Local reverend to run for Miami City Commission seat

MIAMI (WSVN) -- Reverend Richard Dunn is preparing to run for a recently vacated City of Miami commission seat.

Dunn is expected to officially announce his candidacy to represent District 5 in the Miami City Commission.

He's expected to run against suspended Miami Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones in a special election to be held in January.

Spence-Jones was suspended after she was arrested for allegedly diverting Miami-Dade County grant money to a family business.

Her lawyer appeared in court on her behalf Thursday and entered a plea of not guilty.

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