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
