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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)

  • transparency
    Rolando Escalona vowed to fight for everyone and eliminate city hall drama.
  • development
    Rolando Escalona aims to bring back Little Havana pride.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2029.

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)(General)

Decisions during term (10)

Recorded while Escalona was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Sep 10, 2026

Department of General Services Administration RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-177 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CITY CODE”), APPROVING THE CITY…

approvedVoted yes3-1Jul 23, 2026

General Obligation Bonds Oversight Committee Referendum

approved5-0Jul 23, 2026

ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE I/SECTION 62-2.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED “PLANNING AND ZONING/IN GENERAL/INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES,” BY…

approved5-0Jul 23, 2026

ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS / IN GENERAL,” MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 54-1 OF THE CITY…

approved5-0Jul 23, 2026

ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED “PARKS AND RECREATION/IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 38-43, TITLED “NAMING OF SHENANDOAH DOG PARK” TO…

approved5-0Jun 11, 2026

City Commission ORDINANCE Second Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION/IN GENERAL," BY AMENDING SECTION 38-18,…

tabledMay 28, 2026

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY, IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO REMOVE ALL ENTITIES UNLAWFULLY OCCUPYING OR ENCROACHING UPON THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") RIGHT-OF-WAY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 971…

approved5-0May 28, 2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED “PARKS AND RECREATION/IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 38-42, TITLED “NAMING OF SILVER BLUFF DOG PARK” TO…

approved5-0May 28, 2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' AND SANITATION EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.

approved5-0May 28, 2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“MIAMI 21 CODE”), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED “GENERAL TO ZONES,” SECTION 3.3.1, TO…