Key Biscayne Village Council · Nov 3, 2026
Luis F. "Lucho" de la
Cruz
Luis F. "Lucho" de la Cruz is running for Key Biscayne Village Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Village Council
- 01Luis F. "Lucho" de la CruzYou’re reading
- 02Claire Amerena LondonWithdrawn
- 03Oscar SardiñasIncumbent
- 04Silvia P. Tarafa
- 05Fernando VazquezIncumbent
Background
- About
- Practicing attorney and 50-year Key Biscayne resident who previously served on the Village Council, first elected in 2014.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Village of Key Biscayne
Fernando Vazquez, Luis F. "Lucho" de la Cruz, Oscar Sardiñas and Silvia P. Tarafa took part in the Oct. 1, 2026 Islander News and Chamber of Commerce candidate debate. Islander News · Oct 1, 2026
On the record: Luis F. "Lucho" de la Cruz
3 sourced01Council role1 sourced position
In his campaign announcement, said the Council has too often stepped back from setting policy and that restoring that balance is a priority.
I also believe that, in recent years, the Village Council has too often stepped back from its responsibility to set policy.”
Own statementIslander NewsLink
02Rickenbacker Causeway1 sourced position
In the Miami Herald guide, named the Rickenbacker Causeway and Bear Cut Bridge as the most pressing issue.
Our most pressing issue is the present state of the Rickenbacker Causeway and in particular, the Bear Cut Bridge.”
Own statementMiami Herald · Sep 22, 2026Link
03Stormwater and flooding1 sourced position
Told Islander News he was the first Council member to point out problems with the stormwater system, in his first term in 2014.
I was the first to point out that our stormwater system was not working.”
Own statementIslander NewsLink
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