Commissioner Sally A. Heyman was first elected to the District 4 seat of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in September 2002 after serving in the Florida House of Representatives for eight years. Prior to being elected to the Florida Legislature in 1994, Commissioner Heyman served as an elected Council Member for the City of North Miami Beach for seven years, and worked for the City of Miami and North Miami Beach Police Departments.

Commissioner Heyman has an education and professional background in criminal justice and law enforcement that includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida, a Master of Science degree from Nova University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami. In addition to being a member of the Florida Bar, she holds state and national certification in crime prevention.

She is a Crime and Loss Prevention Specialist and Attorney, and has her own consulting firm specializing in premises liability and criminal victimization, and is a Adjunct Professor.

As a Legislator, Commissioner Heyman displayed untiring energy in supporting human issues legislation, especially in the areas of funding social services; the protection and care of women, children and vulnerable adults; public education funding; protecting personal freedoms; and promoting responsible gun laws. She is still active in supporting and writing legislation in these issues.

Since her election to the Miami-Dade Commission, Sally prioritized bringing county government closer to the people and direct outreach to the District's 13 municipalities; championed passage of Bonds and subsequently prioritizing the District projects in the first bond series; and work with regional, state and national government for Miami-Dade County legislative needs, authority and appropriations. She continues to work on responsible growth management, workforce housing initiatives, transportation alternatives, public safety and animal services.

Commissioner Heyman was raised in South Florida and attended Dade County public schools. She has been and remains active in charitable, women's issues, political and community organizations and activities. The Commissioner is currently a member of South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC); Board Member Florida Association of Counties (FAC); FAC Vice Chair Large Urban Counties (LUC); Board Member National Association of Counties (NACo); NACo Steering Committee for Large Urban Counties Caucus (LUCC); NACo Public Safety and Justice Committee; NACo Vice-Chair - Emergency Management and Domestic Security Committee; member National Homeland Security Consortium.