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Bruno A. Barreiro

Gloria Romero Roses

3 candidates. Listed as they appear on the ballot.

Bruno A. Barreiro

Gloria Romero Roses

Bruno A. Barreiro

Gloria Romero Roses

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Bruno A. Barreiro

Bruno A. Barreiro is a South Florida business executive and former public official who served in the Florida House of Representatives and on the Miami-Dade County Commission, including as its chairman. During his career, he held leadership roles in tourism, transportation, international trade, and regional development. He founded the Barreiro Foundation to support underserved youth and older adults and currently leads several local businesses.

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Gloria Romero Roses is a Miami entrepreneur, civic leader, and lifelong problem solver running to make the city safer, healthier, and more prosperous. Born in Colombia and raised in South Florida, she built a 40-year career spanning real estate, affordable housing, community development, assisted living, and small-business leadership. Drawing on her experience serving homeowners, seniors, families, businesses, developers, and nonprofits, she aims to accelerate affordable housing, expand childcare, and create greater opportunity for everyday Miamians.

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Position on major issues

Position on major issues

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Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Artificial intelligence

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Commercial Tech Infrastructure: Her platform includes regulating commercial data centers through localized impact moratoriums and closing real estate speculation loopholes.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Criminal justice and policing

Bruno has always been a strong supporter of our law enforcement, working to ensure they have the tools they need to do their job and keep our streets safe.

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Economy, jobs and wages

As a small business owner, Bruno knows the daily struggles you endure and pledge to work with you to continue strengthening our economy.

Taxes and Affordability: Lowering property taxes and homeowners' insurance premiums are the primary focus of his campaign. Read full quote

Gloria believes childcare is economic infrastructure. She will champion policies to expand facilities, train and retain early educators, and provide working parents with flexible, affordable childcare options so families can thrive.

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Education

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Elections and voting

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Energy

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Environment and climate

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Water and Environmental Protection: Endorsed by the clean water advocacy group VoteWater, she prioritizes protecting Biscayne Bay and local water supplies from saltwater intrusion and pollution through stronger enforcement against polluters and nature-based resilience projects.

Gloria will fight to reduce the cost of living by investing in hurricane hardening, neighborhood preparedness, and fair insurance practices. Read full quote

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Families and social services

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Miami-Dade County has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the entire country, a reality Gloria has lived personally and is determined to change. Read full quote

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

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Healthcare

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Miami-Dade County has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the entire country, a reality Gloria has lived personally and is determined to change. Read full quote

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Housing

Overdevelopment and Housing Rights: Barreiro campaigns heavily against overdevelopment to protect local neighborhoods and maintain the district's quality of life. Read full quote

Our seniors live on fixed incomes. Bruno believes we need to continue working to address the growing need for affordable housing for our seniors.

Gloria will accelerate construction for affordable housing by expanding access to capital and repurposing underused properties. Read full quote

Gloria will fight to reduce the cost of living by investing in hurricane hardening, neighborhood preparedness, and fair insurance practices. Read full quote

Property Insurance and Tax Relief: She opposes the Republican-backed property tax constitutional amendment proposal, calling it a rushed shift that threatens vital public services. Read full quote

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Immigration

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Infrastructure and transportation

Our community continues to need better solutions for transportation. I have the experience necessary to help secure the resources we need to improve our transportation system.

Transportation and Infrastructure: Drawing on his past role leading the regional transportation committee, Barreiro advocates for major transit improvements to alleviate South Florida's gridlock. Read full quote

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

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Social Security and retirement

Our seniors live on fixed incomes. Bruno believes we need to continue working to address the growing need for affordable housing for our seniors.

Miami-Dade County has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the entire country, a reality Gloria has lived personally and is determined to change. Read full quote

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Taxes and government spending

Sponsored and passed the first tax exemption expansion for seniors in the Legislature.

Taxes and Affordability: Lowering property taxes and homeowners' insurance premiums are the primary focus of his campaign. Read full quote

Property Insurance and Tax Relief: She opposes the Republican-backed property tax constitutional amendment proposal, calling it a rushed shift that threatens vital public services. Read full quote

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Technology and privacy

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Commercial Tech Infrastructure: Her platform includes regulating commercial data centers through localized impact moratoriums and closing real estate speculation loopholes.

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Veterans

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