Summary
Monique Pardo Pope, the daughter of a serial killer executed in 2012, is running for a Miami Beach City Commission seat. Pardo Pope addressed her father's criminal past and is in a runoff election against Monica Matteo-Salinas. The election is set for December 9.
Key Facts
- Monique Pardo Pope’s father, Manuel Pardo, was executed for killing nine people.
- She is running for the Miami Beach City Commission against Monica Matteo-Salinas.
- Pardo Pope received 20% of votes in a six-way general election.
- Her father was found guilty of using victims' credit cards and killing them in 1986.
- Pardo Pope has spoken about her father's actions affecting her life but emphasized her own record.
- The Florida Bar has a grievance notice involving Pardo Pope with a response deadline of December 10.
- The runoff election will take place on December 9.
