Why Coral Gables Is Florida's Best-Run City

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago is back — and this time he’s laying out everything he’s accomplished and what’s on the line for November 3rd. From getting FPNL to pay for a $275 million power line undergrounding project at zero cost to taxpayers, to securing six acres of $150 million property from the University of Miami for the biggest park in the city’s history, his record speaks for itself.

He also walks us through crime being at a 20-plus year low, the pension fund going from 52% to nearly 80% funded, the upcoming $12 million Ponce Park renovation, the new 700-space mobility hub starting in January, and the $40 million City Hall restoration. Plus why he’s voting yes on Amendment 3, his endorsement of Nestor Menendez for commission, the failed $100K recall attempt against him, and why he believes mental health and working out are essential for men. Plus his new top 3 restaurants.

Visit votevinceLago.com. Vote November 3rd.

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0:00 Intro
1:54 A Day in Coral Gables?
2:22 Cleanliness, Safety, and Beauty of Coral Gables
3:41 Bi-Annual Townhall and Open Door Fridays
4:30 Why He Got Into Public Service Despite the Negatives that Come with It
6:18 Hourly Motels
7:18 Anti-Critical Race Theory Letter
7:44 Fighting Up-zoning of Miracle Mile
8:51 Getting Hated Online
10:47 Why People Don’t Want to Run for Office
12:58 Being Mentored by Maurice Ferre
14:20 Politicians Getting Antagonized
15:58 Taking Back the Commission and Making Changes
19:56 Melissa Castro
22:01 New Green Space from University of Miami and Protecting the Parks
24:59 Moving the Urban Development Boundary Line
26:33 Questions on the Ballot
28:58 New Projects
32:57 Why the Commission Has Been So Chaotic
36:08 Important Issues on the Upcoming Elections
36:57 Property Tax Reduction Reform - Amendment 3
40:48 What Happens If People Vote No on Amendment 3
44:25 Florida CFO Auditing Cities’ Financials
45:29 Ballots Are Out
46:17 Accomplishing His Goals and Leaving a Legacy
48:42 Joining FIU’S Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom
50:30 Top 3 Restaurants
53:06 Mental Health
54:35 Top 3 Restaurants Continued
56:07 Go Out and Vote
57:13 Outro