Tag: Coral Gables election 2026
Coral Gables candidates split on Mobility Hub, development and City Hall
With the countdown running toward the City of Coral Gables’ first-ever general election in November at little over a month away, the Coral Gables Gazette sent a series of questions…
Experience tops development in Gazette reader poll on Nov. 3 municipal races
Candidate experience and qualifications led a Coral Gables Gazette reader poll on what matters most in the city’s Nov. 3 elections, with about one in three respondents naming it the…
UM deal, $40 million City Hall contract and final budget await commissioners Tuesday
Coral Gables commissioners face one of their busiest days of the year Tuesday, with two meetings and decisions spanning development, taxes and some of the city’s largest capital projects. At…
Lago defends his record as Holmes, Cancio make case for change
The three candidates for Coral Gables mayor offered sharply different visions for the city at a candidates forum Wednesday night, with incumbent Mayor Vince Lago highlighting his more than a…
Lago-linked PAC raises another $36,000 in five days, refunds Crystal Residences consultant
Coral Gables First, the political committee tied to Mayor Vince Lago, reported $36,000 in contributions from real estate developers, builders and contractors over five business days spanning late August and…
Castro disputes ethics allegations as January case resurfaces during campaign season
A seven-month-old probable-cause finding in the state ethics case against Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro is back in public debate after new reporting this week disclosed details of the investigation…
Coral Gables weighs up to $40 million in City Hall bonds Tuesday
Coral Gables commissioners will consider borrowing up to $40 million for work on historic City Hall on Tuesday, while also revisiting restrictions on major work at the War Memorial Youth…
Nine Perez-linked real estate LLCs donate to Lago-linked PAC on same day
Nine limited liability companies linked through a Coral Gables real estate network involving developer Alberto J. Perez made contributions to Coral Gables First on the same day in August, adding…
