Doral council narrows sergeant‑at‑arms role to mayor, approves related resolution

The City of Doral City Council approved a resolution May 14 amending Resolution 25‑309 to specify that the sergeant‑at‑arms position shall be assigned solely for the protection and security of the mayor.

Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso sponsored the item, saying the mayor’s many public appearances make a dedicated sergeant‑at‑arms appropriate. “Over the last couple of months, we've seen the amount of work and events and meetings that the mayor has attended,” Reynoso said.

Council members questioned scope and cost. Councilwoman Cabral asked whether the mayor needs dedicated protection and how often the officer would be used; she cited the approximate salary range referenced in discussion. Mayor Christie Fraga said the position is not 24/7 and is used primarily for representation during events outside the city, rapid travel needs and as a liaison to the police department for city affairs. Fraga added that threats against officials have been received and that, in some cases, police advised alerting when the mayor was coming to City Hall.

Councilwoman Reynoso moved approval; Councilman Rafael Pinedo seconded. A motion to “call the question” passed, and the council recorded votes with a 3–2 outcome in favor (Reynoso, Pinedo and Fraga voted yes; Cabral and Vice Mayor Maureen Porras voted no). The council did not adopt a 24‑hour protection arrangement; the resolution clarifies assignment of the sergeant‑at‑arms to the mayor.

The action assigns the role; council members and the mayor described several existing uses — event security, rapid movement between locations, and liaison tasks — but did not adopt additional budgetary measures in the item.