DEVELOPING STORY: A group of community activists in Doral have asked Florida Gov. Rick Scott to intervene in the city’s mess.
The Doral Community Coalition wrote a letter to Scott last week asking him to appoint a special prosecutor to look into the 
allegations about possible public corruption and conflicts of interest that have arisen in recent weeks, as the war between Mayor Luigi Boria and City Manager Joe Carollo continued.
It’s been quiet for a few days, but residents are still uneasy with allegations that the mayor may be involved in a shady land deal on a property that was once owned by his children and sold to one of the customers of his computer business, possibly with monies Boria lent the Venezuelan businessman to begin with. And, to add salt in the wound, Carollo alleges that the businessman, Juan Carlos Tovar, has ties to the Venezuelan government and is among the questionable characters — including what the manager called narco-Chavistas — that the mayor wants to bring to do business with the city.
Among other things. Carollo also stated something about possible campaign finance violations involving Boria’s headquarters’ rent during last year’s race, trying to control the information provided to the media and conspiring with Tovar to file a false police report.
“Recent events reported in the press suggest that good governance is not only at risk, but may have already been lost in Doral and environs,” writes the non-profit organization founded in 2010 to try to continue the Doral vision during its boom.
“Only an arm of the government can collect the facts and determine if there is any wrongdoing or fraudulent activity. For that reason, We are writing to request that you appoint a Special Prosecutor to look into these matters. We believe the scope of the investigation should be centered on Doral, but also should include surrounding areas of the West Dade portion of Miami -Dade
County,” said the letter, which to Ladra may as well be sent from Heaven.
Dated Oct. 24, copies were sent to the US Attorney, Southern District of Florida, the FBI’s public corruption unit in Miami, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Miami-Dade Public Corruption Bureau (which I don’t think really exists anymore), the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, the Miami-Dade Police Director and Doral Police Chief.
Hallellujah. And good luck to ya. Let me know if it works. I know some people who might want to give that a whirl in Hialeah.
“We believe this matter is urgent because of the serious allegations of wrongdoings that have been made public in recent Council meetings and in press reports in the local media,” it adds, including eight links (including yours truly, and honored) and the videos from the entertaining October council meetings.
We ask for your prompt appointment of a Special Prosecutor to work with all relevant agencies including but not limited to: US Attorney, Southern District of Florida; FBI, Miami Division; Miami-Dade Public Corruption Bureau; Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics 8f, Public Trust; Miami-Dade Director of Police and City of Doral Chief of Police,” it politely requests again.
“Once the citizens of Doral know the truth, We will support whatever actions are needed to restore good governance to the City of Doral.”
Ladra tried reaching out to the good people of the Coalition. I left telephone messages for Coalition President Jesse Jones and Executive Director Daniel Buigas and will keep trying. I emailed Christian Mazzola, who is also in the principals of the non-profit, as well as Norberto Spangaro and Alberto Ruiz, according to Florida records.
But according to the website the organization, founded in 2010, found a new mission — what it calls Doral’s institutional crisis — earlier this month. This was posted Oct. 7:
“As a community based organization committed to the continuing growth and success of the City of Doral, it is not our objective to become involved with the political issues and aspirations that are part of government. Nevertheless, advocating for good governance is an intrinsic component of our mission.
Due to recent events at the City Council level, we find ourselves obligated to voice our concerns addressing the institutional crisis fast approaching our City.
The events within the last days and weeks at the City of Doral appear to be focused on personal agendas and not the global responsibility of managing our beautiful City.
The continued loss or change of key personnel at the top level of our government induces paralysis, fear, inefficiency and tremendous financial drain to our City.
We urge our elected officials serving our City of Doral, to refocus on the responsibility of elected office and employ their abilities and acumen to return a professional and transparent environment to our City. Residents, business concerns, suppliers, providers as well as the excellent staff that dedicates itself to improving our City on a daily basis, not only requires it, but deserves nothing less.
Jesse Jones
President
Doral Community Coalition
Ladra left a message on Mayor Boria’s cellphone and will bring you more details as we sniff out the story.
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