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Comment: You can't have direct links / URLs in the text, for living people they must be cited inline, see above. More generally, it is unlikely that there is notability, since local electoral coverage is generally regard as routine, not establishing notability. The subject would therefore need to demonstrate the WP:GOLDENRULE due to their activities before the election cycle. Being mayor of North Miami does not bring them into scope of WP:NPOLITICIAN. ChrysGalley (talk) 11:29, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Alix Desulme (talk) 17:53, 19 May 2026 (UTC)
Alix Desulme is a Haitian American politician and educator who serves as mayor of North Miami, Florida.[1] He previously represented District 4 on the North Miami City Council and served as the city's elected clerk.[2]
Background and education
[edit]Desulme was born in Haiti.[3] He earned a Doctor of Education degree from the University of New England in 2019.[4]
Political career
[edit]City council and vice mayor
[edit]Desulme was elected to the North Miami City Council in 2015 after serving as city clerk.[2] He later served as vice mayor.[2]
In 2016, Desulme supported a proposal to establish a Chinatown along NW 7th Avenue. The council designated the area the Chinatown Cultural Arts and Innovation District.[5] He sought to attract Chinese investment to the area and welcomed a delegation of businesspeople from Shanghai.[6] Some residents and business owners questioned the proposed location and raised concerns about displacement.[5] Others welcomed the prospect of investment.[5] Desulme argued that the city could establish a Chinatown through legislation without a large existing Chinese population.[5]
In 2019, Desulme proposed a city food pantry. The council approved the proposal in June.[7] The NoMi Food Market opened at the Sunkist Grove Community Center in October through a partnership between the city, Feeding South Florida and the Florida Blue Foundation.[7]
Mayor of North Miami
[edit]The North Miami City Council appointed Desulme mayor on December 13, 2022, following the resignation of Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime.[2][8]
In September 2023, the council passed a resolution to rename the Chinatown district the NW 7th Avenue Cultural Arts and Innovation District and replace its Asian-themed design guidelines. Councilman Pierre Frantz Charles sponsored the resolution.[9]
Desulme won a full term as mayor in the December 2024 runoff election.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Meet the Mayor". City of North Miami.
- 1 2 3 4 Biscayne Times Staff Report (2022-12-14). "Alix Desulme appointed North Miami mayor with next election postponed 18 months". Biscayne Times.
- ↑ Bojnansky, Erik (January 2017). "Chasing Magic Dragons" (PDF). Biscayne Times. p. 34.
- ↑ Desulme, Alix (2019). "Policies And Procedures Perceived By School Leaders To Reduce Truancy In A Public Charter School". DUNE: DigitalUNE. University of New England.
- 1 2 3 4 Bojnansky, Erik (January 2017). "Chasing Magic Dragons" (PDF). Biscayne Times. pp. 26, 32–40.
- ↑ Associated Press (2016-08-25). "Proposed North Miami Chinatown miles from Asian community". The Journal Record.
- 1 2 Pierre, Daniella (2019-10-30). "Food pantry opens in North Miami" (PDF). The Miami Times. pp. 7D–8D.
- 1 2 The Miami Times Staff (2024-12-04). "Alix Desulme secures full-term win in North Miami mayoral race". WLRN.
- ↑ "North Miami City Council Passes Resolution to Transform Cultural Arts and Innovation District". City of North Miami. 2023-09-18.
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