Tag: Mayor Vince Lago
ANALYSIS: Power realigned as Coral Gables mayor moves quickly with agenda
The first meeting of Coral Gables’ newly reconfigured City Commission, held May 6, offered more than a glimpse into the city’s near-term legislative priorities. It provided a clear answer to…
EDITORIAL: City Manager’s recent dizzying revolving door must stop
The resignation of City Manager Alberto Parjus after just four months on the job brings Coral Gables to a crossroads. When Deputy City Manager José “Joe” Gómez steps into the…
Commission raises repealed, November elections proposal advances
In its first meeting since the April election, the newly configured Coral Gables City Commission—absent Commissioner Melissa Castro, who was undergoing undisclosed surgery—swiftly advanced a series of ordinances and resolutions…
Coral Gables city manager resigns after four months
City Manager Alberto Parjus announced his resignation at the end of the rare Coral Gables City Commission special meeting on May 6, marking the fourth departure from the city’s top…
EDITORIAL: No warm-up for Commissioner Lara
Richard Lara was bound to remember his first meeting as a Coral Gables city commissioner regardless. But this one on Tuesday, May 6 is a rare special commission meeting—only the…
Let’s repeal our raises…or we should work for $1, says Mayor Lago
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago wants city commissioners — including himself — to take hefty pay cuts or work for just $1 a year, and he’s called a special commission…
EDITORIAL: Commission truce over in just 24 hours?
Well that apparently did not last long. Are contention and confrontation just how things are going to be with the Coral Gables City Commission? Just 24 hours after the new…
New Coral Gables City Commission sworn in
The new Coral Gables City Commission was sworn in during an induction ceremony held at the Police and Fire Headquarters’ Community Meeting Room on April 25. Before a crowd of…
Commissioner: Mayor accosted me at event; police investigating
Coral Gables Commissioner Melissa Castro has accused Mayor Vince Lago of verbally attacking and bullying her during the El Carnaval de Barranquilla festival on April 26. The altercation, which took…
In their own words – Transcripts of Induction speeches
The following are transcripts of the speeches the five members of the Coral Gables City Commission gave at the Induction Ceremony April 25 in chronological order. Commissioner Richard Lara Good…
