Mayra Joli, who came in fifth two months ago in the Coral Gables City Commission election, wants to throw her hat in the ring again.
Only it’s a different ring.
Joli has presented paperwork to run for city of Miami mayor. It will be interesting to see how she proves that she’s been a city of Miami resident for at least a year, since she just ran in the City Beautiful as a resident of Jeronimo Drive.
“That’s for me to know and for your to find out,” Joli told Ladra when she asked how she was going to pull this off. She said she owned more than one property, and that’s true. According to the county’s property records — and the financial disclosure she filed when she ran in the Gables — she also owns condos in King’s Creek in Kendall and in Fountainbleu Park.
Not in Miami.
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“They’re going to have to bring out that card once I become a threat to Suarez,” Joli said, referring to Mayor Francis Suarez, who is bankrolling his re-election campaign with crypto currency and venture capital money.
“They want to turn Miami into the next Bill Gates,” she actually said. “If Francis Suarez thinks that’s good for Miami, Miami will vote fo him.
“My domicile and where I spend the majority of my days is the least of his problems,” she added. And that’s true. Baby X is vulnerable. Especially if former Mayor Tomas Regalado makes good on his subtle threats and runs.
There are two other candidates in the wings who have opened accounts with the intent of running for mayor. But neither holds weight against Suarez — or Joli, for that matter.
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And if you think about it, well, residency hasn’t really been a deal-breaker for city of Miami candidates. Everybody knows Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo “moved” from his Coconut Grove mansion to that tiny apartment to run in District 3. And nobody believes that Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla lives in that riverside apartment in District 1 — with his brother, his brother’s wife and his brother’s son.
So why should Joli be treated any differently?
In fact, wouldn’t this be a brilliant way to bring attention to this trend?
Joli knows how to get attention. She is the famous nodding lady from the Trump town hall in Miami, caught on camera agreeing too vigorously with everything the former president said. She is even a Saturday Night Live skit. And she nearly sucked the air out of the Coral Gables race, saying out loud what everyone else is thinking and belting out karaoke at early voting.
But it didn’t translate into votes. Joli only got a little more than 7 percent of the vote, coming in fifth of six candidates. This is after she threatened to run for Congress. Maybe that’s why she doesn’t mind being the clown here now — because she knows she won’t be taken seriously.
“I have to wear men’s shoes and men’s pants and that’s what makes me look serious,” she said, sarcasm dripping from the phone. “In order to run and be taken seriously, I have to wear my skirt under my knees and ask people for money and then I can pretend to be serious.”
No, probably not even then.
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Im so tired of the S**t show in government these days, maybe it’s high time we give someone else a chance. She can’t do any worse than what we have. But then maybe I shouldn’t say that! Im pretty sure many who voted for a senile puppet said that same thing!!
ABF ,
I should have added that Mayor Francis Suarez is just another self serving disaster so agree with you .
Joli reminds me of someone looking for a ” Reality show ” rather then a serious candidate .
I agree with Sophia’s post and the choices as of now are horrible .
Again you are correct about Suarez .
City of Miami Strong Mayor:
Sec. 4. – Form of government; nomination and election. Sub-part temporarily removed; it Stated if more than 25% of the electorate votes in favor of the strong Mayor form of government said votes can be “rolled” over till next general election; therefore only needing another 25% plus one vote to achieve the majority vote for a strong mayor form of government. In other words, if Mayor Francis Suarez is reelected he will in effect be a strong Mayor with full executive powers that he campaigned for during the strong Mayor’ race. This section has been removed to conceal the Mayor’s true intentions. Listen, don’t take my word for it call City Hall, ask the city employees, ask the media, this is happening. The residents of Miami need to know if they will be tricked into voting for a strong Mayor form of government. This issue should be looked at in more detail given the reality that the City of Miami has historically made questions on ballots Nebulous.
ABF ,
So a law degree and / or money means you are fit to hold office ?
” Francis Suarez attended Belen Jesuit, between 6th and 8th grade an all-boys preparatory school. After that, he joined Immaculata-LaSalle High School, where he graduated in 1996. He went on to graduate in the top 10% of his class from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Following college, Francis Suarez chose to attend the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, receiving his J.D. degree in 2004.”
Ladra, why do you keep referring to douche-bag Francis Suarez as baby X. It sounds like a term of endearment. There is nothing special about Francis, he is simple the son a of former Mayor. That’s the only reason he was able to raise money from lobbyist and developers. Let me demystify it for you that money is used on mailing 20 pieces of BS to a bunch of old people to vote for him on election day. Meanwhile your average opponent sends 3 mailers because they can’t raise money from special interest. There are no debates in City of Miami politics, no substance, it’s all superficial bullshit. This guy is a big FAKE that will fall apart if there was ever a real situation that required him to lead. By the way what was the first case of Covid 19 in Miami? any body knows, yep that’s right this idiot Francis meet with the Brazilian delegation. By the way Ladra, what ever the fuck you call yourself you say Mayra is a joke? Mayra is a fucking Lawyer she has achieved a level of success that you will never attain dude. Wake up dude she’s a lawyer making money.
She’s clearly a lunatic. (Apologies to actual loons and ticks for the unflattering comparison.) Par for the course, considering that she’s in the cult.
Sarcasm may be dripping from the phone from Joli; but jealously sure is dripping from Ladra. tsk tsk
She is simply a joke. Miami deserves better than recycled, narcissistic, self-interested individuals whose only personal worth is being ‘elected officials’ – take a look at the current commission… one, two folks working for the residents. The rest line their pockets indirectly with back room deals. Hasta cuando?
The law says candidates and elected officials must live in their cities or districts. WTF Joe Carrollo and Alex the Smoker live outside their districts. Why doesn’t Rundol investigate?
Jack Thompson you are absolutely wrong here. The former President stood for law and order. YOUR current President stands for defunding the police. Mayra Joli is testing the waters and boundaries of our esteem State Attorney Kathy Fernandez-Rundle who has done nothing to enforce the laws regarding this matter involving Joe Carollo and Alex De La Portillo. She better not come after Joli for this or else it will be quite clear that she is a racist. Hhhmmmm is this what the Democrats do when something does not go as planned.
Just saying the Truth!
It’s about time someone of some weight calls out JOE CAGOLLO & ALEXITO DLP for amongst their eccentricism
them living OUT OF THE BOUNDERIES that election laws demand, & is considered a CRIMINAL OFFENSE! 👊🏻
Dear Joli: Alexander Hamilton couldn’t be President because he was born in Jamaica.
If you want to be a Mayor, you have to be a resident of that one city. It’s called obeying the law. We understand you love the most lawless former President ever, but this is ridiculous.
Take a look at her comments on police enforcement and #BLM in the Gables Insider and the only conclusion is that she’s racist AF.
We need her in Coral Gables.
She seems super serious.
She’s a woman of color, a hispanic and an immigrant too.
However since she is a Trump supporter, Ladra won’t bark for her?
Pero porque?
Not very tolerant of you.
Is Alex DLP and/or Joe Carollo being investigated for NOT living in their districts? Isn’t that a criminal offense?
Maybe she’s not so crazy. Too crazy for the Gables? Oh yes, but it all depends in the district she picks. Some districts historically like overdressed clowns.
Have you seen Frederica Wilson lately?? She did a whole over-the-top homage to Carmen Miranda for a TV hit this week complete with giant plumage. She has been the perennial all hat and no cattle candidate for as long as anybody can remember yet the media still pretends she’s relevant.