Today, we end Women’s History Month honoring our very own dedicated leader, Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham. Did you know Mayor Cunningham leads the largest female council in Palmetto Bay history? Mayor Cunningham was elected Mayor in November 6, 2018 after serving as Village Councilwoman for Seat 1 from 2014 to 2018. She has led many initiatives to improve our quality of life including, acquiring parcels to expand parks, establishing the IBus Park and Ride, organizing the Annual Kids Town Hall, Saturdays in the Park and After Hours with Karyn, which gives residents a one on one opportunity to have coffee and talk with her openly about any matters of concern. Having been a skilled educator for 18 years and later working for United Teachers of Dade in different capacities, she has always advocated for quality education and care for students. As a teacher she worked very closely with the PTA to bring additional programs and activities to community schools. As Mayor, she spearheaded the Safe Schools Initiative with the intent of increasing the visibility of Police Officers at our schools. Officers often complete their police reports on school property to have a higher profile at the schools for the benefit of our teachers, students and their families. Mayor Cunningham was born and raised in Miami-Dade County and has lived in Palmetto Bay with her family since 1995. She graduated from Palmetto Senior High and then continued her studies at the University of South Florida graduating Cum Laude in 1985 with a certification in Elementary Education and Psychology. Then in 1987, she received her Urban Education Certification from Florida International University. Mayor Cunningham has always been active on the boards of many local not-for-profit organization including past Vice President and current Board Member of The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment and is the Co-Chair of the South Dade Coalition for Chamber South. In addition, she serves on the Advisory Board of Common Threads, The Yaegar Foundation, The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Board, the Palmetto Bay Business Association, and the Green Corridor Pace District. She also currently serves on the Florida League of Cities Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, the Chamber South Board of Directors and is on the board of the Friends of Chapman Field.
Mayor Cunningham, we salute you and thank you for your leadership, dedication, commitment and relentless hard work for our Village and thank you for making us all Palmetto Bay Proud!
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