Florida has a slightly higher percentage of women in local government compared to the national average, a new report from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University shows.
- The data includes officers of cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000, such as city council members, commissioners and mayors.
By the numbers: Nearly 34% of municipal officers in the state are women, compared to the nation’s average of 32%.
- Florida ranks 18th overall (33.6%), just behind Utah (34.3%).
- Colorado leads the nation (46.1%).
Zoom in: Five of 13 Miami-Dade County commissioners are women, including Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
- Three of five city of Miami Beach commissioners are women, while just one of five city of Miami commissioners is.
