Category: Past Community Activities

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Ethical Leadership in Government and Public Service
May 20, 2026

Gables Good Government Committee
in Partnership with the
Institute for Ethical Leadership,
St. Thomas University

Opening/Closing Remarks:
Don Slesnick
Advisory Council Chair, Institute for Ethical Leadership, St. Thomas University;
Former Mayor of Coral Gables

Panelists:
Keith Puls
Assistant Professor of Law, College of Law, St. Thomas University

Ignacio Vazquez
Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust

Moderator:
Jaime Franco
Director & Faculty, Institute for Ethical Leadership, St. Thomas University

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration/Refreshments
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Program/Q & A Session

Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

PUBLIC EVENT / NO FEE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Register by May 19, 2026:
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:

Click here for GGG Membership
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June 2021: Coral Gables Community Foundation Event

Looking for something fun to do on two wheels this month? Check out a few of Bike Walk Coral Gables’ upcoming June events!

On Saturday, June 12th, join the Coral Gables Community Foundation for their 12th Annual Tour of Kitchens, presented by Ray Corral & Mosaicist. The outdoor edition of the annual experience will feature a self-guided tour of The City Beautiful’s most stunning pools, patios, and home outdoor kitchens. Want to take the tour on your bike? Bike Walk Coral Gables has you covered with a guided Tour on Two Wheels. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here: Tour of Kitchens: Tickets & Info

Looking for more ways to experience Coral Gables by bike? Join Bike Walk Coral Gables for their “What’s New at the U?” bike tour on Sunday, June 20th. Ride your bike on a guided tour of the University of Miami campus to see all the new changes happening at the home of the Canes. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here: BWCG Monthly Tour: Tickets & Info

 

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April 27, 2021: Coral Gables Run-Off Election

The Run-off Election for Coral Gables Commission, group 2 and 3, is on Tuesday, April 27th. Be sure to mark your calendar!

Group 2 Candidates:

Rhonda Anderson
Rhonda Anderson
Jose Valdes-Fauli

 

 

 

 

 

Group 3 Candidates

Javier Baños
Kirk Menendez

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you requested a Vote-by-Mail Ballot, track your status here: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser151187731708822

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Coral Gables Neighbors Association’s Zoom Runoff Debate

The Coral Gables Neighbors Association is hosting a Zoom Debate for the Coral Gables Runoff Election on Wednesday, April 21st, starting at 7:00 PM. The debate will be moderated by former U.S. Attorney Leon Kellner and is hosted in partnership with Gables Good Government, the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, the Ponce Neighbors Association, and Urban Core Community Coalition, Inc.

Judge Thomas W. Snook, President of GGG, will be representing the Committee and will ask the candidates questions during each session. For more information or to register, click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whfqQiIxSc2IrXwhnIjg9A

Commission Seat 2: 7:00 PM          Commission Seat 3: 8:00 PM         

Rhonda Anderson                               Javier Baños

Jose Valdes-Fauli                               Kirk Menendez

 

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Candidates Forum: Are You Ready to Cast Your Vote?

CANDIDATES FORUM: Hear from the candidates for City Commission and Mayor. Hear their thoughts on the critical issues impacting Coral Gables, and BE INFORMED before you head to the polls in April.

WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 AT 6 PM EST – 9 PM EST
Event by The Coral Gables Chamber Of Commerce and League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County

Tickets: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n1dAh36EQVaCGaMPbEXiIg

Info on this event is at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/721345422085157/

 

Candidates Forum: Are You Ready to Cast Your Vote?

CANDIDATES FORUM:
HEAR FROM THE CANDIDATES FOR CITY COMMISSION & MAYOR, HEAR THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE CRITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING CORAL GABLES & BE INFORMED BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE POLLSLive Feed: Zoom Meetings
6 PM – 9 PMRecorded Live: Thursday, March 11, 2021Broadcast: Friday, March 12, 2021In person attendance is by invitation only and limited to the candidates, their guests, Chamber leadership, UM hosts and City officials.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES TO:
Events@CoralGablesChamber.orgModerated By: Dr. Gregory Koger
Professor & Chair, Dept. of Political Science | University of Miami-

COMMISSION GROUP II

Rhonda Anne Anderson
Tania Cruz-Gimenez
Alexander Luis Haq
Mayra Joli
Claudia Miro
Jose Valdes-Fauli

COMMISSION GROUP III

Javier Baños
Alex Bucelo
Kirk Menendez
Phillip ‘PJ’ Mitchell-

MAYORAL CANDIDATES –

Jackson Rip Holmes
Patricia Ann Keon
Vince Lago

Presented By: Sora Global Risk Advisors & University of MiamiIn Partnership With: Gables Good Government | League of Women Voters See Less