NBC6’s Julia Bagg reports from the ceremony.
Juan Fernandez-Barquin took the oath of office Friday morning to become Miami-Dade County’s new clerk of the court and comptroller.
Fernandez-Barquin was first named clerk of the courts by Gov. Ron DeSantis. He later won the November election in a new expanded role of both clerk and comptroller, so he will now be responsible for public records and also county taxpayer money.
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WATCH HEREThe county rolled out the welcome mat for Fernandez-Barquin with prayers and childhood stories during the ceremony in downtown Miami. He took the oath of office from his mother.
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"I have nothing but great words to say about Juan Barquin. He is already a great clerk, he's gonna continue to do great work," U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez said.
Fernandez-Barquin serves the fourth largest judicial circuit in the United States.
"I'm just incredibly appreciative of the county residents for supporting me, for voting for me, for electing me, for their vote of confidence in me, and I just wanna do the best I can for them," he said.
