Trolley service will expand in Doral
City: Doral
Population: 76,983 (2022)
Mayor: Christi Fraga, 37
How Long In Office: Fraga was elected in December 2022 in a special election to complete the remaining two years of Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez’s term. Bermudez resigned to run for a county commission seat. Fraga’s term ends in 2024.
Primary Goal for 2024: Fraga is focused on enhancing public transportation. According to the fiscal year budget, Doral’s trolley service will be expanded with new routes and trolleys. Fraga also wants to focus on improving crosswalks and bicycle routes.
Quote: “When you ask residents in Doral what’s the number one concern that they have in our city or what do they feel could be improved and focused on more, it’s transportation.”
Primary Accomplishments 2023: Fraga’s administration prioritized the reconstruction of Doral Central Park. Renovations include the construction of an aquatic venue with a competition pool. The administration aims to have the park fully operational and ready for use by the end of 2024. Fraga also increased the size of the police force and targeted high-profile crimes.
Quote: “We put 30 new police officers in our department and invested, you know, 40% of our budget into public safety and policing. Those were a major accomplishment of last year.”
