Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reacts to the death of community leader Harvey Ruvin 

On Saturday, December 31, long-time public servant and Miami-Dade’s Clerk of Courts, Harvey Ruvin, passed away at the age of 85. Ruvin was Miami-Dade County’s longest-serving elected official, completing seven consecutive terms as the county’s clerk supervising the Dade County court system. 

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released the following statement:

“Our community was heartbroken to learn of  Harvey Ruvin’s sudden death. For decades, he was a fearless leader and a true public servant, embodying the best of government.

Harvey was one of a kind: caring, visionary and wise. I’m lucky to have also known Harvey as a dear friend. He taught me so much about our environment, about good government, and about leading a life anchored in service. 

A light has been extinguished in our community and beyond. On behalf of Miami-Dade County, Rob and I offer our deepest condolences to his family and the entire Clerk of Courts.”