Why Clerk of Court is MORE Important Than You Think? | Juan Fernandez-Barquin

In this informative episode, we sit down with Juan Fernandez-Barquin to demystify the role of Miami-Dade's Clerk of Courts. Sitting in this position and being a candidate up for reelection, Juan breaks down the essential functions of this often-misunderstood office that touches virtually every resident's life, from jury duty to traffic tickets. The conversation delves into Juan's plans for modernizing court systems, making services more accessible, and preventing fraud in property transactions. He shares insights on practical matters like ticket payments and school bus violations, while also discussing his vision for improving efficiency and transparency in the clerk's office. Whether you're interested in local government operations or simply want to understand how the Clerk of Courts impacts your daily life, this episode offers valuable insights into an important public office. Juan Fernandez-Barquin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanfbarquin_fl/ Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 0:50 About Juan 3:47 What Does Clerk of Courts Do? 5:44 Jury Duty 9:21 New Better Systems 11:03 Hike in Ticket Costs 13:24 He Makes Paying Tickets Easier 15:40 Tickets for Passing the School Bus 21:49 Progress of Juan’s Campaign 23:33 Should Local Races be Partisan? 25:45 What New He Bring to the Table? 29:13 Foreclosures and Tax Certificates 36:40 Preventing Fraud 43:36 Why Vote for Juan?