Laureano Cancio (Coral Gables City Commissioner Board Group 2, Florida, candidate 2025)

Laureano Cancio

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Coral Gables City Commissioner Board Group 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 8, 2025

Education

High school

Cass Technical High School

Bachelor's

Wayne State University, 1974

Law

Brooklyn Law School, 1980

Personal

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Attorney at law

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Laureano Cancio ran for election to the Coral Gables City Commissioner Board Group 2 in Florida. He was on the ballot in the general election on April 8, 2025.^[source]

Cancio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Laureano Cancio provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on March 13, 2025:

• High school: Cass Technical High School
• Bachelor's: Wayne State University, 1974
• J.D.: Brooklyn Law School, 1980
• Graduate: Manhattan University, 1985
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Catholic
• Profession: Attorney at Law
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Coral Gables City Commissioner Board Group 2

Incumbent Rhonda Anderson, Laureano Cancio, and Felix Pardo ran in the general election for Coral Gables City Commissioner Board Group 2 on April 8, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Rhonda Anderson (Nonpartisan)
		Laureano Cancio (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Felix Pardo (Nonpartisan)

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Laureano Cancio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cancio'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.

I have an extensive legal background and thorough understanding of all work environments -- private enterprise (Wise/Old London Foods), not-for-profit institutions (Columbia University, and the New York Botanical Garden), and government service (New York Department of Labor, and the Wayne County Department of Social Services). In addition, I have substantial experience in all major areas of administration, such as human resources, marketing, public relations, development, and community relations. As a labor attorney and a former Human Resources Director, I have a lifetime of experience finding viable solutions to difficult human resources problems. Educational background includes a BA in Spanish Literature from Wayne State University, an MBA in Marketing from Manhattan University, and a JD from Brooklyn Law School. Community involvement includes being elected for five consecutive terms as President of the Hispanic Business & Professional Association of Bergen County, and being appointed a Member of the Board of Trustees of Ramapo College of New Jersey.

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?

• Campaign has an emphasis on protecting Coral Gables' Historical Past and preserving Coral Gables Aesthetic Beauty
• Campaign wants the City of Coral Gables to provide greater support for the arts
• Campaign wants the City of Coral Gables to provide greater support for education

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

There is no doubt that the construction boom in Coral Gables has upset many of our citizens and it is clearly the most important issue that must be addressed by our elected officials. The character of our city is under assault and a better balance must be achieved between the needs of our community and its property owners.

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

The ability to find viable solutions to difficult human resources problems is a key to a successful career as an elected official.

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

I have more than ten years of experience working in governmental organizations, private enterprise firms, and the non-profit sector. That experience has made me a very effective problem solver.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Don Quijote De la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. This novel was a founding work of Western literature, and is considered to be the first modern novel. I have visited Spain four times and thoroughly enjoyed visiting the various areas described in the book.

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

Prior experience in government and politics is critical to the success of a Commissioner. It is part of his/her job to make sure that the organization's resources are not squandered.

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

I would recommend that there be greater involvement by the City Commission into how the budget is put together by the City Manager. There is a lot of money spent by our administrators and not enough supervision of how the final numbers are put together. It is important that he Commission become aware of how vendors are picked for specific jobs, as well as the bidding process they must engage in prior to getting a city contract. More time must be spent in the actual process of budget creation by he Commission, if we are ever to bring the appropriate supervision over the process.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government officials must learn how to put in place specific processes that ensure transparency and open debate. An open organization needs to become more open as it proposes and advances critical initiatives.

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