Cutler Bay Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Robert “B.J.” Duncan
Candidate for Mayor
Robert “B.J.” Duncan is running for mayor of Cutler Bay in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Suzy Lord, Ricardo De Melo Gomes and Clint Rodriguez.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCutler Bay Town Council member for Seat 1 since 2018. He directs operations for Florida International University's College of Communication, Architecture and The Arts and chaired the town's Education Advisory Committee before his election.
- Campaign website
- www.bjd.vote
Mayor Tim Meerbott and Council Member Robert “B.J.” Duncan are term-limited and cannot run again for their current seats. Town of Cutler Bay
Where Robert “B.J.” Duncan stands: positions on the record
Growth and development2 sourced positions
His campaign site says he will fight proposed overdevelopment east of US 1 and that density belongs on US 1.
“Density belongs on US1 - not on Old Cutler, 87th Avenue, or any residential corridor.”
Own statementB.J. Duncan campaign site
Voted yes on final plat approval for Southplace City Center, about 74.95 acres at 20505 South Dixie Highway (passed 5-0, October 2024).
Council voteTown of Cutler Bay
Property taxes1 sourced position
His campaign site says a lean, efficient government should prioritize keeping residents' taxes low.
“We will continue to operate a lean and efficient government, that prioritizes keeping our residents taxes low and the government out of your way.”
Own statementB.J. Duncan campaign site
Housing affordability1 sourced position
In the Miami Herald candidate guide, named cost and affordability as the most pressing issue.
“The answer isn’t to stop building, it’s to build right: homes people can actually afford, businesses that bring jobs close to home, and rules that protect our drainage, our trees and our aquifer.”
Own statementMiami Herald
Town Center District1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending Town Center District rules for medical office, medical marijuana dispensary and pharmacy uses and minimum unit sizes (passed 4-1, May 2023).
Council voteTown of Cutler Bay
Flooding and stormwater1 sourced position
Voted yes on levying a stormwater utility fee on developed property for fiscal year 2025-26 (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteTown of Cutler Bay
Home rule1 sourced position
Voted yes on authorizing the town to join a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180's statewide prohibition on exercising home rule authority over land use and zoning (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteTown of Cutler Bay
Legacy Park financing1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance authorizing a capital improvement revenue bond of up to $17,000,000 to complete the Legacy Park and Municipal Complex (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteTown of Cutler Bay
Urban Development Boundary1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution supporting preservation of the Miami-Dade County Urban Development Boundary (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteTown of Cutler Bay
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