April 2026 Referendum Mail-In Vote
March 26, 2026

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

GGG Forum on Coral Gables
April 2026 Referendum Mail-In Vote

Join this GGG Forum for an open discussion on the Referendum items to be voted on in the April 21, 2026, Mail-In Ballot election.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share their views and learn details about the proposed eight Referendum items.

See Referendum list below.

Discussion Leader
Don Slesnick
Chair, Coral Gables Charter Review Committees

Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Refreshments
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Forum Discussion

Coral Gables Congregational Church
Fellowship Hall
3010 De Soto Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134

(Parking is available in the lot in front of the church and on the Columbus Blvd side of the church.)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
PUBLIC EVENT / NO FEE

Register by March 25, 2026:
Fill in form below
or email gablesgoodgov@gmail.com
or Call GGG President Susi Davis at (305) 582-5827

Proposed Referendum Items (linked)

1. Amending the Charter to change the City’s election date to coincide with national elections
2. Amending the Charter to prohibit further changes to the election date via ordinance
3. Allowing commissioners or officials to remove board members prior to the expiration of their term
4. Requiring a decennial review of the City Charter
5. Authorizing a contracted inspector general as needed for the City of Coral Gables
6. Requiring a vote of the electors prior to changing the compensation of City elected officials
7. An Amendment eliminating the runoff election in City commission and mayoral races
8. Fund Reserve Policy and expenditure of General Fund Reserves

Voting Information

Coral Gables Referendum Vote – April 21, 2026

This is a special mail ballot. All registered voters will automatically be sent mail-in ballots. Please note: This referendum will be conducted entirely by mail-in ballot. (You will not receive future mail-in ballots unless you sign up for Vote-by-Mail.)

Final day to register to vote is March 23, 2026.
Information: Florida Online Voter Registration System

Ballots must be received by the Election Office no later than 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Voters may return ballots by mail or drop them off at the Elections Office: Office of the Supervisor of Elections, 2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172

    Yes I am attending the event March 26, 2026 Referendum Mail-In Vote

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    Transportation and Mobility
    Feb 17, 2026

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

    Transportation and Mobility:
    Getting Around in Coral Gables

    Traffic Calming; City-Provided Transportation; Waterway Amenities & Accessibility; Bicycle & Pedestrian Infrastructure

    Speakers:

    Matt Anderson
    Assistant Director, Mobility & Sustainability, Coral Gables

    Joe Gomez
    Deputy City Manager, Coral Gables

    Jessica Keller
    Transportation/Mobility Expert

    John Swain
    Coral Gables Waterways Advisory Board, Former Member

    Debbie Swain
    Moderator

    Thursday, February 17, 2026
    5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Refreshments
    6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Program/Q & A

    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall
    3010 De Soto Blvd
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    (Parking is available in the lot in front of the church and on the Columbus Blvd side of the church.)

    *This event is for Members Only

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    Transportation and Mobility
    Getting Around in Coral Gables
    Feb 17, 2026

    Traffic Calming; City-Provided Transportation; Waterway Amenities & Accessibility; Bicycle & Pedestrian Infrastructure

    Transportation Event photo February 17, 2026
    L to R: Speakers John Swain and Jessica Keller; Moderator Debbie Swain; Speakers Joe Gomez and Matt Anderson

    Speakers’ Presentations:

    Matt Anderson
    Assistant Director, Mobility & Sustainability, Coral Gables
    “Coral Gables Sustainable Transportation”

    Joe Gomez
    Deputy City Manager, Coral Gables
    “Traffic Calming”

    Jessica Keller
    Transportation/Mobility Expert
    “Coming of Age in Coral Gables”

    John Swain
    Coral Gables Waterways Advisory Board, Former Member
    “Coral Gables Waterway Improvements”

    GGG Town Hall with Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
    Jan 12, 2026

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

    GGG Town Hall

    with
    Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson

    Come to the GGG Town Hall to exchange ideas with Vice Mayor Anderson on issues of concern to the residents of Coral Gables.

    Monday, January 12, 2026
    5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
    5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Refreshments
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Program/Q & A

    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall
    3010 De Soto Blvd
    Coral Gables, FL 33134

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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    GGG Town Hall with Commissioner Melissa Castro
    Oct 21, 2025

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

    GGG Town Hall

    with
    Commissioner Melissa Castro

    Come to the GGG Town Hall to exchange ideas with Commissioner Castro on issues of concern to the residents of Coral Gables.

    Tuesday, October 21, 2025
    5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Refreshments
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Program/Q & A

    Coral Gables Congregational Church
    Fellowship Hall
    3010 De Soto Blvd
    Coral Gables, FL 33134

    (Parking is available in the lot in front of the church.)

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED
    This event is for Members Only

    Register by October 20, 2025:
    Fill in form below
    or email gablesgoodgov@gmail.com
    or Call GGG President Susi Davis at (305) 582-5827

    Click below to Join GGG or Renew Membership:

    RTZ and Live Local Program
    Sept 16, 2025

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

    The Impact of the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) and the Live Local Act on Development in Coral Gables

    Panelists:
    Rhonda Anderson
    Vice Mayor of the City of Coral Gables

    Jennifer Garcia
    Assistant Director, Planning and Zoning, Development Services, City of Coral Gables

    Ed Santamaria
    Director, Building Department, City of Miami

    Venny Torre
    President, Torre Companies

    Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration and Reception
    6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Panel Program and Q & A

    Coral Gables Museum
    285 Aragon Avenue
    Coral Gables, FL 33134

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    Register by September 15, 2025:
    Fill in form below
    or email gablesgoodgov@gmail.com
    or Call GGG President Susi Davis at (305) 582-5827

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    Commissioners Meet and Greet
    June 19, 2025

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

    Meet and Greet Reception with Recently-Elected Coral Gables Commission Members
    Mayor Vince Lago
    Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson
    Commissioner Richard Lara

    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception
    6:30 p.m. – Welcome to Commission Members and Guests

    The Palace at Coral Gables
    1 Andalusia Avenue
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    (Free Valet Parking at The Palace;
    Parking Garage Across the Street; Street Parking)

    *This event is for Members Only

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 18, 2025:
    Fill in form below
    or email gablesgoodgov@gmail.com
    or Call GGG President Susi Davis at (305) 582-5827

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    GGG Commission Candidates Questionnaire Responses

    Gables Good Government Committee

    CORAL GABLES ELECTION QUESTIONNAIRE
    Responses from Commission Candidates

    To GGG Members and Friends:

    The Coral Gables Commission candidates have provided answers to a questionnaire sent to them by the GGG Board and Advisory Council. All responses are published as written by each candidate:

    We thank all the commission candidates for their time and for giving their views to Coral Gables voters on many of the issues that are important to our community. Remember to Vote!

    Coral Gables Election Date
    VOTE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8th!

    Vote-by-Mail Ballot
    Register by 5 p.m., March 27, 2025
    votemiamidade.gov/votebymail
    (305) 499-8444

    Vote Early
    April 5 and April 6; Coral Gables Branch Library,
    7 a.m.-7 p.m.; 3443 Segovia St., Coral Gables

    Vote on Election Day
    7 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025
    Vote at your assigned precinct.

    GGG Candidates Forum
    March 12, 2025

    Gables Good Government Committee
    This program is open to the public.

    Candidates Forum
    with
    All Coral Gables Commission Candidates

    Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

    5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Reception with All Candidates
    5:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Presentation by Each Candidate by Group

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    Coral Gables Museum
    285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables

    ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
    Send your name(s), phone # and email to:
    gablesgoodgov@gmail.com