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)(Parks Rec)
Ludlam Trail Funding & Regional Connectivity
$5 million from surplus reserves, repaid over five years from district funds.
Miami Marine Stadium Basin Mooring Field Proposal
About $1.2 million in Florida Inland Navigation District grant funding is attached to the 195-anchor plan, with the city covering the rest plus staffing and operations.
City-Wide Greenway Public Benefits Program and Miami Loop
$8 million in Ludlam Trail funding secured so far, plus a developer-funded Greenway Trust Fund for trail design and construction.
Shenandoah Neighborhood Park Creation
Acquisition cost not to exceed $695,000 funded by District 4 capital project funds.
Bayfront Park Public Art Monument
Each additional shortlisted artist gets a $1,000 honorarium to develop a proposal.
Silver Bluff Dog Park Public Art Commission
Up to $20,000 from the Public Art Fund, including District 4 monies on top of the project's $7,590 allocation.
Plaza Azúcar Pocket Park Art Selection
Project budget of $73,000.
Ultra Music Festival Agreement
Significant economic activity and tourism revenue for local businesses.
Parks staffing and deferred maintenance
More than $3 million allocated for park HVAC replacement in the proposed budget.
School-park joint use agreement
No cost to the city.
Margaret Pace Park Phase 1 Improvements
$10,000,000 allocated from bond proceeds.
Jose Marti Park adaptive redesign
Allapattah Soccer Community Field Project
$500,000 from the District 1 Miami For Everyone program.
Miller and Nancy Dawkins Mural at Charles Hadley Park
The artwork is donated, so there is no cost to the city beyond installation coordination.
Community Space Activation at 50 NW 14th St
Offset by fees, rent, and cost recovery amounts collected from activations.
Vizcaya-adjacent (VIRIC) Park public art funds
About $79,000 total, with roughly $55,000 available for art.
Omni & Edgewater Run Club & Relief Drive
Null
Kennedy Park public art after finalist withdrawal
Roughly $20,000 budget for the artwork at the new restroom pavilion.
Allapattah Soccer Pitch Activation
Allocates up to $500,000 for design and construction of the Allapattah soccer facility.
$350,000 critical repairs grant for Touching Miami with Love
Up to $350,000 from the CRA's Other Grants and Aids account.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Escalona was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.