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Rolando Escalona
Commissioner District 32025-12-17–2029-12 (sworn in December 17, 2025 at noon per WSVN and Political Cortadito; month-level end: December 2029, four-year term with the November 2029 general election per the City Commission resolution on IQM2 File ID 18763; charter text not read)
About
Rolando Escalona's campaign focused on bringing a fresh approach to the Miami Commission by ending political drama, fighting for all constituents, and restoring community pride specifically in Little Havana. His platform successfully resonated with voters to upend a local political dynasty and secure the District 3 seat.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyRolando Escalona vowed to fight for everyone and eliminate city hall drama.
- developmentRolando Escalona aims to bring back Little Havana pride.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 27:52
- Avg per meeting
- 2:32
- Segments
- 464
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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Escalona was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved5-0Oct 8, 2026
RE.2 — FY 2025-26 budget amendments
approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 24, 2026
Adoption of Final Operating Budget
approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 24, 2026
Adoption of Miami DDA Final Budget
approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 24, 2026
Adoption of Bayfront Park Management Trust Budget and Master Plan
approved6-0-1Sep 21, 2026
FY 2026-2027 Budget Recommendations
approved5-0Sep 10, 2026
Meeting Minutes and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
approved4-0Sep 10, 2026
Adopt FY 2026-2027 CRA Budget (CRA-R-26-0041)
approved5-0Sep 10, 2026
Approval of DDA Tentative Budget
approvedAbstained5-0Sep 10, 2026
Adoption of City Tentative Operating Budget
approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 9, 2026
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL AMENDED BUDGET OF THE LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT “D,” IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND, NINE…
approved5-0Jul 9, 2026
Resolution VKBPT-R-26-0003 — FY2026-27 operating budget of $2,840,000
approved5-0Jul 6, 2026
Approval of CRC June 1st Regular Minutes and June 18th Budget Workshop Minutes
deniedJul 6, 2026
Motion to consider late-submitted budget items
approved4-1Jul 6, 2026
FY 2026-2027 Budget Recommendations
Voting record (4)(Budget)
4 yes0 no
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Voted yesSep 24, 2026
Adoption of Final Operating Budget
Voted yesSep 24, 2026
Adoption of Miami DDA Final Budget
Voted yesSep 24, 2026
Adoption of Bayfront Park Management Trust Budget and Master Plan
Voted yesJul 9, 2026