Vince C. Lago

Mayor · City Commission

vlago@coralgables.com

Bio

Vince C. Lago was elected Mayor of the City of Coral Gables in April 2021 in a decisive victory. Mayor Lago is the youngest elected in the city’s history to hold this office.

Prior to his election, he served as City Commissioner for eight years holding the post of Vice Mayor from 2019 to 2021.

Throughout the years, the Mayor has dedicated his time to South Florida civic and philanthropic causes where he has held various leadership roles. A former member of the Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board, he brings a reasonable and creative approach to land use remaining committed to preserving Coral Gables’ unique character and history while placing the interests of residents first. During his tenures, Mayor Lago has spearheaded numerous legislative initiatives and has led the City’s sustainability efforts.

Previously, he served on the Board of Directors of the Coral Gables Community Foundation where he worked to promote and enhance the quality of life for residents. He also assisted in raising funds to help the elderly, youth, and disabled population in the community.

A strong proponent of arts and culture, he has served on the board of Locust Projects for more than 10-years, a non-profit contemporary art organization that supports emerging and mid-career artists. He also served on the City of Miami’s Arts and Entertainment Council. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors of the Coral Gables Museum.

He holds a Master’s in Construction Management from the School of Engineering at Florida International University (FIU) as well as a bachelor’s in Business Administration.

An advocate of advancing the region’s planning and transportation needs and enhancing energy conservation, in 2017 he was appointed to represent Coral Gables on the board of the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization. Since 2019 he has served on the Junior League of Miami Community Advisory Board where he provides insight and expertise on important community advocacy projects.

In December 2021, Mayor Vince Lago was elected Vice Chair of the Biscayne Bay Watershed Management Advisory Board. The Biscayne Bay Watershed Management Advisory Board provides advice on the long-term management of Biscayne Bay, health of the marine community, run-off and other effects to water quality, marine debris, education and outreach, and economic development while ensuring the vitality of Biscayne Bay and taking note of how conditions in Biscayne Bay may affect residents and property owners.

In 2021, the City Commission appointed Mayor Lago as the City's liaison to the Business Improvement District.

He is an executive at a renowned management and design firm focused on commercial construction projects specializing in medical and educational facilities.

He resides in Coral Gables with his wife Olga Mari Saizarbitoria and daughters Mirentxu and Catalin.

See Mayor Lago's Memos

Civic Affiliations

Liga Contra El Cancer, Board of Directors
Locust Projects, Board of Directors Liaison
Coral Gables Community Foundation, Board of Directors
City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council
Coral Gables Museum, Board of Directors Ex-Officio
Miami Dade County League of Cities, Board of Directors
PACE Green Corridor, Board of Directors
Tenet Health Coral Gables Hospital, Governing Board Member
Transportation Planning Organization Member
TPO Executive Policy Committee, Board Member

Mayor Lago's Listening Tour

Letters to Elected Officials

Mayor's Legislative History

Mayor's Legislative History as of October 22, 2024

Connect with Mayor Lago

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