Guyanese-American Christine King Reappointed Chairwoman of Miami City Commission

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins on Monday announced the reappointment of Christine King, a Guyanese-American and the City of Miami commissioner for District Five, as chairwoman of the Miami City Commission, reaffirming what the mayor described as the commission’s commitment to stable leadership, effective governance and continued progress on issues affecting residents.

The announcement, made on December 22, 2025, confirms that King will continue in the leadership role with immediate effect. Born in Guyana and raised in Miami from the age of five, King made history in 2021 as the first Guyanese-American elected to the Miami City Commission and later became the first woman to serve as its chair.

“Commissioner King has demonstrated consistent, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to serving the people of Miami,” Higgins said. “I look forward to working with Chairwoman King to deliver results for residents across our city.”

King, who was recently re-elected as the District Five commissioner, said she welcomed the renewed confidence in her leadership.

“Being re-elected as District Five Commissioner is an honor, and now, reappointed as Chairwoman, I am humbled by Mayor Higgins’ confidence in my stewardship and look forward to serving with her,” said City of Miami Chairwoman and District Five Commissioner Christine King.

As chairwoman of the Miami City Commission, King serves as the presiding officer, overseeing commission meetings, maintaining order during proceedings and helping guide the legislative process. Her responsibilities also include assisting with setting agendas, representing the commission at official functions and facilitating collaboration among commissioners, the mayor’s office and city administration, while retaining full voting authority as the District Five representative.

King brings nearly two decades of public service experience to the role. A trained attorney, she earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University and previously served as Chief of Constituent Services for a Miami-Dade County commissioner. She also held senior roles within the county’s Community Action Agency and later served as President and CEO of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, where she led initiatives focused on economic empowerment and community development.

The City of Miami said the reappointment and all associated responsibilities take effect immediately.