Roger Coriat is running for reelection to Cutler Bay Town Council Seat 3.
Coriat and his wife, Jessica, moved to Cutler Bay in 2009. After serving on the Education Advisory Committee, Coriat decided to run for office, and became the newest council member in Cutler Bay in 2014. For more than twenty years, Coriat has taught history at high school and college levels. Jessica has worked in education as a teacher and administrator, and in early childhood development. They are raising their family in Cutler Bay. Their daughter Sarah turned eight this summer, and their son David was born on Labor Day.
All candidates were asked the following questions:
Q. If elected, what would you do in the first 100 days?
A. “We need to hit the ground running. Town staff is currently preparing 12 zoning applications, many of which will be heard by the new council. Franjo Park, closed since Hurricane Irma, is scheduled to be reopened by next summer, restored to honor its history while being improved with ADA features and new lighting. Finally, the ongoing issue of traffic in Cutler Bay must be addressed with roadway improvements, expansion of bus service, and the continuing mission to bring mass transit to South Dade. We have a lot of work ahead of us, and I am excited to get started.”
Q. What motivated you to run for office?
A. “When I first moved to Cutler Bay, I was impressed by how accessible the town council and staff were. As a new council member, my goal was to provide residents with the same experience I had enjoyed. More than anything, I have taken pride in helping people with day-to-day issues. I am running for reelection because there is still much to do. As the region grows, we need to balance the town’s growth with preserving its character. It is an honor and a pleasure to represent the town, and I look forward to continuing to do so.”
Q. Why do you think you would be the best candidate for the position?
A. “Over the past four years, I have built relationships with neighboring community leaders, county commissioners, and state representatives. For the town and region to succeed, it is essential that the council hear all opinions with an open mind, while standing firm when our integrity is at stake. I am unapologetic in my defense of environmental preservation, and my opposition to over development. Ultimately, my first priority has always been to represent the will of residents above outside interests, and protect their vision for Cutler Bay. That will not change in my second term.”
— Gary Alan Ruse
Keep the government out of citizen businesses. If we are owners of our house then you should not regulate anything in my property. Let’s defend America from the basement.
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To help me address your concerns, please write me at rcoriat@cutlerbay-fl.gov. That will allow me to maintain a public record of my communication with you, as well as the town departments I follow up with. It is important to keep my campaign separate from my ongoing duties as a sitting councilmember. Thank you for writing.
Sir, when elected please look at houses where there are six or more cars parked all over the grass. If we are to keep CBas a clean attractive area, we need to regulate auto parking in front lawns, sides,etc where cars are destroying grass. Is to the advantage of home owners to keep attractive well kept home for future sell ability.
The le pity lots at the entrance of Saga Bay are an eyesore with cars for sale by tenants living in small house that is next to them. It is an eyesore. Then, we need to investigate if they are ,incensed to sell used cars per my call to Realtor.
Other issue is trash on SW 85 Ave. I personally pick up behind my housé on the. Order of SW 203 St and SW 85 ave. These has to stop! I spoke to a man who had just thrown a bag of food behind my house and he said he was renting a room in the neighborhood.
That is another issue. These are single family homes and there are people renting rooms and converting garages into apartments and also adding bedrooms without permits.
Ms. Coriat, I hope you can be proactive and solve CB’s issues so we can have a better looking community..
By the way, I have spoken to the Manager Casals and he is a gentleman who is always willing to listen and make things better for the residents.
Thank you for your time A Morales 305-505-8929