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Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III

Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III is a progressive and visionary leader who believes there is no singular path to success. Born and raised in the City of Miami Gardens, he remains committed to pouring into the community that helped groom him into the public figure he is today. Chairman Gilbert is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Upon graduating, he enrolled in law school at St. Thomas University School of Law. He later transferred to the University of Miami School of Law where he held a senate position with the Student Bar Association and was a National Board Member of the Black Law Student Association among other accolades. Upon successfully earning his Juris Doctorate with honors, Chairman Gilbert knew his calling was public service.
About Chairman Oliver Gilbert, III
Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III

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News & Events

Chairman Gilbert furthers XerciseDaily initiative with inaugural "The Chairman's Health Walk" to Bayfront Park on May 25

Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III will host his inaugural “The Chairman’s Health Walk” that will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 25 at Stephen P. Clark Government Center, 111 NW 1st St., Miami, FL 33128, and arrive at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132.

Chairman Gilbert's second installment of Web 3.0 seminar set for June 1

Chairman Gilbert’s second installment of the Web 3.0 seminar series is taking place from 6-8:30 p.m. on June 1 at Florida Memorial University, Lehman Memorial University, 15800 NW 42nd Ave., Miami Gardens, FL 33054. This installment will focus on “Investing in Our Communities.” This event is free and open to the community.

Chairman Gilbert names Commission committees and chairs

Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, has assigned new Miami-Dade County Commission committees and named the commissioners who will serve as chair and vice chair. Among the eight total committees, five will be led by women commissioners for the first time – a new direction for the 2023 board and an accomplishment ahead of the 50-year commemoration of the U.S. Congress designation of Women’s Equality Day. 

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