Three more local elected officials are backing Miami Beach Republican Rep. Fabián Basabe’s re-election effort, including one leader who was previously at odds with the lawmaker.

Vice Mayor Tina Paul and Commissioner Ruben Coto of Surfside confirmed in letters this month that they’re supporting Basabe’s bid to win a third term representing House District 106 next year.

So is North Bay Village Commissioner Richard Chervony , who said that while he endorsed one of Basabe’s opponents in a prior election cycle, he’s squarely behind the incumbent this time around after seeing him work.

In fact, all three officials lauded Basabe’s dedication to his job.

Paul, a Democrat, said that in her many years of public service, she has rarely seen an elected leader who is “consistently present,

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