A record of results. A commitment to residents.

Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson has consistently fought for thoughtful, balanced development in Coral Gables—guided by community input, not political spin. Recently, false claims have been made about her record. Here are the facts.

Where was Felix Pardo?

In 2011, the Commission voted to allow unlimited density in the Central Business District.
In the years that followed, height limits soared to 190.5 feet, parking requirements were reduced, and green space protections were weakened.
And during all of it, Felix Pardo was silent.

Rhonda wasn’t on the Commission back then—but she’s been working hard ever since to clean up the consequences of those decisions.

What Rhonda Has Actually Done

✅ Never voted for a zoning change residents opposed
✅ Required early public input on zoning proposals through her new ordinance
✅ Stopped rubber-stamp approvals for outdated, high-density projects

When the Codina project came forward, the zoning code allowed a 190.5-foot tower with 300 units per acre. Instead of approving it blindly, Rhonda helped negotiate a better option:

• More than 50% fewer units

• 10,000 square feet of new shaded green space

• A modest height increase of just 17.5 feet—in exchange for major community benefits

This wasn’t a backroom deal. It was the result of six public meetings, detailed on city agendas and voted on unanimously by the Commission (5–0). Rhonda was there, doing the work. Her opponent? Absent during public comment.

🎥 Watch the video: See the full Commission vote and Pardo’s absence when residents had the chance to speak.

Leadership That Listens

Rhonda Anderson believes Coral Gables residents should shape the city’s future—not be shut out of the process. That’s why she pushed for conceptual zoning review early in the planning phase, giving neighbors a stronger voice before designs are even finalized.

A Smarter Path Forward

Development doesn’t have to mean more traffic, less green space, and towering density. With the right leadership, we can prioritize livability, beauty, and sustainability—and Rhonda has the track record to prove it.

Let’s continue shaping a better Coral Gables—together.

Vote Rhonda Anderson for Coral Gables Commission.