Cutler Bay Council Member Seat 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Richard Ramirez
Candidate for Council Member Seat 3 (incumbent)
Richard Ramirez, the incumbent, is running for Cutler Bay Council Member Seat 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rene Gomez.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighter and Cutler Bay Town Council member for Seat 3 since 2022.
Where Richard Ramirez stands: positions on the record
Growth and development2 sourced positions
In the Miami Herald candidate guide, names responsible growth and proper spending as the most pressing issue.
“Responsible growth plus making sure that the money is spent properly.”
Own statementMiami Herald
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
Traffic1 sourced position
In the Miami Herald candidate guide, says traffic is an issue the town handles with county “experts.”
“Traffic is an issue which we deal with the county “experts.””
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
What Richard Ramirez said vs. how Richard Ramirez voted
Growth and development
In their words
In the Miami Herald candidate guide, names responsible growth and proper spending as the most pressing issue.
On the record
Voted yes on final plat approval for Southplace City Center, about 74.95 acres at 20505 South Dixie Highway (passed 5-0, October 2024).
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