William Marrero

William Marrero

Nonpartisan

Hialeah City Council Group IV

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor: Melinda De La Vega (Nonpartisan)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

December 9, 2025

Education

High school

Hialeah High School

Associates

Florida International University, 2023

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Birthplace

Florida

Religion

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Profession

Public Administration

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William Marrero (also known as Willy) is a member of the Hialeah City Council in Florida, representing Group IV. He assumed office on December 12, 2025. His current term ends in 2029.

Marrero ran in a special election to the Hialeah City Council to represent Group IV in Florida. He won in the special general election on December 9, 2025.

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

Biography

William Marrero was born in Florida. He earned an associate degree from Florida International University in 2023. His career experience includes working in public administration.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Hialeah, Florida (2025)

General election

Special general election for Hialeah City Council Group IV

William Marrero defeated Javier Morejon in the special general election for Hialeah City Council Group IV on December 9, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marrero (Nonpartisan)	71.1	5,059
		Javier Morejon (Nonpartisan)	28.9	2,060

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 7,119
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Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for Hialeah City Council Group IV

William Marrero and Javier Morejon defeated Mariana Chavez, Juan Santana, and Phillip Kennedy in the special primary for Hialeah City Council Group IV on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Marrero (Nonpartisan)	24.9	3,803
✔		Javier Morejon (Nonpartisan)	23.4	3,568
	Submit photo	Mariana Chavez (Nonpartisan)	22.0	3,368
		Juan Santana (Nonpartisan)	19.1	2,911
	Submit photo	Phillip Kennedy (Nonpartisan)	10.7	1,628

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 15,278
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

William Marrero is a proud son of Hialeah who was born, raised, and deeply rooted in the city he calls home. He is a product of immigrant parents. William was raised with strong conservative values, a deep respect for family, and a commitment to public service. He grew up playing at Bright Park, where his passion for improving community spaces first began.A proud graduate of Hialeah Senior High School and a current student at Florida International University pursuing a degree in Public Administration, William has always believed in leading by example. During high school, he spent his summers interning, volunteering in the community, and staying active in local elections wherein he gained firsthand experience in civic engagement from a young age. At just 21 years old, William has been involved in local government since the age of 15. He currently works in the healthcare field and has previously served as an intern for Commissioner Rene Garcia and as the administrative assistant to Councilman Luis Rodriguez. Today, he is proud to serve on Hialeah’s Centennial Committee, helping shape the future while honoring the city’s rich past. William is running for Hialeah City Council, Group 4, to fight for the needs of working families, seniors, and first responders. His top priorities include lowering the cost of water and sewer services that burden our elderly residents on fixed incomes, investing in safer and better maintain

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?

• Lower cost of living: Hialeah is home to hardworking families who deserve the opportunity to live in the community they love. I will push to lower water and housing cost in our community
• More resources for parks and youth programming: Our parks and youth programs are the heart of our community. I will fight to expand recreational opportunities, improve park facilities and have safe positive spaces for kids to thrive
• Safe Streets and better lighting: Every resident deserves to feel safe in their own neighborhood. I will work to improve street lighting, invest in public safety, and support our first responders so that our families can live, work and play without fear

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety, Infrastructure and Government transparency and Accountability

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

Honesty, integrity and credibility

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

To serve the community that elected them.

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

The first major historical event I clearly remember was the Covid 19 pandemic. I was 17 years old, in my junior year of high school when our lives changes overnight. Schools closed, families had to adjust, and our community came together in ways we had never seen before. Living through that moment at such a formative age taught me resilience and the importance of strong leadership in times of crisis.

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Preceded by Melinda De La Vega	Hialeah City Council Group IV 2025-Present	Succeeded by -