HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit AEMILIO T. GONZALEZ, PH. D.
CITY MANAGER
January 16, 2020
The Honorable Francis Suarez
Mayor, City of Miami
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Dear May uarez: 6
Through this letter I hereby tender my resignation as the City Manager of the City of Miami.
It has been my high honor to serve you and the residents of this city for the past two years. Our
administration has demonstrated time and again management stability, fiscal stewardship, and
outstanding accomplishments.
The results speak for themselves. Our bond ratings have been upgraded to the highest in city history, we
have billions in investments and growth, our crime rate is down to historic lows, our millage rate is the
lowest in recent memory, our reserves are solid, and our current operating budget is lower than last
year's. By any measure we have been a successful administration. I could not be prouder of the men and
women who've worked so hard to make this happen. Our city employees are first rate and it has been
my pleasure to lead them.
In spite of all this and quite sadly, this city has entered a new era. Our city commission meetings have
devolved into a circus. Policy discussions have given way to the politics of personal destruction. As the
city manager and more importantly a resident, I think it is best for our city if I remove myself from this
spectacle.
I leave this position with my reputation unscathed. I will put my lifelong record of achievement - from
military service to the White House to City Hall - up for review any day. Those who know me know that I
am a man of honor, integrity, exceptional character, and will continue to be so. Equally important, they
know who and what my detractors are.
I will meet with you very soon to discuss the terms and timing of my departure and remain willing to assist
you in ensuring a smooth transition to new management. Additionally, please know that I will remain
engaged in supporting your work to keep Miami the global brand it has become and bettering the lives of
the residents we serve.