Eduardo Macaya

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Eduardo Macaya

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

Florida International University

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal

Birthplace

Hialeah, Fla.

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Contact

Campaign website

Eduardo Macaya ran for election to the Hialeah City Council to represent Group III in Florida. He lost in the primary on November 5, 2019.

Macaya completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Eduardo Macaya was born in Hialeah, Florida. He attended Florida International University and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Hialeah, Florida (2019)

General election

General election for Hialeah City Council Group III

Jackie Garcia-Roves defeated Milly Herrera in the general election for Hialeah City Council Group III on November 19, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jackie Garcia-Roves (Nonpartisan)	54.0	5,553
	Submit photo	Milly Herrera (Nonpartisan)	46.0	4,730

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,283
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hialeah City Council Group III

Jackie Garcia-Roves and Milly Herrera defeated Eduardo Macaya and Ricardo Rodriguez Blanco in the primary for Hialeah City Council Group III on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jackie Garcia-Roves (Nonpartisan)	42.0	4,975
✔	Submit photo	Milly Herrera (Nonpartisan)	22.9	2,708
		Eduardo Macaya (Nonpartisan)	17.8	2,113
	Submit photo	Ricardo Rodriguez Blanco (Nonpartisan)	17.2	2,042

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,838
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Eduardo Macaya completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Macaya'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.

Eduardo A. Macaya Álvarez, arrived in the US in 1962, at 12 years of age, through the 'Pedro Pan' Program (Peter Pan). I am a Real Estate Licensed agent and Investment Consultant for over 30 years. I volunteered for the US Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He subsequently served two years in the Florida National Guard. Member of the Hialeah Republican Club. Director of the National Christian Alliance Chapter Leader of the John Birch Society JBS. org. Founding Member and Vice President of the Cuban Patriotic Board.

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?

• Find investments that create jobs and boost the local economy
• Encourage the creation of small and medium businesses
• Effectively combat crime

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Attract external investments that create jobs and boost the local economy Creareation of small and medium businesses Cultural and educational programs for children, youth and adults Technical and labor training for workers Be a faithful servant and vigilant of public interests. Effectively combat crime

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Multi cultiral and hardworking population

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

George Washington and the Founding Fathers of the American nation. They are a symbol of courage, freedom and democracy

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

American ethics and moral values

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

Work honestly, be receptive and creative

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

Economic, social, transparency and honesty knowledge

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

Serve citizens

What legacy would you like to leave?

Hard work, Prosperity, honesty and transparency

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

Founding Member of the Cuban Patriotic Board

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

Licensed Real Estate Agent and Investment Consultant for more than 30 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Republic. Teach the characteristics of the Republican government

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

Peter Pan

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

We are the World

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

Defense of democracy and freedom

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Bad administration and Influence peddling

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Capacity, interest in solving the city's problems and honesty

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