James Reyes is honored to serve as the City Manager of the City of Miami. As City Manager, James is the city’s chief administrative officer, overseeing daily operations, more than 5,000 employees, and a $1.8 billion budget to implement policies set forth by the Mayor and the City Commission. Prior to becoming City Manager, James served as Chief of Public Safety for his hometown of Miami-Dade County. As Chief of Public Safety, James oversaw Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Emergency Management, the Medical Examiner's Office, Animal Services Department, Community Services, and the Miami-Dade Police Department before its transition to a Sheriff's Office. While doing so, he provided strategic oversight across critical public safety and community-focused operations, enhancing coordination, efficiency, and service delivery countywide. In addition, City Manager Reyes previously held senior leadership positions with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, culminating in the role he held for four years as Colonel and Executive Director of the Department of Administration. In that capacity, he oversaw a broad portfolio including budgeting, finance, procurement, facilities, fleet management, and strategic planning for an agency with a $1.2 billion budget and more than 5,600 employees.
Recognized for his results-driven leadership and expertise in organizational transformation, Mr. Reyes has led large-scale initiatives focused on improving efficiency, strengthening accountability, and modernizing public sector operations. His work emphasizes data-driven decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and building high-performing teams.
Mr. Reyes holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, magna cum laude, from Barry University, and has received numerous honors for excellence in public service, leadership, and financial management.
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