Phone numbers for the Coral Gables mayor, commissioners, city manager, clerk, police non-emergency, trash, permits, code enforcement and animal services.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of Coral Gables City Commission, City Manager and department pages. Main number: 305-446-6800.
Coral Gables has a commission-manager government. Voters elect a mayor and four commissioners citywide, not by district. The commission sets policy and hires the city manager, who runs day-to-day operations, and also appoints the city attorney and the city clerk. City Hall is at 405 Biltmore Way; the commission’s offices moved to 234 Minorca Ave. on Feb. 27, 2026.
Who to call first
- Emergency: 911
- Police non-emergency: 305-442-1600
- City Hall main line: 305-446-6800
- Report a problem (potholes, trash, code issues): the city’s service request portal
- During a hurricane: resident hotline 305-460-5401 (activated in storms)
Mayor and City Commission
All five are elected citywide. Commission meetings are held at Police and Fire Headquarters, 2151 Salzedo St.; the next is Tuesday, Oct. 13. The mayor’s seat and two commission seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot (see our voting guide).
| Office | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Vince C. Lago | 305-460-5304 | vlago@coralgables.com |
| Vice mayor | Rhonda Anderson | 305-460-5323 | randerson@coralgables.com |
| Commissioner | Melissa Castro | 305-460-5326 | mcastro@coralgables.com |
| Commissioner | Ariel Fernandez | 305-460-5222 | ariel@coralgables.com |
| Commissioner (Group III) | Richard D. Lara | 305-460-5223 | rlara@coralgables.com |
Mailing address for the commission: 234 Minorca Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134. To ask for a meeting, use the city’s City Commission request form.
City administration
| Office | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Peter J. Iglesias | 305-460-5202 | piglesias@coralgables.com |
| Deputy City Manager | José “Joe” Gómez | jgomez@coralgables.com | |
| Assistant City Manager | Carolina Vester | cvester@coralgables.com | |
| City Clerk (records, elections, passports) | Billy Urquia | 305-460-5210 | burquia@coralgables.com |
| Police Chief | Edward James Hudak Jr. | 305-442-1600 (non-emergency) | ehudak@coralgables.com |
Public records requests go through the city’s public records portal.
City services
| Need | Who | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash, recycling, bulk pickup | Public Works, Solid Waste Division | 305-460-5000, PWsolidwaste@coralgables.com |
| Streets, potholes, road closures | Public Works | 305-460-5000, PWDepartment@coralgables.com |
| Building permits, zoning, inspections | Development Services, 427 Biltmore Way | 305-460-5245 |
| Code enforcement complaints | Development Services; 311 Citizen Request Portal | 305-460-5245 |
| Illegal dumping | Police non-emergency or Code Enforcement | 305-442-1600, CodeEnforcement@coralgables.com |
| Waste bill, business license | Finance, Collections Division | 305-476-7246, waste@coralgables.com |
| Venetian Pool | Community Recreation | 305-460-5306 |
| Fire hydrant questions | City hydrant program | 305-722-8702 |
| ADA accommodations | ADA coordinator Clifford Friedman | 305-722-8686, ada@coralgables.com |
Code Enforcement takes complaints 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. Since Sept. 28, 2026, residents can file and track code enforcement requests in the city’s 311 Citizen Request Portal.
Services the county or others provide
| Need | Who | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Water service and bills | Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department | 305-665-7477; water quality 786-552-4181 |
| Animal control, lost pets, pet licenses | Miami-Dade Animal Services | 311 |
| Power outages | Florida Power & Light | 1-800-4OUTAGE (468-8243) |
| Property value, homestead | Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County | 305-375-4712 |
| Property tax bills | Miami-Dade Tax Collector | 305-375-5448 |
| Elections | Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections | 305-499-8683 |
| Public schools | Miami-Dade County Public Schools | your child’s school |
The city says it does not provide animal care services; Miami-Dade County Animal Services enforces the county’s animal code and runs the lost and found pet service.
What this means for you
- Save 305-442-1600 for police matters that are not emergencies.
- Use the 311 Citizen Request Portal for code complaints, potholes and missed pickups.
- Water, animals and property taxes are county services, not city ones.
More: trash and recycling, property taxes and power outages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number for Coral Gables City Hall?
The city’s main number is 305-446-6800. City Hall is at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
Who is the mayor of Coral Gables?
Vince C. Lago, first elected in April 2021 and re-elected in 2023 and 2025. His office number is 305-460-5304 and his email is vlago@coralgables.com.
What is the Coral Gables police non-emergency number?
305-442-1600. Call 911 for emergencies. Police and Fire Headquarters is at 2151 Salzedo St.
Who handles animal control in Coral Gables?
The city does not provide animal care services. Miami-Dade County Animal Services enforces the county’s animal rules; call 311.
How do I report a code violation in Coral Gables?
Submit it through the city’s 311 Citizen Request Portal, which took over code enforcement requests on Sept. 28, 2026, or call Development Services at 305-460-5245.
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