Rolando Escalona
ActiveCommissioner — 3
City of Miami
Biography
Rolando Escalona serves as the City of Miami Commissioner for District 3, representing the diverse and historic neighborhoods of Little Havana, East Shenandoah, West Brickell, Silver Bluff, The Roads, and surrounding communities. Elected in December 2025, Commissioner Escalona brings a new generation of leadership focused on accountability, accessibility, and delivering real results for residents. Born in Havana, Cuba, Commissioner Escalona immigrated to the United States and was raised in Miami. His story reflects the lived experience of many in D3: resilience, hard work, and opportunity. He began his career in the hospitality industry, starting as a busboy and working his way up to become a general manager of a major Brickell restaurant, overseeing large teams and complex operations.
Voting Record5 votes
| Date | Motion | Position | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Motion to defer RE8 to May 14th, withdraw FR3, indefinitely defer Discussion Item 2, defer RE10 to April 23rd, and indefinitely defer PZ2 | yes | passed unanimously | 12:27 |
| 2026-03-12 | Motion to reconsider FR2 | no | passed 4-1 | 2:35:16 |
| 2026-03-12 | Motion to pass FR2 | unknown | passed 4-1 | 2:36:10 |
| 2026-02-12 | Motion to approve settlement | yes | failed 2-3 | 1:19:36 |
| 2026-02-12 | Motion to pass second reading ordinances | yes | passed unanimously | 1:27:45 |
Key Statements9 statements
“What I am intending to do is to repeal the ordinance that it was going to be stripped away and given to the city. That's what I want to do.”
Clarifying intent regarding FR2
“If I may? Yeah. Let's open. Todd?”
Comment after meeting recess regarding reopening of Commission meeting
“I do want to say that I think this is probably the most important project for our County. I know that for the folks in downtown, Edgewater, Brickell, everybody in this County, traffic is just unbearable, so if there's a way for us to lighten that load, I would, whatever we need to do to collaborate, prioritize, help, support, please let us know because we're 100% behind it.”
Support for traffic synchronization project in DI3
“The item is good but I have some concerns in the piggyback. Is there any way that we can amend these to 1.5 million just to keep the transparency there?”
Amendment proposal for FR5 concerning cooperative purchasing threshold
“To give them a fair opportunity, because it is a lot that comes with trying to get our items together, making sure they're reviewed for legal sufficiency. And if they're not reviewed for legal sufficiency, that leaves us at a vulnerable place. It's a lot that comes with trying to get our items together, making sure they're reviewed for legal sufficiency.”
Supporting FR4 and the rationale for extending the deadline to allow administration time to review items
“Thank you, Madam Chair. I also had a request for co-sponsors for RE-10, RE-12 and RE-14. Thank you.”
Requesting co-sponsorship of additional resolutions
“50 years is a miracle. And doing the things that you do is incredible. And thank you for what you do for our city.”
Acknowledging Kiwanis Club's 50th anniversary
“First, we want you to know that our community appreciates everything you do for us. I want to charge you to continue with the work that you have been doing for many years. And thank you for all the hard work you have done each day.”
Commending Kiwanis Club on 50 years of service