René Garcia

Commissioner, Board of County Commissioners · 82 remarks on the record · Last spoke Sep 1, 2026

Hear Garcia say it

From 82 remarks on the record: the newest that say more than procedure, each playing at its second in the meeting.

Play at 2:13:26
“I know we don't want to belabor a point, and I know that the item already passed, and I think there was a public opportunity to testify on this item. There was.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
Play at 2:44:15
“No, Mr. Chairman, I want to try to waive the rules to make sure this is placed on the following agenda on September 22nd.”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
Play at 52:15
“Please honor the flag of hope and freedom. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Board of County Commissioners · Jun 2, 2026
Play at 0:18
“Please bow your heads. Dear Father, grant us the wisdom to do your service today, to make sure that we take care of the people of Miami-Dade County in the best way that we can, always keeping you at the forefront of all our actions.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · May 13, 2026
Play at 7:03
“We're funding the installation and the maintenance and they make money off the advertisement. Shouldn't they be also responsible for the maintenance of these shelters?”
Transportation Committee · May 12, 2026
Play at 4:02:35
“I just got a little more confused right now. Let's talk about local preference and then small business.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026

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Sources: miamidade.gov · records through Sep 1, 2026