Christi Fraga

Christi Fraga (born December 22, 1986) is a Cuban-American politician serving as the Mayor of Doral, Florida, since 2022.[1] She made history by becoming Doral's first female mayor after winning a special runoff election in December 2022.[2] Fraga was re-elected in 2024 with over 79% of the vote.[3]

Early life and education

Fraga has lived in Doral for more than two decades. She earned an associate degree in Business Administration from Miami Dade College and a bachelor's degree in Financial Management and Accounting from Florida International University. In 2014, she completed the Good Government Initiative's Leaders in Excellence program at the University of Miami.[4]

Early career

Fraga was elected to the Doral City Council in 2012 and later served as vice mayor during three of her eight years on the council.[5] In 2013, she proposed the creation of a Youth Advisory Board to increase student civic involvement; the council established the board that year.[6][7] Local coverage in 2019 described her work on initiatives for youth, women and the elderly while on the council.[8]

In 2020, Fraga was elected to the Miami-Dade County School Board (District 5).[9]

Mayor of Doral

Fraga won a December 2022 runoff to become Doral's first woman mayor.[10] She was re-elected in 2024; official city results reported about 79% of the vote and local media noted an easy victory.[11][12]

During her mayoral term, the city opened major phases of Doral Central Park in 2024–2025 following voter-approved bond work.[13][14]

The administration also advanced transportation planning to expand the city's trolley network and update the transit plan.[15]

Pension reform

In 2023, the City Council voted to move toward repealing a lifetime pension program for elected officials and to suspend payments while a new ordinance was prepared; the vote was unanimous.[16] Former officials subsequently sued. In October 2024, a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge ruled that the city had not followed the required procedures to terminate benefits already being paid and ordered the city to use the proper mechanism; the ruling did not affect the city's ability to eliminate the program for future officeholders.[17][18] In 2024, Fraga urged four former officials to return payments they had received and to drop their lawsuit.[19]

Politics and views

Fraga's priorities have included public safety enhancements, school choice policies, and fiscal oversight.[20]

In April 2025, the Doral City Council approved a cooperation agreement under a federal immigration enforcement program. According to Fraga, the agreement was intended to comply with existing law; she stated the city would continue to treat all residents with respect.[21]

Personal life

Fraga lives in Doral with her family.[22]

References

  1. ^ Hernandez, Andrea (October 30, 2024). "Race for Doral mayor comes down to incumbent, former supporter". Local 10 News. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  2. ^ "Empowering Change: How Christi Fraga Became Doral's First-Ever Woman Mayor". Latino Business Review. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  3. ^ Anderson, Anne Geggis (November 6, 2024). "Christi Fraga dusts challenger to keep job as Doral Mayor". Florida Politics. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  4. ^ "Christi Fraga". City of Doral. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  5. ^ "Christi Fraga". City of Doral. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  6. ^ Pulgar, María Alejandra (January 2013). "Christi Fraga: "A Daughter for the City"". Doral Family Journal. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  7. ^ "CITY OF DORAL—Ordinance 2013-02 (Youth Advisory Board)". Doral Family Journal. January 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  8. ^ Pulgar, María Alejandra (January 31, 2019). "Christi Fraga is the new Vice Mayor of the City of Doral". Doral Family Journal. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  9. ^ "Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida, elections". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  10. ^ "Race for Doral mayor comes down to incumbent, former supporter". Local 10 News. October 30, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  11. ^ "Doral Voters Re-elect Mayor Fraga and Councilman Pineyro". City of Doral. November 7, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Fraga and Pineyro reelected in Doral. One council seat heads to runoff". Miami Herald. November 6, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  13. ^ "New Central Park in Doral set to open". Miami Today. July 23, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  14. ^ "Grand opening held for Doral Central Park; 78-acre community hub hailed as historical milestone for city". WSVN 7News. May 18, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  15. ^ "Doral seeks input on update to city transit plan, expanded trolley service". Political Cortadito. March 4, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  16. ^ "City Council approves motion against elected officials pension". Doral Family Journal. April 13, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "Judge allows former Doral officials to keep pension benefits". Miami Herald. October 11, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  18. ^ "City of Doral has to restore pension plan for former elected officials". Doral Family Journal. October 12, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  19. ^ "Doral Mayor calls on ex-Council members to return canceled pension money". Florida Politics. May 11, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  20. ^ "Christi Fraga". City of Doral. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  21. ^ "City of Doral votes to partner with ICE". NBC Miami. April 16, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  22. ^ "Christi Fraga". City of Doral. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
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