Remarks by Rafael Pineyro
205 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 9
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“Thank you, Mayor. I just want to take the opportunity to thank the city attorney and the administration because since we started this conversation back in 2024, I know has been an ongoing effort from the administration and the city attorney in making this happen and Congratulations, because it's a big step. I mean, it's a big step when I remember we used to hear comments from current and former elected officials saying that that was going to be impossible, legally speaking. And I do remember one of my comments was, you know, nothing is impossible if we have the willingness to make it happen.…”
City Council · May 13, 2026
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“No. Well, first of all, I just want to thank everyone that is here because certainly it's an issue that affects everybody in Doral. I mean, it's not a secret. It's not something new. We have been facing this issue for years. But at the same time, I do recognize that as a city, especially since we got elected, we have been working on this matter. as the mayor explained. I mean, not only everything that we go to Tallahassee, but the relationship that we have at the state level, and especially with our state representative, has been something that for the past, especially three, four years, has…”
City Council · May 13, 2026
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“Mayor, I don't have anything. Thank you.”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“Mayor, I don't have anything. Thank you.”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Good morning. Today I rise to present a resolution that is simple in form but powerful in meaning. By recognizing April 2026 as we have done before as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Doral, but now by raising the autism awareness flag at City Hall, we're doing more than making a statement. We're actually taking a stand. A stand for inclusion, a stand for dignity, and stand for every child and every family that deserve to feel seen, supported, and valued in our city. Autism Touch, more families than many realize. Behind every diagnose, there is a story of love, of…”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. And just one last comment. I know because the next question is going to be when this is going to take place. So I'll be working with the city manager. The intention is to do it this month, obviously. So we will be letting the residents know when this is going to take place so you can be part of the ceremony as well. Awesome. Thank you. Wonderful. Thank you.”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“It's just a quick comment. First of all, I just want to thank the staff, the administration, because what we've seen is pretty much what Doral represents. You know, when we speak about the future, the growth that we're having. Thank you, Chief, for all the, everything that you have been doing in the last two years already? Three years? Three. We have to celebrate that. So, because when we speak about our police department today, we have to feel proud of what we have. And when you see what we're going to have, It's actually make me feel even prouder. So for me, it's no brainer. And I just…”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“Yes. Well, I was ready last time. I'm ready now as well because I think it's a need, especially in that part of the community, something that has been going on for years. So I'm happy that we're finally giving them a solution for something that, for me, it's a safety matter. So I'm also agree for me sales has the best option. I will support your recommendation in that particular matter. But more than this is that we're we're finally giving a solution to an area that for years has been asking. This administration, previous administrations, we're finally giving them a solution. And hopefully…”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“I know they're going to come knocking. We will work on that one. But yes, I also support your recommendation.”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“Motion to approve, yes. Well, to recommend sales for the project, yes. Yes.”
City Council · Apr 8, 2026
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“I also wanna thank the administration and Planning and Signing Department for making this possible. I know that we had a workshop last June in 2025, I guess, and I believe most of the concerns were addressed in that moment. And I also wanna thank the applicant. I mean, we all love Publix, right? I mean, everybody loves Publix. Speaking about concerns, my concern will be to keep the plaza the way that it is, to be honest with you. I mean, I do recall even when I was part of the staff, and I'm sure the city manager also remember, the mayor back then was part of the council too, I mean, one of…”
City Council · Mar 11, 2026
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“not a lot of people actually do that, right? But the fact that you can now include that as part of the project too, and again, it's part of what we call progress, and I think that that's where you're making that happen with these particular changes. So I'll be more than glad to move forward on this and also present the motion to approve.”
