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Attorney: Darcee S. Siegel 305-948-2939
Manager: Roslyn Weisblum 305-948-2900
Community Development Director: Shari Kamali 305-948-2966
Finance Director: Janette Smith 305-787-6000
Director of Human Resources: Rose Amberson 305-948-2918
Library Director: Susan Sandness 305-948-2970
Chief of Police: Larry Gomer 305-948-2995
Public Services Director: Shari Kamali 305-948-2967
Last Updated on March 2013
 
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