Zoraida Barreiro

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Zoraida Barreiro

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 19, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

Florida International University

Personal

Profession

Healthcare Executive

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Zoraida Barreiro ran in a special election to the Miami-Dade County Commission to represent District 5 in Florida. Barreiro lost in the special general runoff election on June 19, 2018.

Barreiro was a candidate for District 3 representative on the Miami Board of Commissioners in Florida. She was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017.

Biography

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Barreiro earned a B.B.A. from Florida International University. Her professional experience includes work as a cofounder and the vice president of Fatima Home Care Inc.

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2018)

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for Miami-Dade County Commission District 5

Eileen Higgins defeated Zoraida Barreiro in the special general runoff election for Miami-Dade County Commission District 5 on June 19, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eileen Higgins (Nonpartisan)	53.4	7,451
		Zoraida Barreiro (Nonpartisan)	46.6	6,496

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,947
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General election

Special general election for Miami-Dade County Commission District 5

Eileen Higgins and Zoraida Barreiro advanced to a runoff. They defeated Alex Díaz de la Portilla and Carlos Garin in the special general election for Miami-Dade County Commission District 5 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eileen Higgins (Nonpartisan)	34.9	4,159
✔		Zoraida Barreiro (Nonpartisan)	33.1	3,939
		Alex Díaz de la Portilla (Nonpartisan)	27.2	3,239
		Carlos Garin (Nonpartisan)	4.8	568

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,905
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2017

See also: Municipal elections in Miami, Florida (2017) and Mayoral election in Miami, Florida (2017)

The following candidates ran in the general election for the District 3 seat on the Miami Board of Commissioners.

Miami Board of Commissioners, District 3 General Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Joe Carollo	30.24%	1,818
Alfonso Leon	20.31%	1,221
Zoraida Barreiro	20.03%	1,204
Tomás N. Regalado	15.55%	935
Miguel Soliman	5.94%	357
Jose Suarez	4.91%	295
Alex Dominguez	3.03%	182
Total Votes		6,012
Source: Miami-Dade County Elections, "November 7, 2017 - Fall Municipal Elections," accessed November 22, 2017

Campaign themes

2017

Barreiro's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

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Low Taxes, High Quality of Life Miami is a paradise, a city with the greatest promise. The overall goal of the city commission should be to enable all of our residents and stakeholders to enjoy this land of opportunity; promote an investor-friendly, business climate; expand our welcoming image for tourists; and a create a more inviting place for new families. These are our campaign priorities for People and Prosperity: Reducing Crime Provide our police the training and resources they need. Keep our streets clean. Improve community participation. Parents should feel safe with their children at our parks. Affordable Housing Improve our zoning rules to allow more, less costly housing while maintaining the character of our community. Encourage affordable housing incentives for seniors. Respect for Seniors Prioritize the needs of seniors and vulnerable, low-income families when new policies are considered. Seniors should be able to age in their own homes with dignity. Specific Proposals Walking One Stops Walking One Stop is a community building exercise where multiple agencies such as police, NET/city officials, and service providers will 'walk' together through a neighborhood and survey residents about their needs and provide immediate assistance. These 'walks' would take place once in a month in a different neighborhood so each area receives this service at least once a year. This is a great opportunity for residents to connect with police officers and city staff and build confidence in their community. Senior Services Our seniors built this city and are our most vulnerable. We will work with our community partners and city agencies to improve seniors' access to cultural resources, social assistance programs, and affordable housing. We can also join the school board and service providers in providing skills training, funding for meals on wheels and at community centers. Reduce Permit Pain The city permit process has been described as the leading cause of delays to the launch of new small businesses and developing new housing. The city should take a step by step solution, streamlining one permit at a time until all the changes together create the vibrant business climate we need in Miami.

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See also

Miami, Florida	Florida	Municipal government	Other local coverage

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