Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside the County's Department of Cultural Affairs, will host a portrait unveiling ceremony to honor the contributions of former County Manager Merrett R. Stierheim. Scheduled for Saturday at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, the event singles out Stierheim's influential role in Miami-Dade's transformation over the years. The portrait, crafted by artist Kristen Thiele, is a testament to the legacy left by a figure both celebrated and influential, as per Miami-Dade County's official website.
The affair is set to convene at the government center's lobby at 11 a.m., where Stierheim's family, friends, and former colleagues will gather to witness the reveal. It is an initiative led by the cultural sector of the county's governance to not only acknowledge but to solidify the mark Stierheim carved out during his tenure. Stierheim is credited with playing an integral role in majorly shaping the county's administrative and economic landscape, as detailed by the county's official release.
The official announcement states that Miami-Dade's cultural community, including its volunteer advisory boards, the Art in Public Places Trust, and the Cultural Affairs Council, will unite to honor one of their own.
