Are Coral Gables Unions Telling the Whole Story on Public Safety?

Are Coral Gables Unions Telling the Whole Story on Public Safety?

As elections approach in the City of Coral Gables, public safety has become a campaign talking point for all candidates. Earlier this week, the city’s police and fire unions issued a campaign email accusing Mayor Vince Lago of endangering residents by ignoring staffing concerns. However, a detailed response from City Manager Alberto Parjus a few days later raises questions about whether the unions’ narrative tells the full story. The union’s ope…

Coral Gables city manager sends public safety email - 5 days before election - Political Cortadito

It doesn’t seem that Coral Gables City Manger Alberto Parjus, who took over in February from the assistant position when Amos Rojas announced he was leaving, has had a lot of time to communicate with residents via email. But Parjus made the time Thursday to send his first email message meant to assuage any fears residents may have about public safety and the shortages at the police and fire departments. Five days before a contentious election, i…