Proven Leadership We Can Trust
Michael Gongora was born in Miami-Dade County and has been a resident of Miami Beach since 1992. Gongora is an attorney certified in condominium and planned development law by the Florida Bar, where he works to help condominium residents live in harmony with one another. Gongora was first elected as a Miami Beach City Commissioner in 2006, then elected again two more times in 2009 and 2017.
Gongora has served in numerous civic, charitable, business, and legal communities throughout Miami-Dade County. He has worked closely with community organizations such as the Little Lighthouse Foundation and Equality Florida. In 2007, Gongora created and chaired the City of Miami Beach’s Sustainability Committee to identify and promote policies with the city aimed at achieving a sustainable environment, minimize negative impacts, and maximize benefits to the environment. In 2021, Commissioner Gongora sponsored a Fertilizer Ordinance to help protect Miami Beach waterways and keep them clean.
Gongora cares deeply about Miami Beach and is a long-term community activist, having chaired the Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches (ECOMB) and Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce.
Now, Michael Gongora is ready to bring his experience and passion and serve as the next Mayor of Miami Beach.
Background & Recognition
City of Miami Beach Commissioner, 2006-2007, 2009-2013 and 2017-2021
Member of the Florida Bar, 06/95
University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994
University of Miami, Bachelors in Arts, 1991
Attended Florida Christian
President of the Miami Beach Bar Association, 2007, 2015 and 2023
Best Politician in Miami-Dade County, South Florida Gay News, 2020
President Obama Hispanic Heritage Month White House Reception, 2015
Business Leader Magazine South Florida Movers & Shakers, 2009
City of Miami Beach Key Recipient, 2007 and 2003
Wire Magazine Person of the Year in 2006
Platform
Public Safety
Keeping Miami Beach safe for residents is Gongora’s top priority.
Advocated for an enhanced policing plan.
Implemented more police visibility and a budget increase to hire additional police officers.
Supported installation of video cameras.
Supported Real-Time Crime Center to use technology to keep our city safe.
Will ensure that criminals are held accountable for their bad actions.
Will eliminate the “anything goes” situation in Miami Beach.
Will demand accountability for public safety in Miami Beach.
Quality of Life Issues
Will advocate for a better quality of life.
Will advocate to reduce traffic by focusing on our streets and roadways and traffic light calibration.
Will promote cleaner streets and sidewalks. Having a dirty city is unacceptable.
Balance and maintain the historic preservation in Miami Beach.
Allow responsible development to move forward so long as it does not increase traffic.
Oppose out of scale buildings which further strain our infrastructure.
Promote arts and culture as Miami Beach’s brand.
Sustainability & Resiliency
Maintain the city’s Stormwater Master Plan which provides pumps to keep our city dry.
Advance the city infrastructure program forward responsibly and without placing private properties at risk.
Improve the city’s infrastructure below our streets to bring them into the modern age.
Endorsements
Elected Officials
City of Miami Beach Officials
Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Commissioner Group 1
Laura Dominguez, Commissioner Group 2
Alex J. Fernandez, Commissioner Group 3
County
Pedro J. Garcia, Miami-Dade Property Appraiser
School Board
Lucia Baez-Geller, Miami-Dade School Board Member, District 3
Organizations / Individual Leaders
Fraternal Order of Police
The Victory Fund
Norman Braman, Community Leader & Philanthropist
Miami Beach Democratic Club
Miami’s Community Newspaper
Equality Florida Action PAC
Former Mayor Matti Bower, City of Miami Beach
Former Mayor Norman Ciment, City of Miami Beach
Former Commissioner Saul Gross, City of Miami Beach
Former Commissioner Jose Smith, City of Miami Beach
C.W.A.
Miami Realtor’s Association
RUNOFF ELECTION:
November 21st
Early Voting:
November 17th, 18th, or 19th
Donate
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Michael Gongora Campaign
5838 Collins Avenue #3A
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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