Gables Good Government Committee

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Coral Gables

GGG Town Hall

with
Commissioner Richard Lara

Join us at the GGG Town Hall to exchange ideas with Commissioner Lara on referendum election results and issues of concern to the residents of Coral Gables.

Monday, April 27, 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
(Parking is available in the lot in front of the church and on the street on the Columbus Blvd side of the church.)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This event is for Members Only

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

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

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

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