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Former Mayor Don Slesnick.
Outstanding!
The fact that mayor Lago is even an option is insane to everyone- the city beautiful
👍👍👍👍
From this group, Ms. Castro. But I like the suggestion of Mr. Slesnick returning as mayor. I wouldn’t vote for Lago in a student council election.
Hahaha best comment ! Especially student council
I would support Rhonda Anderson for the next mayor of Coral Gables when it’s time
Kerdyk with his longtime family and business connection. Nobody beats that!!
I wouldn’t vote for Lago to clean up trash bins.
He’s a snake and a crook! Get rid of him!
Kerdyk is a successful businessman. That is what Coral Gables needs–a City run like a business.
I didn’t vote for Castro last time just because of her last name but now she has proven herself. The only vote on the commission for the people. Lago is done.
Make Coral Gables Great Again! Bill Kerdyk a second generation Gables family always putting Gables first.
Bill Kerdyk will be the best for Coral Gables.
Bill Kerdyk would be a great choice but doubt he would do it. Castro is proving herself and growing into the position, she could very well be ready when it’s time. Lago is done!
Never ever if you paid me a million dollars would I vote for Lago, who is the worst Mayor in our history. A horrible autocratic person. Anderson is a mini-Lago who supports her own agenda, not what the residents want. Bill Kerdyk is amazing. Castro has proven herself against a nasty Mayor who has been vindictive and vicious towards her. This City needs to be cleaned up with no Inglesias as City Manager too. We are overbuiit with too much congestion and traffic. And no, all these building residents have not saved the shopping area. There are still a steady stream of closures, so you sold us a rotten egg.
Bill Kerdyk. A name you can trust!!
Coral Gables deserves leadership that puts the city first, not special interests. TAKE LAGO OUT AND I’D VOTE MELISSA
I would vote for Mrs. Castro because she shows up, does the work, and consistently puts residents first. She asks hard questions, demands transparency, and isn’t afraid to stand alone when something isn’t right for the CG. Lago is a woman hater, pro development, and only cares about making a corrupt buck. Kerdyk is also a good option but he is part of the establishment. Let’s think smart.
Bill Kerdyk. We need to restore decency, politeness, business acumen, respectfulness, honesty, morality, a sense of history, and intelligence to City Hall.
Mr. Kerdyk without doubt!
Can’t see myself voting for rat face Lago or that wig wearing Bill… Melissa Castro all the way!!!!
That is not very kind, Holmes. I can think of a million reasons for calling you names! But won’t.
Precious Lago is that you?
This Poll is trash
Bill Kerdyk and his father had a history of making decisions based on the needs / and considering the impact, on existing residents first.
Bill Kerdyk is the person who would bring back respect and credibility to city hall. Lago is a bust!
Throw the bums out! Kerdyk!
One thing is certain for me — I would NOT vote for a lawyer or anyone related to construction or developers! We need a mayor who governs FOR the residents and wants to keep The City Beautiful beautiful, not for self-interest and financial gain.
Nancy Morgan
I would vote for Bill Kerdyk!