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Doral council appoints Ray Valdez as inspector general after committee recommendation

3307573 · May 15, 2025
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Summary

The council appointed Ray Valdez to the new inspector general position by a recorded 3–2 vote after committee interviews and discussion about impartiality, recusal, and the office’s powers to initiate investigations.

The City of Doral City Council voted May 14 to appoint Ray Valdez as the city’s first inspector general, following a selection committee that interviewed two candidates and unanimously recommended Valdez.

City Attorney presented the committee’s work, noting the committee met twice, interviewed two candidates and voted unanimously to recommend Valdez. Valdez answered questions from council members during the meeting.

Vice Mayor Maureen Porras and Councilwoman Cabral raised concerns about independence and…

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