Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago rakes in campaign funds, much from developers

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago rakes in campaign funds, much from developers

In the race for Coral Gables mayor, the campaign financing is super lopsided. Incumbent Mayor Vince Lago has out-fundraised Commissioner Kirk Menendez, who has challenged him — more than 16 to 1. After coming in with a negative total in his December report, Lago’s campaign finance reports show he has raised $263,825 just since January, with $108,750 […]

Miami paid $150K for one long Joe Carollo commercial on New Year’s Eve

Miami paid $150K for one long Joe Carollo commercial on New Year’s Eve

Miami was reeling Wednesday after the Miami Herald’s Tess Riski reported the whistleblower lawsuit against Miami Commmissioner Joe Carollo filed by two former employees of the Bayfront Park Management Trust of using public funds for his personal gain. Among the details released was a $150,000 payment to America TeVé to broadcast the city’s million-dollar New […]

Miami tree removal ordinance changes unnecessary and tainted by lobbyists

Miami tree removal ordinance changes unnecessary and tainted by lobbyists

The controversial and massive changes to Miami’s tree ordinance — which regulates the removal and pruning of trees — are seemingly unnecessary and, worse, directed by the development industry, which taints the legislation. Everyone knows that Commissioner Miguel Gabela, the dope they roped to sponsor this, is going to defer the vote at Thursday’s commission […]

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