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Roberto J. Gonzalez
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Miami-Dade County Commissioner — District 11
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County
Since November 2022
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Promise Score
43%
2 kept · 2 partial · 3 broken
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The Bottom Line
Weak Record — 43% Promise Score
43%
Out of 7 scored promises, Roberto J. Gonzalez has 2 promises kept, 2 partial, 3 broken. The documented record shows more undelivered promises than fulfilled ones.
2 Kept 2 Partial 3 Broken
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Serve Constituents with Fiscal Responsibility and Government Efficiency
Government Reform
✗ Broken
The Promise
"I am committed to limited government and no new taxes — I will serve District 11 residents with fiscal responsibility."
Campaign
robertojgonzalez.org · 2024 Campaign Website · About/Platform Page
The Record
Within months of his January 2023 appointment, Gonzalez signed a new district office lease costing county taxpayers approximately $1 million over nine years while simultaneously maintaining the previous office lease, resulting in overlapping rent payments to taxpayers. The double-lease arrangement drew documented criticism from Florida Politics in August 2024 and raised direct questions about his stated commitment to fiscal responsibility and limited government spending.
News Source
Florida Politics · August 2024 · District Office Lease Reporting
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Make District 11 More Self-Sufficient in Terms of Employment and Commercial Options
Economy & Taxes
◐ Partial
The Promise
"He promised to make District 11 more self-sufficient in terms of employment and commercial options."
Campaign
Florida Politics · August 2024 · Re-election Campaign
The Record
Created Mom and Pop Grant Program for small business owners in District 11 — documented on official district website. Sponsored resolution aimed at expanding Miami-Dade's youth mentorship programs supporting future workforce. No major commercial development or employment initiative specifically attributed to Gonzalez found beyond the small business grant program.
Gov. Record
miamidade.gov · District 11 Website · Florida Politics · August 2024
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Beautify and Improve Parks in District 11
Infrastructure
✗ Broken
The Promise
"He vowed to beautify parks in District 11."
Campaign
Florida Politics · August 2024 · Re-election Campaign
The Record
No documented park improvement project, beautification initiative, or dedicated parks funding specifically attributed to Gonzalez in District 11 found in public record. Despite being a stated campaign promise since 2022 — over three years in office — no press release, legislation, or county program addressing park beautification in District 11 has been documented.
Gov. Record
Florida Politics · August 2024 · miamidade.gov · District 11 Website
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Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking in District 11
Public Safety
✗ Broken
The Promise
"I am committed to fighting against child sex trafficking in District 11."
Gov. Record
miamidade.gov · District 11 About Page · 2023–2024
The Record
No specific documented county legislation, resolution, or program targeting child sex trafficking authored or championed by Gonzalez was found in public record as of mid-2024. The issue is listed as a priority on his official Miami-Dade District 11 'About' page, but no concrete deliverable — such as a task force, funding allocation, awareness campaign, or partnership with law enforcement agencies — has been documented during his tenure since January 2023.
Gov. Record
miamidade.gov · District 11 About Page · Florida Politics · August 2024
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Oppose Tax or Fee Increases for District 11 Residents
Economy & Taxes
◐ Partial
The Promise
"He vowed to oppose tax or fee increases."
Campaign
Florida Politics · August 2024 · Re-election Campaign
The Record
Gonzalez's campaign website documents his commitment to no new taxes, and he received a DeSantis endorsement partly citing this stance. No documented vote by Gonzalez in favor of tax or fee increases was found in public Miami-Dade County Commission records during his tenure since January 2023. However, no specific votes against proposed tax or fee increases were independently identified to affirmatively confirm this promise was kept. His overlapping district office lease arrangement (documented separately) raises related fiscal questions, though it does not constitute a tax or fee increase.
Gov. Record
robertojgonzalez.org · 2024 Campaign Website · miamidade.gov · Commission Voting Records · Florida Politics · August 2024
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Support Law Enforcement and Oppose Defund the Police Efforts
Public Safety
✓ Kept
The Promise
"He vowed to support law enforcement and push back against defund-the-police efforts."
Campaign
Florida Politics · August 2024 · Re-election Campaign
The Record
Gonzalez received endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police Florida District 6, Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403, and South Florida Council of Firefighters — indicating consistent support from first responder organizations. No documented county legislation specifically opposing defund-the-police efforts was found, though no defund-the-police proposals appear to have come before the Miami-Dade County Commission during his tenure, meaning there was no specific measure to oppose. His consistent public advocacy and endorsement record support the first half of this promise.
News Source
robertojgonzalez.org · 2024 Campaign Website · Florida Politics · August 2024
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Protect Homeowners Living in HOAs and Condominium Associations
Government Reform
✓ Kept
The Promise
"I am committed to protecting homeowners living in HOAs and condominium associations in District 11."
Gov. Record
miamidade.gov · District 11 About Page · 2023–2024
The Record
Gonzalez sponsored an ordinance requiring greater financial and operational transparency from homeowner associations in Miami-Dade County — reported as passed during his tenure. He also serves as Chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission's Safety and Health Committee, which provides oversight over resident protection issues. Specific ordinance number and passage date should be verified through Miami-Dade County Commission records for full documentation.
Gov. Record
Florida Politics · August 2024 · miamidade.gov · District 11 About Page · Miami-Dade County Commission Records
Promise Score Over Time
| Month | Score | Entries | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 43% | 7 | — |
Legislative record pending.
Roberto J. Gonzalez is the Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 11, initially appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on November 23, 2022 to fill the seat vacated by former Commissioner Joe Martinez who faced felony charges, then elected to a full four-year term in August 2024 with 57% of the vote. Born in Guatemala, he legally emigrated to the United States with his parents at age two, has been a Miami resident since 1990, and became a U.S. citizen on April 30, 2014. He attended Miami-Dade County Public Schools, earned a B.A. in English Literature from Saint Thomas University in 2011, and a J.D. from Saint Thomas University School of Law in 2014. He is the founding partner of PereGonza The Attorneys PLLC. He serves as Chair of the Safety and Health Committee and Vice Chair of the Housing Committee. During his tenure he sponsored or co-sponsored more than 100 commission items including an ordinance requiring greater HOA transparency. He ran unsuccessfully for House District 119 in 2022 before being appointed to the Commission. District 11 covers the unincorporated west Miami-Dade neighborhoods of Country Walk, Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, and Kendall.
Miami-Dade County Commissioners represent one of 13 districts and serve four-year terms. Commissioners set county policy, vote on legislation and resolutions, approve the annual budget, review development plans, and represent their constituents before the full Board of County Commissioners. The Commission serves as Miami-Dade's primary legislative and policy-making body overseeing a county government of approximately 23,000 employees and a $12 billion annual budget serving nearly 3 million residents.
Roberto J. Gonzalez serves on the following committees: Chair — Safety and Health Committee · Vice Chair — Housing Committee · Member — Airport Committee · Member — Appropriations Committee
District 11 covers the unincorporated west Miami-Dade neighborhoods of Country Walk, Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, and Kendall.
Roberto J. Gonzalez serves on the following committees: Chair — Safety and Health Committee · Vice Chair — Housing Committee · Member — Airport Committee · Member — Appropriations Committee
District 11 covers the unincorporated west Miami-Dade neighborhoods of Country Walk, Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, and Kendall.
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Office Address
12781 SW 42nd Street, Unit E-F, Miami, FL 33175
ZIP Codes Served
33173, 33175, 33176, 33183, 33186, 33193, 33196
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