South Florida officials mourn Shirley Gibson, the founding Mayor of Miami Gardens

South Florida officials mourn Shirley Gibson, the founding Mayor of Miami Gardens

Gibson led Florida’s most populous Black-majority city in its early years from 2003 to 2012.

Shirley Gibson, first mayor of Miami Gardens, dies at 79

Shirley Gibson, the first mayor of Miami Gardens, has died at 79.

Shirley Gibson, first mayor of Miami Gardens, has died

The city of Miami Gardens is mourning the loss of a well-known former elected official.Shirley Gibson, the first mayor of Miami Gardens, has died, Local 10 News learned Monday. She was 79 years old.Gibson was a Miami-Dade police officer who later entered politics.She graduated from St. Thomas University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry.She served as Miami Gardens mayor from 2003 to 2012.A cause of death has not ye…

Florida Senator Shevrin Jones Mourns the Passing of Former Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson

Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34, Miami Gardens) released the following statement on the passing of Mayor Shirley Gibson, the first Mayor of Miami Gardens: Mayor Shirley Gibson was a trailblazer as one of the founding leaders of Miami Gardens, the largest Black-majority community in the State of Florida. She worked tirelessly for the people as a dedicated public servant throughout her life, first keeping residents safe as a longtime law enfo…

Miami Gardens mourns the passing of Shirley Gibson

The city of Miami Gardens and the broader Miami-Dade community are mourning the loss of a pioneering leader and dedicated public servant, Mayor Shirley Gibson. Her passing, confirmed by her daughter Tiffany Wimberly-McMillan, marks the end of an era for…

Shirley Gibson Cause Of Death, Former Miami Gardens, Dies At 79, Husband, Family

Shirley Gibson Cause of Death:- Shirley Gibson was the first mayor of the city of Miami Gardens, she played an instrumental role in incorporating the city 20 years ago. Shirley Gibson passed away on 16 October 2023 at the age of 79. Gibson retired police officer, a community organizer, and a radio host. She was [...]