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Alex Penelas (Alexander Penelas) was born on 18 December, 1961 in Miami, Florida, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Alex Penelas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
| Popular As |
Alexander Penelas |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
18 December 1961 |
| Birthday |
18 December |
| Birthplace |
Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Alex Penelas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Alex Penelas height not available right now. We will update Alex Penelas's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Alex Penelas's Wife?
His wife is Lilliam
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lilliam |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Alex Penelas Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alex Penelas worth at the age of 62 years old? Alex Penelas’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Alex Penelas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Alexander Penelas (born December 18, 1961) is an American attorney who is the former mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
This was the first open Senate seat since 1980, it was being vacated by longtime incumbent and Dade County native Bob Graham.
Penelas, an American of Cuban descent, attended St. Thomas University and graduated in 1981 with a degree in political science.
In 1985, he received his J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and was inducted into the university's Iron Arrow Honor Society.
Penelas and his wife, Lilliam, have two adult sons, William and Christopher, and a younger daughter, Alexandra.
Alex Penelas served on the city council of Hialeah, Florida from 1987 to 1990.
In 1990, he was elected to serve as a county commissioner in Dade County.
Penelas ran in 1996 for Mayor of Dade County, renamed Miami-Dade County in 1997.
Penelas advanced to the runoff for Mayor against fellow Commissoner Arthur Teele.
Penelas scored 37% to Teele's 25% with former mayor of Miami Maurice Ferre and Xavier Suarez in third and fourth.
In the run-off Penelas soundly beat Teele with 60.56% to Teele's 39.44%.
Penelas ran for reelection in 2000 and beat Miami Dade Commissioner Miguel Diaz de la Portilla with 51.6% to Diaz de la Portilla's 20.9%.
Because Penelas reached the 50% threshold, a runoff was not needed.
As mayor, he vocally opposed the repatriation of Elián González in 2000, but was not successful in stopping the repatriation.
His campaign was made more difficult when Al Gore called him "the single most treacherous and dishonest person I dealt with during the 2000 presidential election campaign anywhere in America."
In 2004, Penelas was term-limited as mayor and ran for 2004 United States Senate election in Florida.
In April 2019, Penelas announced his campaign for re-election to the office of Miami-Dade County Mayor, a position he previously occupied for eight years.
