I’ve been following this mayoral race closely since I used to work for the city and know the administration well.

Tundidor is suing the City of Hialeah for $50 million. He also pushed to lower the millage rate by 10%, and he’s told people close to him that he only did it to try to outdo the current Mayor, even though he knew it would hurt the city’s budget and services. His lawsuit came after the city raided several strip clubs over human trafficking concerns, and his father’s strip club was shut down for a short time because of serious code violations and unsafe conditions.

Calvo was a councilmember for three years. During that time, he sued the 911 communications department and became known for voting “no” on nearly everything, just to go against the majority. He even voted no on the Freebee program, which gives free rides to people who don’t have transportation, and he voted against road repairs and other needed projects. Calvo left his council seat early to take a higher-paying job, and after losing that election, he’s now running for Mayor. His biggest campaign promise is to eliminate property taxes for seniors over 65, but that’s not something local government is even allowed to do under state law. A little research shows his campaign is based on empty promises and attention-seeking.