Andres Vallina

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Andres Vallina

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Personal

Birthplace

Miami, Fla.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business consultant

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Andres Vallina ran for election to the Miami Board of Commissioners to represent District 4 in Florida. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Vallina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Andres Vallina was born in Miami, Florida. His career experience includes working as a business consultant.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Miami, Florida (2023)

General election

General election for Miami Board of Commissioners District 4

Incumbent Manuel Reyes defeated Andres Vallina in the general election for Miami Board of Commissioners District 4 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Manuel Reyes (Nonpartisan)	86.0	3,739
		Andres Vallina (Nonpartisan)	14.0	610

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,349
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Andres Vallina completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vallina's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lived in District 4 for 53 years, the last 12 fighting the broken system in the district with the exemption of Mayor Suarez. Code enforcement is not being applied evenly, hurting the seniors and scaring them by thinking if they report something there will be retaliation. The elderly are making less money and have to go to food centers. 30 million was spent on parks and recreation however, nothing has been done to Robert King High Park for a year the basketball area has been closed. Again, our district is not operating fairly. Received many calls affirming that they got no to little responses or follow-up. I want to help our elderly with affordable housing. My background consists of being Chair of the park and recreation advisory board, which hadn't met in 2 years with a quorum. I worked with other commissioners to reassign new nominations and had our first meeting. I like to get things done. My job is to consult with businesses and help with bringing in new technology and systems to work more effectively with communications between departments, save money, and be able to measure production. President of Florida Wildlife Kids Conservation Foundation, where we work with special needs kids and connect them with nature with our exotic wildlife events.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Work with the elderly build their trust that someone is looking out for them
• work with Code enforcement and commission to update antiquated codes and make sure its done fairly across the district
• View current money being spent in the district thats only being used in certain areas and structure a budget to address the neeeds of the residents directly

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Elderly support, Code enforcement overreach, Our children and programs, more police presence, Districts handling of money.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My grandfather and mother came as refugees from Cuban and struggled to learn the system. My grandfather's first job was shoveling snow and my mother went from being the "La Divina" model for the Cuban beer Cristal to working in a factory.

They struggled but persevered and I never saw their struggle because they always provided for me. It was only when they became ill that I went through their paperwork to only see what struggles they had. I never saw it because all I saw was the love for me.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Exile Experience, Journey to Freedom, tells you about Cuba's history and fall. You can see amazing illustrations of what it was like for Hispanics.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Keeping your word, principles, admitting when you're wrong or made a mistake, forget about being a politician only thinking of the people you represent. Drive through your district and talk to the residents who have more of a presence in your community. Show that your CARE.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty, detail-oriented, creative, I investigate what I delegate, my desire to serve

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Updating outdated policies, implementing new ones, budgeting, setting up, and operating systems that allow you to respond to your district's calls or needs.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to revamp my district and have constituents that are happy with the response of our office. You don't have to be a politician to serve your constituents.

I have two older kids in College and one in the Navy currently proudly serving in the Mediterranean Sea.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I became the best roller skater in Miami which got me elected most popular in school

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Bus boy when I was 13 years old about a year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Exile Experience, Journey to Freedom, tells you about Cuba's history and fall. You can see amazing illustrations of what it was like for Hispanics.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

George Bush

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Hotel of California, Eagles

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My wife's disabilities, my youngest son's disability, and their future without me.

Tell us your favorite joke.

An 80-year-old man in a brand new Corvette outruns state troopers, once he was stopped the office said it was the end of his shift and didn't want to do paperwork. If he would tell him a good reason why he was trying to outrun them he would let him off.

The gentleman nervously said, you see office my wife left me for a state trooper and I thought you were bringing her back.

The officer chuckled and said have a good sir.

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