Richard D. Lara voting record

Coral Gables Commissioner

Votes on the Coral Gables City CommissionBased on 7 meetings Dais has covered since September 14, 2026. Votes come from the official meeting video and agenda. Spot an error? Email zayden@webblaze.io.
Votes recorded37
Yes37
No0
Absent0
Recused0
Against the majority0
Motions made5
Motions seconded6

Dissents: voted against the majority 0 times. “Absent” counts votes taken while Richard D. Lara was recorded as out of the room or not voting. Motions made and seconded are taken from the clerk’s vote record for these items. 30 of the 37 votes are confirmed against the clerk’s published vote record (marked ✓ below).

Voted no

Richard D. Lara has no recorded no votes in the meetings Dais has covered.

Recent votes

DateItemVoteResult
Oct 27, 2026Acquisition of artwork 'Fin' by Richard Serra and budget amendment
Coral Gables Commission		YesApproved 4–1
Oct 27, 2026Contract award for Art Cinema Expansion Project (IFB 2026-021)
Coral Gables Commission		YesAwarded to second bidder with condition 5–0
Oct 27, 2026Code amendment regarding alarm system administration and false alarm registration
Coral Gables Commission		YesApproved on first reading 5–0
Oct 27, 2026Zoning Code text amendments on driveway setbacks, motor courts, and mechanical equipment setbacks
Coral Gables Commission		YesApproved on second reading 5–0
Oct 27, 2026Zoning Code text amendment removing architectural incentive height in Block 36, Crafts Section
Coral Gables Commission		YesApproved on second reading 5–0
Oct 27, 2026Zoning Code text amendment regarding Mediterranean architecture height exclusions
Coral Gables Commission		YesApproved on second reading 5–0
Oct 27, 2026Fourth amendment to lease with Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc. for Coral Gables Art Cinema expansion
Coral Gables Commission		YesApproved 5–0
Oct 13, 2026Driveway side setback, corner-lot motor courts and mechanical equipment setbacks
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved on first reading · 5–0
Oct 13, 2026Mediterranean bonus height exclusion to cover enclosed accessory areas
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved on first reading · 5–0
Oct 13, 2026Height cap for Block 36 in the Crafts Section: no Mediterranean bonus stories or height
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved on first reading · 5–0
Oct 13, 2026Commissioner Castro's Florida League of Cities committee appointments
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Deferred until after the election · 3–2
Sep 29, 2026Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027 to 2031
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Adopted as amended · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026Adoption of the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2026-2027
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Adopted as amended · 4–1
Sep 29, 2026Levy of taxes and fixing the millage rate for FY 2026-2027
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Adopted on second reading · 4–1
Sep 29, 2026Alcohol service from bars in restaurants of 120 seats or more
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Adopted on second reading · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026Creation of the Coral Gables Youth Leadership Council
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Adopted on second reading · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026Award of contract for external auditing services (RFP 2026-013)
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Awarded to second-ranked proposer (amended) · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026Initial funding commitment and MOU terms for The Underline operations and maintenance
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Direction and MOU terms approved conditionally · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026Ad Valorem tax relief for 720 Madeira Avenue
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026University of Miami 30-Year Amended Development Agreement and Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Amendments
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved on second reading and adoption · 5–0 across all items
Sep 29, 2026Emergency installation and Art in Public Places budget transfer for sculptures
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved · 5–0
Sep 29, 2026Approval of Consent Agenda Items D-1, D-2, D-6, D-7, and D-8
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved as amended · 5–0
Sep 15, 2026Adoption of Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved on first reading · 4–1
Sep 15, 2026Adoption of Tax Levy and Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Approved on first reading · 4–1
Sep 15, 2026Issuance of Up to $40M Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds for City Hall Restoration
Coral Gables Commission		Yes ✓Adopted as amended · 5–0

Showing the latest 25 of 37 recorded votes.

How these counts work

Dais records each roll call from the meeting video and agenda. A vote is counted here only when our roll call for that item matches the announced tally, and only for names we can match to the official membership list for Coral Gables City Commission. Where the clerk has published the vote for an item, we compare it with ours and leave the item out if they differ. Items decided without a recorded roll call are not counted either. The city or county clerk’s minutes are the official record.

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