With regards to selecting the subsequent mayor of Coral Gables, Coral Gables Information sees no higher candidate than the incumbent, Vince Lago.
Difficult him on this election are Commissioner Kirk Menendez, a former assistant Miami metropolis legal professional with expertise in public relations and actual property, and Michael A. Abbott, an accountant and logistics entrepreneur.
By many measures, Commissioner Menendez is definitely competent sufficient on the dais, and Mr. Abbott, whereas formidable, stays largely untested. However neither comes near matching the power, dedication, and confirmed effectiveness that Mayor Lago has demonstrated all through his years of service. His management stands aside—outlined by prudence, motion, and outcomes.
To be clear, we don’t agree with him on all the pieces. Nevertheless, for these causes and extra, we proudly endorse Vince Lago for re-election as mayor—and encourage the voters of The Metropolis Stunning to do the identical.
A Confirmed Chief with a Report of Outcomes
Earlier than being elected mayor in April 2021, Lago served as a metropolis commissioner for eight years, together with two as vice mayor from 2019 to 2021. As mayor, he has constantly delivered on his guarantees, demonstrating a dedication to fiscal accountability, public security, good development, and transparency. Underneath his management, Coral Gables has lowered crime to historic lows, expanded inexperienced areas whereas resisting reckless overdevelopment, and maintained town’s desirability—with out elevating taxes.
He has fought to protect Coral Gables’ historic allure whereas guaranteeing accountable, resident- targeted growth—not growth pushed by particular pursuits.
Protecting Coral Gables Protected and Thriving
Mayor Lago understands that public security is the muse of an ideal metropolis. In his first time period, he added 15 new law enforcement officials and 15 new firefighters, invested greater than $100 million in public security, and helped Coral Gables obtain its lowest crime fee in historical past.
Defending Inexperienced Areas, Managing Development Responsibly
Mayor Lago has been a champion for preserving town’s magnificence and livability. He efficiently secured 5 new downtown parks—for gratis to taxpayers—dedicated to including 5 extra in his subsequent time period, and pushed again towards reckless overdevelopment to maintain Coral Gables inexperienced and vibrant.
A Champion for Transparency and Accountability
Transparency builds belief, and Mayor Lago has made authorities accountability a precedence. His management has pushed elevated voter participation via efforts like transferring elections to November—saving taxpayers $200,000 per election—and higher fiscal accountability by
proposing referendums on key metropolis points like fee wage will increase and the creation of an inspector normal’s workplace.
A Imaginative and prescient for the Future
Mayor Lago isn’t simply operating on previous accomplishments—he has a transparent imaginative and prescient for Coral Gables’ subsequent century. His priorities embrace increasing public security investments to maintain crime at historic lows, rising extra inexperienced areas whereas defending town’s character, guaranteeing accountable, resident-first growth that respects Coral Gables’ historical past, and advancing sustainable infrastructure and innovation for long-term financial development.
The Clear Alternative for Coral Gables’ Future
Vince Lago is the chief Coral Gables wants because it strikes into its subsequent century. His confirmed document, dedication to transparency, and forward-thinking imaginative and prescient set him aside.
On this decisive election, Mayor Lago invitations voters to maneuver ahead collectively—and Coral Gables Information proudly stands with him. On Election Day, April 8, re-elect Vince Lago as mayor of Coral Gables.
