Tag: city commission
Coral Gables set to finalize $313.6 million budget, millage
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission will hold its second and final budget hearing on Thursday, September 25, when it is expected to adopt the city’s…
EDITORIAL: Address reveals what’s important to the mayor — and what’s not
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board Mayor Vince Lago’s fifth State of the City address was meant to project continuity, confidence, and civic pride. And in many ways, it…
Coral Gables advances $313.6 million budget, keeps tax rate flat for 12th year
By Coral Gables Gazette staff The Coral Gables City Commission voted 4–1 on September 12 to tentatively approve a $313.6 million budget for fiscal year 2026, keeping the city’s millage…
EDITORIAL: Is Coral Gables drifting toward a ‘strong mayor’?
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board Coral Gables has long benefited from its collegial, manager-driven form of government. The five-member commission — of which the mayor serves as chair…
In unprecedented move, Commission blocks Menendez Planning Board nomination after heated debate
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Fireworks went off at Wednesday’s Coral Gables Commission meeting as Mayor Vince Lago and former Commissioner Kirk Menendez renewed animosities during a tense debate over…
Mayor retreats on Israeli flag plan after commissioner, residents push back
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago retreated Wednesday from a proposal to raise the Israeli flag over City Hall on Oct. 7, following objections from Commissioner…
Current Mobility Hub design backed as height, land questions persist
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables leaders on Wednesday rallied behind the city’s proposed Mobility Hub, saying the light, open structure meets modern parking needs and positions downtown for…
EDITORIAL: Coral Gables must learn to do more with less
By the Coral Gables Gazette editorial board Coral Gables enters its new budget season with a $308.2 million spending plan that keeps the city’s tax rate unchanged for the 11th…
Commissioner Castro floats four-year tax cut plan at Town Hall
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Commissioner Melissa Castro used her town hall Monday evening to preview a modest property tax cut plan she intends to bring before the Coral Gables…
In $308 million budget, Coral Gables faces tension over taxes and debt
By Coral Gables Gazette staff Coral Gables will open its budget season Friday with a $308.2 million plan that keeps property taxes steady but draws heavily on reserves, setting up…
