Gables Good Government Committee – If you live or work in Coral Gables, or simply care about the future of this great city, you should be part of GGG.

February 17, 2026March 11, 2026

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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February 17, 2026March 11, 2026

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

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

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”

January 12, 2026March 11, 2026

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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October 21, 2025October 29, 2025

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:

September 16, 2025January 24, 2026

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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June 19, 2025January 26, 2026

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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May 14, 2025June 17, 2025

Award Event Honoring Dorothy Thomson, Former Mayor of Coral Gables

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

An Award Event Honoring
Dorothy Thomson
Former Mayor of Coral Gables

with the
Excellence in Public Service Award

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Program

Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

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March 25, 2025March 26, 2025

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.

March 12, 2025March 15, 2025

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

March 3, 2025March 15, 2025

GGG Election Event
March 3, 2025

Gables Good Government Committee

Members-Only Candidates Meetings

Group I Candidates:
Michael Abbott
Mayor Vince Lago
Commissioner Kirk Menendez

Monday, March 3, 2025
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Registration / Refreshments
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Program: Meetings with Each Candidate
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Coral Gables Congregational Church
Fellowship Hall, 3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables
(Parking is available in front of church and street.)

A MEMBERS-ONLY event.
Please register in advance for this event.
Send your name, phone # and email to:
gablesgoodgov@gmail.com