Remarks by Rhonda Anderson
124 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 5
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“As we all know, hunger is something that many of us don't have to experience, but it's important that we recognize those that are and do what we can to cause an impact to reduce it. Whereas since 1981, Feeding South Florida has worked to address hunger and food insecurity by providing our community with immediate access to nutritious food and other vital resources and support. And whereas hunger does not discriminate, It knows no race, religion, or age. In South Florida, approximately 1 million individuals face hunger. And food should not be an impossible choice for the community. And whereas…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yeah, take a photo. And through the mayor, I just ask that perhaps through our city news, we can inform people of how they can make donations to Feeding South Florida and make people aware of this is Hunger Action Month. Thank you.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Good morning, everyone. Morning. I want to thank everybody for having me here today.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you for all you do, and I just wanted to highlight, and I've delayed this to the next agenda meeting, there is going to be a presentation on Miami-Dade Public Schools so more people are aware of the excellent options that are available. As I've said before to folks, I was a product of public schools, so were my girls, and they made a fantastic start. You have so many choices in public schools now. But if you have the information at your fingertips, which next month's presentation will hopefully provide, you'll know that if you want to focus on robotics versus IB program and have college…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“So I do have a few comments. Like you, Mayor, I've tried to convince Peter Iglesias to stay a little longer, and it's not because Joe Gomez is not qualified, but as I referred to the three people that we have in the city manager's office working together, we had the aid team. We had seamless... cohesive people working together, highly qualified and highly responsive. And so many times when I reached out to get something done and I didn't want to bother the city manager who was handling the budget and much deeper projects that we didn't want to interfere with, I reached out to Joe. People ask…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“My belief is my role here is to do what's in the best interest of our residents and our city. And unequivocally, Selecting Joe Gomez as our next city manager is in the best interest of our city and our residents. So my vote is yes.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'd like to move this and I and have the money directed for the North Flagler District to be able to handle the streetscape there. It's an area that we haven't addressed yet. We've done working on Ponce Phase 3. We need the additional funding for Ponce Phase 4. And being that this is a feeder line, I'll just make a note that it's something that we may need to discuss again in the future, because the size of the poles would have to go in on feeder lines. are much larger than the ones you typically see. And I've seen one, or actually it's two, now put on another set of feeder lines and the…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Quick statement. I did have a question for you. Maybe this will help resolve some issues. We did talk about residential parking permits. Were you able to include that with I can t you have a historic building there. Residential parking permit signs.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yeah, and in particular, these historic buildings have no place else to park but the street, so I'd appreciate you taking that up and help alleviate an issue there. And your commitment to take care of the hardwood trees, I'll just highlight for the record, too, that our staff has designated additional trees on the Phoenicia side to be moved into the public realm. I know you have it covered, but I just want to make sure that the The public knows that the healthy gumbo limbo's are items that the our staff has requested to be moved into the public area and preserve those as well. And then…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“So I concur with the Mayor that just like when you had false signatures on any petition, that that is something that must be looked into. But I can assure you that I am going to ignore any statements from anybody that falsified their information. But what does need to be known here is what has been ignored. Heard a lot of statements about the building being incompatible. Yet we had a proposal for a 12-story building being brought forward by the opponents. That would be incompatible. That would be more likely to be on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. And if you go down to the corner of Galliano and…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes. The developer hasn't given or donated any money toward my campaign in the past. So my vote is not as you're trying to intimate influenced by donations.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. This is a very important day for the future of Coral Gables, not just because of the Centennial Park, which I would equate to an equivalent of our country club, Prado, that had deep visions but a 30-year agreement that will take this university to the next level. Residents that I speak to about the growth of the university are pleased that the university is growing within, not burdening the residents behind it. And the leadership of this board has been shown, too, because he and I reached out regarding transportation issues. You put your hands up and you said, we will…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes, and thank you for all your hard work, the board, the manager's office, and the mayor. This will be a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes. Let's go have lunch. I would appreciate some refuel.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'll look at mine, Jordan, while I refill.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes, I think this is a great project. And as I mentioned to you all, there was also a marker on the Segovia side that is missing and has been missing. I spoke to Anna Parenas about that. So I'm going to ask that the board look at that and bring it back to us and see if we can figure out if we can restore that to the library as well.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Right, so thank you for your hard work. Do we need a motion on this?”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I just want to congratulate you and thank you and the team behind this project for having the foresight to move these specimen trees. I remember being asked the question, will the city allow it to hang over the sidewalk? And I said, absolutely. That's where it's going to provide shade for pedestrians walking down the sidewalk. And it's become a monumental thing. And you also received a tree off of another site where they didn't have a location. So altogether, you say, 2 specimen trees on one on this one site is ones down on Catalonia and you have the sausage tree which is quite a character of…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'll move it. Spectacular piece, by the way.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“NEW SPEAKER. NEW SPEAKER. IT'S BEEN YEARS, AND I KNOW THERE WAS SOME QUESTION ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT STAFF HAD DONE ADEQUATE PRESENTATIONS, SO I JUST WANT TO, FOR THE RECORD, JUST SHOW SOME OF THE BOARDS THAT DURING THE PRESENTATION.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Quickly, because I maintained the boards because I was at the presentation where staff covered everything.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Commissioner, I know you questioned whether or not there had been a presentation. I was present. The room was full. And staff presented where trees could be planted, where trees couldn't be planted, the types of trees, and gave an opportunity for residents to make comment, and they did.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Probably close to 18 to 20, but just staff outlined where trees could go.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Staff provided tree options, and there's landscaping options behind us. These are in my office if you have any questions about them. Ultimately, the residents chose to have our highly qualified landscape designer choose the trees and design it in a professional manner. We are finally at the point where this project can be done, and I'd like to move it forward. So on that, I'll move this.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026