It's official, we have a new Vice Mayor—Michael Callahan! Once Miami-Dade County Elections Department certified the November 3, 2020 Elections results last Friday, our Town Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Callahan shortly after (on Saturday, 11/14/2020).

With over 62% of the 20,109 votes that were cast for this seat, Callahan held a large lead over candidates Sean Salazar (26%) and David Zoll (11%). Callahan served as Cutler Bay's Council Member in Seat 2 from 2016 until assuming his new role as Vice Mayor. His predecessor, Sue Ellen Loyzelle, held the Seat of Vice Mayor from 2016 until Callahan was officially sworn in.

We thank Sue Ellen Loyzelle for her contributions in her 10 years of service in the Town Council, and we congratulate Vice Mayor Callahan on being elected as Vice Mayor and for his continued service to our community!

During last month's Town Council Meeting, our Town Council honored residents Bethany and Hannah Keime with a proclamation for their help in raising awareness about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) through their organization, HeartCharged. HCM is the number one killer of student athletes, and sudden cardiac arrest is often a complication from this condition.

Through their organization, HeartCharged, Bethany and Hannah are raising awareness on this deadly heart condition, helping save lives, and providing support to diagnosed patients to not feel alone in their struggles. They have dedicated countless hours of service to the community, and lead an exemplary life, overcoming the limitations this condition poses and inspiring others to do the same.

Thank you for your service to our community, ladies!