Commissioner
Melissa
Castro
Proven Leadership. Residents First.
Election Day — November 3rd
Coral Gables Commissioner
Platform
What She Stands For
Independent, Resident-First Leadership
Melissa answers to residents — not political insiders, developers, or special interests. She is never afraid to stand alone when protecting residents requires it.
Responsible Development and Preservation
Growth must respect the character and quality of life that make Coral Gables exceptional. Melissa has consistently opposed excessive height, density, and incompatible development.
Public Safety
Supporting officers, firefighters, and first responders with competitive pay, recruitment, and the resources they need to keep Coral Gables safe.
Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
Every tax dollar must produce real value. Melissa supports transparent budgeting, responsible tax relief, and rigorous oversight of public spending.
A Record Rooted in Results
Transparency and Ethical Government
Public trust requires more than promises. Melissa has pushed for greater transparency, stronger safeguards against special-interest influence, and restrictions on developer contributions while matters are pending before the City Commission. Residents deserve to know who is influencing decisions that affect their neighborhoods and their future.
Supporting Local Businesses
Small businesses are the heart of Coral Gables. Melissa understands firsthand the risks business owners take, the jobs they create, and the personal sacrifices behind every storefront. She has worked to remove unnecessary obstacles, improve permitting, encourage residents to shop locally, and create opportunities for Coral Gables businesses to succeed.
Accessible, Responsive Government
Government should respond when residents ask for help. Through her weekly "Tuesdays with Melissa" office hours, direct constituent assistance, and continued advocacy at City Hall, Melissa has made accessibility a defining part of her service. She does not believe residents should need political connections to have their concerns taken seriously.
The Numbers
A Proven Record on the Issues That Matter
Recognized by the Coral Gables Fraternal Order of Police for her dedication to our officers. Commissioner Castro has consistently fought to fund and support our officers and first responders.
The only Coral Gables elected official to hold dedicated tax & millage rate town halls — bringing residents directly into the budget process and fighting for a responsible, phased plan to reduce the millage rate while protecting essential services.
Fighting overdevelopment and unchecked growth to preserve Coral Gables' Mediterranean character, green spaces, and quality of life.
Leading major transparency and anti-corruption initiatives at City Hall — ensuring residents have a seat at the table and decisions are made in public view.
Not a pledge. Her record — from day one of her first campaign through today.
Ordinances, resolutions, and agenda items across public safety, taxes, overdevelopment, transparency, and civility — every item on the record, available for every resident to review.
Community
What Residents & Community Leaders Are Saying
Commissioner Melissa Castro, thank you for meeting with my wife and me. It was refreshing to see an elected representative in Coral Gables express real concern for the challenge we were facing.
Radames
Coral Gables Resident
Thank you to Commissioner Castro for listening to the residents. We are very grateful for your efforts on our behalf.
Lynn Guarch-Pardo
Coral Gables Resident for More Than 36 Years
Commissioner Castro has been extraordinarily dedicated to resident requests and to representing our views at City Hall.
Lisa DeTournay
Coral Gables Resident and Parking Advisory Board Member
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