Hialeah Mayor and City Council Welcome Dominican Regidores Association

Delegation from the Dominican Republic visits Hialeah to discuss municipal governance

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:07pm

A dimly lit, textured painting of a city council chamber with a single figure seated at a desk, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight, conceptually representing the international exchange of local government practices.Hialeah's city leaders welcome international partners to discuss municipal governance and community engagement.Hialeah Today

The mayor of Hialeah, Bryan Calvo, and members of the Hialeah City Council recently hosted a delegation from the Dominican Republic's Association of Regidores (municipal council members). The visit aimed to facilitate discussions on local government practices and policies between the two cities.

Why it matters

As a city with a large Dominican-American population, Hialeah's engagement with Dominican municipal leaders highlights the city's efforts to build international connections and learn from global best practices in urban governance.

The details

The delegation from the Dominican Republic's Association of Regidores met with Hialeah's mayor and city council members to share insights and experiences related to municipal administration, community engagement, and policy development. The visit was part of an ongoing effort by Hialeah to foster cultural and governmental exchanges with its sister cities and international partners.

  • The visit took place on April 14, 2026.

The players

Bryan Calvo

The mayor of Hialeah, Florida.

Association of Regidores

A municipal council member association from the Dominican Republic that visited Hialeah.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to host this delegation from the Dominican Republic and learn from their experiences in local government. Fostering these international connections is crucial for Hialeah as we work to improve our city and better serve our diverse community.”

— Bryan Calvo, Mayor of Hialeah

What’s next

The Hialeah City Council plans to continue discussions with the Association of Regidores to identify potential areas of collaboration and exchange of best practices in municipal governance.

The takeaway

Hialeah's outreach to the Dominican Republic's municipal leaders demonstrates the city's commitment to learning from global perspectives and strengthening its ties with the international community, particularly among its large Dominican-American population.