Don’t be Spooked by these Group 1 Candidates

October 28, 2025

Here are the 5 candidates who signed up to run after Daniel Ciraldo filed – and why you shouldn’t vote for them. Daniel is still the One for Group One! It’s time the residents had a true representative with a record of service and the courage to stand up to special interests.

That’s why more than 50 residents and local leaders have already endorsed him.

Vote Early or on Election Day!

Brian Ehrlich

Short Term Rental / Airbnb Real Estate Developer

Unendorsed by the Miami Beach Democrats

Mostly funded by a Dark Money PAC with significant donations from real estate developers

Claims he fought Tallahassee – but all he did was write a letter to the editor…

Don’t be Fooled!

Monica Matteo Salinas

City of Miami Beach employee on a leave of absence to run for Commission. Needs to resign her job if elected

Democrat-targeted mailers in support of Monica are being sent from a Florida-registered Political Committee which does not have to disclose donors until January 2026 #shady

She’s using the Prince of Darkness to run her campaign. He’s most famously known for his attempt at a hostile takeover of the Miami Design Preservation League in 2018, after the group opposed the massive 5th and Alton tower.

Received donation from developers and has been unclear on whether she would support developer zoning exceptions

Supported by pro-upzoning SobeSafe – who wants more luxury development on our beach and supports the Washington and Lincoln Road height upzonings

Failed leadership of an affordable housing nonprofit which led to the County taking over its operations. Read about it in the Miami Herald article: click here.

Omar Jimenez

Arrested in 2021 for punching his own father

Source: City of Miami Beach Police Department public record, Case No. 2021-00057585

Monique Pardo Pope

PAC funded by a developer Rivani, who is bringing Playboy to Miami Beach and wants 10-story buildings on Lincoln Road

Has expressed support for SB180, the state law that preempts local zoning decisions on Miami Beach

Received endorsement from Miami Realtors PAC which has supported multiple state preemption bills

Ava Frankel

Luxury realtor and TikTok Influencer who sells McMansions

Uses ChatGPT/AI for her platform positions, but has not disclosed this… However, if you ask her a basic question in person about our city – e.g., where Flamingo Park is – she doesn’t know. We can’t afford a ChatGPT Commissioner for 4 years.

The choice is clear this election – vote Daniel Ciraldo for Miami Beach Group 1. Endorsed by more than 50 residents and local leaders.

Early voting through November 2nd. Election day November 4th.

Learn more at danielformiamibeach.org

About the Candidate

Daniel Ciraldo is a longtime advocate for Miami Beach, former Executive Director of the Miami Design Preservation League, and a candidate for City Commission – Group 1. His platform focuses on transparency, preservation, and community-first policies.

All views and policy positions expressed on this website are those of Daniel Ciraldo, candidate for Miami Beach Commission, and do not reflect the views of any organization, endorser, or client with which he may be affiliated.

Daniel's Top Priorities

A City That Works for Residents
Keep Miami Beach Livable & Walkable
Smart Growth, Not Tall Towers
Safer Streets & Stronger Infrastructure
Transparent, Resident-First Leadership

Endorsements

Because he is a powerful force behind historical preservation and will stand up to developers while protecting our city and state against overdevelopment.

Daniel has been a superb leader of MDPL, and will be an equally terrific addition to the City Commission. He is principled, smart and deeply loves his hometown of Miami Beach. He will be a commissioner who will always keep the needs of residents uppermost. I enthusiastically endorse him for City Commission.

Because he is such a great guy and community leader!

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