A former MTV executive is running for Miami Beach mayor. Can he beat political insiders? (Miami Herald)

Bill Roedy, a former executive at MTV, is running for mayor of Miami Beach, hoping to shake up the race as a political outsider challenging a pair of former elected officials. Roedy, who spearheaded MTV’s global expansion as CEO of MTV Networks International, filed paperwork at the city clerk’s office Thursday morning for the November election. The mayor’s seat will be open as Mayor Dan Gelber is term-limited. It won’t be an easy road for Roedy. His opponents include Michael Gongora, a former city commissioner, and Michael Grieco, an ex-city commissioner and state representative. Steven Meiner, a current city commissioner, is also considering a mayoral run. In an interview, Roedy said he believes his leadership experience would help him succeed. “I truly know how to lead and build consensus and drive change,” he said. “I’m a political newcomer, but I think that’s an advantage because I think I can bring a fresh perspective.”