Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham Endorses Joe Perkins for Circuit Judge!

We are excited and honored to announce that Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham has endorsed Joe Perkins for Circuit Judge! Mayor Cunningham was elected as Palmetto Bay's Mayor on November 6, 2018. A native of Miami-Dade County and a graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High, Mayor Cunningham graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Florida in 1985 and holds certification in Elementary Education and Psychology. She received her Urban Education Certification from Florida International University in 1987.    

Mayor Cunningham is an accomplished teacher, community activist, and advocate for education. She began her career teaching first grade and has been with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for 18 years. During her time as a classroom teacher, she worked closely with the PTA to bring additional programming and activities to our school community. In 2004, she took her career outside the classroom by serving with United Teachers of Dade. At UTD she served in many capacities during her fourteen years. She specialized in review of public policy, community engagement, communications, and membership support.

Mayor Cunningham served as Village of Palmetto Bay Councilwoman for Seat 1 from 2014-2018. She and her family have lived in the Village of Palmetto Bay since 1995. She has one daughter, Megan. 

We are excited and honored to have Mayor Cunningham’s endorsement and support!