MEET
WHITNEY PADOTE
I’m a lifelong North Miami Beach resident, civil engineer, and community leader running for City Commission to lower costs, improve city services, and deliver real results for our neighborhoods. I currently serve as Chair of the Redevelopment Advisory Board and previously served as Chair of the Public Utilities Commission, where I worked to strengthen infrastructure, improve accountability, and enhance services for residents. With years of experience managing public projects and bringing people together, I’m running because North Miami Beach deserves bold leadership focused on residents, results, and the future of our community.
ROOTED HERE. COMMITTED HERE.
Over the last 12 years, I’ve helped deliver projects that improve parks, neighborhoods, infrastructure, and public spaces across South Florida. Through my work in government and community development, I’ve focused on creating projects that improve quality of life and bring people together.
One morning while running across the Key Biscayne Bridge, I watched families enjoy safe, connected public spaces and asked myself: “Why can’t North Miami Beach have this too?” That moment helped shape my vision for the future of our city and inspired my support for projects like the Snake Creek Trail enhancement initiative with CRA.
MEET WHITNEY
MY EXPERIENCE. YOUR ADVANTAGE.
BUILT 3 PARKS
Directed and provided leadership in the planning and delivery of major community improvement projects, including Breezeswept Park, the North Miami Library Tot Lot, and the Cagni Park recreation complex, enhancing public spaces and neighborhood quality of life across the community.
EDUCATION
Holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a Civil Engineering degree from Florida International University.
Professional organization
Leadership Miami, American Society of Civil Engineers, Black Professional Network, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce participant, and facilitator focused on community impact.
BOARDS LEADERSHIP
Whitney currently serves as Chair of the Redevelopment Advisory Board and has served on the North Miami Beach 100-Year Centennial Task Force, Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Board, and the 2020 Census Task Force working to support economic growth, safer neighborhoods, and stronger community engagement.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Whitney previously served as Chair of the Public Utilities Commission, where he focused on infrastructure improvements, accountability, and strengthening city services for residents. Since 2015, he has worked in utilities and infrastructure, bringing hands-on experience improving essential systems that communities rely on every day.
$50 MILLION MANAGED
Successfully managed nearly $50 million in taxpayer-funded capital projects focused on infrastructure, parks, transportation, and community development.
THE VALUES THAT GUIDE ME
PEOPLE FIRST
Residents should always come before politics.
INTEGRITY
Honest leadership and accountability every step of the way.
RESULTS
Focused on solutions that improve everyday life.
UNITY
Building a stronger North Miami Beach together.
LET’S BUILD A BETTER NMB — TOGETHER.
Join the movement for lower costs, better services, and real results.
Whitney’s Report Card
See the articles, interviews, videos, and community engagements that highlight Whitney Padote’s leadership and results across the community.
Community Leadership
Read how Whitney discuss future projects focused on improving neighborhoods and public transportation.
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Watch Whitney In Action
Watch Whitney speak about infrastructure, leadership, and delivering real results for residents.
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Serving Our Neighbors
See how Whitney helped bring community together by delivering the turkeys to families unable to pick them up.
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