Florida elects more women to local office than most other states
Nearly 34% of municipal officers in the state are women, compared to the nation's average of 32%. Florida has a slightly higher percentage of women in local government compared to the national average, according to a report from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. The data includes officers of cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000, such as city council members, commissioners and mayors. Nearly 34% of municipal officers in Florida are women, compared to 32% in the nation's average of 32%. Florida ranks 18th overall (33.6%), just behind Utah (34.3%). Five of 13 Miami-Dade County commissioners are women. Three of five city of Miami Beach commissioners are female, while only one of five Miami commissioners is.
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Florida has a slightly higher percentage of women in local government compared to the national average, a new report from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University shows.
• The data includes officers of cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000, such as city council members, commissioners and mayors.
By the numbers: Nearly 34% of municipal officers in the state are women, compared to the nation's average of 32%.
• Florida ranks 18th overall (33.6%), just behind Utah (34.3%).
Zoom in: Five of 13 Miami-Dade County commissioners are women, including Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
• Three of five city of Miami Beach commissioners are women, while just one of five city of Miami commissioners is.