Rolando Escalona
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 (20)(Business Jobs)
Executive Leadership Appointment
Sets the executive compensation package for the top administrative official.
Temporary Restaurant Incubator Program
Uses CRA property space to generate commercial opportunities with minimal setup costs.
Downtown Development Authority Budget and Services
Maintains local property-based contributions for downtown revitalization.
Allapattah Entertainment District Creation
Generates economic activity and hospitality jobs in the Allapattah neighborhood.
Historic Church Infrastructure Grants
$627,550.85 grant allocated from CRA funds.
Allapattah Community Redevelopment Plan
The CRA is expected to channel redevelopment dollars into affordable housing, infrastructure and services in Allapattah, though no dollar figure was stated.
Downtown signage for Simpro headquarters
Sun Life Organics Commercial Signage Design
MiMo District Commercial Building Restoration
Revitalization of a vacant commercial property into a professional business.
2026 Youth Employment Program Grant
$75,000 from the CRA's non-TIF grants account.
Loan Forgiveness and Affordability Compliance for 16 Corner Property LLC
Forgiveness of remaining debt and sums due on a 2018 acquisition loan.
Freedom Center at Gale Miami Hotel Development
$3.5 million grant.
Wynwood Works Retail Sublease for Wynwood House Cuts
Monthly rental amount not to exceed $8,000.
Certificate-of-use revocation backlog
Deferred businesses remain unable to fully operate until compliance is achieved; no city fiscal figure stated.
Probationary Employee Civil Service Rights
Potential exposure regarding personnel management practices.
Flagler Specialty District Sidewalk Cafes for Alcohol (PZAB 11)
Supports downtown economic recovery and retail leasing along Flagler Street.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Business Grant
$310,000 grant allocated for commercial buildout.
H.E.A.T. Culinary Training Facility Lease
Nominal revenue of $1.00 to the CRA.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Role and Funding
Maintains local property-based contributions for downtown revitalization.
Mergado Automotive Corridor Redevelopment
Generates over $40.5 million in annual payroll and supports local jobs.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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