City Council · Mar 11, 2026
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“Thank you, thank you, Mayor. I just wanna say that, as I mentioned during the first reading, I think that it's a great project. When people ask about traffic concerns, which is my concern too, I always like to explain, well, what are the options? You wanna have an office building of 14 stories? as you're allowed in that property, or you wanna have something that really makes sense and improve the area, increase property values as well, like the project that you're presenting. And for me, when it comes to traffic, You don't need to be an engineer or an expert to realize that office buildings…”
City Council · Mar 11, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. First of all, thank you for the previous resolution, which I think is great, and it shows our commitment as a city, the longstanding commitment to democratic values, human rights, and so on. And certainly we have been always very supportive of these issues when it comes not only to address issues with Venezuela and Nicaragua, but this time When we speak about Cuba, that, as we already know, has been suffering of a regime for over 60 years. So this resolution also complements what you may have already expressed. Also, recently, the Miami-Dade County Board of County…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. As well, I just want to say thanks to the city manager, the administration, our CFO, Parks, and all applicants as well that were part of the process. This is what I always like to call smart, responsive investment. Because at the end of the day, what we're doing is we're investing, looking into the future of the city. Not really for the next two, three, five, four years. We're looking for the next 30 plus years that hopefully in 30 years, we're not going to be here for sure.”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Well, yes. But speaking about the council, but we're looking forward for certainly building the basis for what is needed to happen as a city. And the fact that we're going to keep growing when it comes to our population, and the fact that businesses are going to keep coming to the city. We're going to have more activities coming into Doral Central Park in the near future, starting this year. And not only inside Central Park, but as the city manager mentioned, citywide as well. PGA is coming back to Doral, which is great. And that's what we have to think about. I mean, we have to think about…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I just want to make a few comments. Go ahead. Thank you, Mayor. Well, first of all, thank you, John Paul, for the presentation and your team that is here. It's the third consecutive year that this is hosted in the city. I have seen the – when you talk about the numbers, I mean, we can tell. I mean, from just a few, now it's over 200. And now it's not only in Doral, now you have to use a facility outside of the city, I guess in Hialeah, one of the parks in Hialeah too. So that means that you guys are doing a great job. And that also means as you touch on your comments, and by the way,…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Yeah, I place a motion for that. But I also just to follow up on your comments, Mayor, and to clarify. And yes, I mean, we did it for Ron Doral because they have been doing it for the last three years as well. And they have proven that it's a great organization. Same thing with Doral Cup. We haven't heard about another Doral Cup in the last three years. So you guys have been doing it for the last three years. So, I mean, it's just common sense. And for me, again, it's all about making sense to a lot of things that we didn't used to do before. So that's why I think it's a great community event…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. I just want to... Well, echo what my colleagues just mentioned. You guys are pretty amazing, so congratulations. You guys represent the future of the city, and we're in very good hands based on students, young people like you. Bless you. So congratulations. I'm going to support you as well. Thank you so much. I count 100%. Also, as Councilwoman Reynoso mentioned, education is the key. And you guys represent the future. And I'm happy. And as the mayor mentioned as well, I think it's the first time in a long time that I see a group with this passion. And that really helps. And…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Motion. Motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn.”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Yes, Mayor, I'm pulling item 6G for discussion.”
City Council · Jan 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Mayor, colleagues, members of the community, first of all, I just want to say thank you to everyone that is here this morning, not only from our Venezuelan community here in Doral, but I know from other places too. First of all, I want to recognize the group Veinte, which is Maria Corina Machado's organization. Thank you for being here. I know there are other political leaders from Venezuela that have to leave the country as well. They're here today. So thank you for being here. We have Gran Logia de Venezuela group. Thank you for being here as well. And before I go over the…”
City Council · Jan 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. And also, Madam Mayor, we have Lisbeth Garcia on behalf of Vente Organization, which is Maria Corina Machado's organization. We'd like to say a few words. I know Maria Teresa Morin is still on her way. She's going to try to make it, but you're here.”
City Council · Jan 15, 2026
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“Thank you Mayor and once again I just wanna say thank you to these elected officials once again that they're not here obviously today and they couldn't make it but they send their not only messages directly to me, once again Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dale Fernandez, the supervisor of elections, Elena Garcia, sent her a letter. Chair, Miami-Dade County Chair, Rosie Cordero, expressed her support as well. We have the office from Senator Ray Scott here present, the Venezuelan American Club, Republican Club as well, the Venezuela Group, and obviously all…”
City Council · Jan 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. I bring this item forward not only because I have been receiving calls and messages from residents, but at the same time concerns, parents' concerns from, in this particular case, Doral Academy, during the drop-off and pick-up hours. Based on that, I had the opportunity to speak to the city attorney, which by the way, thank you for helping me on drafting this resolution. And it is something that for quite some time we have been speaking about it, especially when we have the schools located under or around industrial, inside industrial sections. But I think it's time for us…”
City Council · Jan 15, 2026