Ralph Rosado is a fraud, liar, puppet trying to become Miami commissioner

Is Miami Commission District 4 candidate Ralph Rosado a habitual liar or a compulsive liar? Or is he a pathological liar?

A habitual liar falls into the habit of lying because it’s easier or more convenient than telling the truth. A compulsive liar gets a “high” — similar to other drug addictions — when they can get away with a lie and fool somebody. So they often can’t help themselves. Pathological lying is more likely to be intentional, manipulative and self-serving and can lead to serious impairment of functioning in social, occupation and other areas, according to a 2020 study.

In his bid to replace the late Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who died in April, urban planning consultant Ralph Rosado — running against Jose Regalado of those Regalados in a special election June 3 — sent out an email this week to voters, swearing to be an independent candidate. It’s another lie. Because he’s Commissioner Joe Carollo‘s guy.

“From the start of this campaign, I’ve made it clear that I am running as an independent voice — not aligned with any political group or current elected official. However, my opponent’s campaign, in desperation due to their inability to find issues with my character, accomplishments or platform, has chosen to mislead voters and lie about ‘endorsements,'” Rosado wrote in the email.

“So, let me be clear: I have not sought, nor have I accepted, endorsements from anyone on the City Commission because I believe this moment calls for a new kind of leadership at City Hall.”

He put that last sentence in bold. But he knows its bullshit. Because Carollo has not only endorsed him — naturally, it’s not official… one wouldn’t put this on a door hanger — but the commissioner accused of abusing his power, and who has cost the city millions in legal fees, is also pouring tens of thousands from his political action committee to pay for mailers and TV ads for Rosado.

Carollo is so involved, in fact, that he was seen directing the video that Rosado recorded at a city park to use in an ad. And Rosado got caught lying to Ladra about that, as well. He said Carollo wasn’t there. “He wasn’t directing.” When he clearly was. Even Marjory Carollo was there, with a clipboard in her arms, cradled like a baby.

And Rosado is lying to voters again, about a “candidate forum” that he attended this week where there was an empty seat theatrically set up for Jose Regalado.

“Thank you to all the neighbors who came out to this week’s District 4 candidate forum. I was proud to be the only candidate who showed up — sharing my vision answering your questions and listening to what matters most to you,” Rosado posted on Instagram. “Showing up for this community isn’t just something I talk about — it’s something I practice. And I’ll continue showing up, every day, for District 4 as your Commissioner.”

Except Tuesday’s event wasn’t a forum for District 4 candidates with the Shenandoah Neighborhood Association, as first reported erroneously in the Floridian Press (it has since been fixed). It was an ambush in Silver Bluff, which is mostly District 3, Joe Carollo’s district — just a tiny sliver is in D4 — by the president of the Loco Joe Pollo Carollo Fan Club, Beba Sardiñas Mann, who got illegal street closures in her neighborhood in 2021, if temporarily, thanks to the commissioner’s abuse of the system. A judge had them forcibly removed in 2023. Most of the questions at Tuesday’s forum were asked by Beba’s hubby.

Jose Regalado, who was invited after the event was posted, never confirmed.

“My only communication regarding this event was a brief text message from the intended moderator — no direct conversation, no confirmation of my availability, and no discussion of debate format or topics,” Regalado wrote in an email to the Silver Bluff Homeowners Association.

“While I deeply respect neighborhood and homeowners associations and strongly support their role in promoting community engagement, I have significant concerns about fairness and impartiality in this instance,” he added. “The individual organizing and moderating this debate maintains a close, pubic relationship with a commissioner who is actively managing my opponent’s campaign, personally funding attacks against me exceeding $250,000 from his own campaign account, and using his daily radio show to spread misinformation about my candidacy.”

“Genuine debates require transparency, neutrality, and procedural fairness, conditions clearly not met here. That said, I remain fully available and eager to openly discuss any topics or concerns directly with residents, neighborhood and homeowners associations or any community group,” Regalado said. “District 4 voters deserve transparency and fairness, and I’ll continue advocating for exactly that.”

In other words, Regalado — who had gone to a meet and greet (Rosado also went) the day before with the Shenandoah Neighborhood Association — knew it was a political stunt to begin with. That is why Rosado reportedly took a film crew/photographer for campaign material.

Because Rosado, who did not return calls and texts from Ladra, is a fraud on top of being a liar and a puppet.

What does Carollo want in return for his investment? Rosado’s vote, of course.

The new commissioner, Regalado or Rosado, will be elected on June 3 and in place for the June 12 meeting where Commissioner Damian Pardo wants to present a measure to put lifetime term limits on the November ballot. Carollo, who wants to run for mayor and could be blocked by this, is against it. Guess which way Rosado will vote if he’s elected. He has to pay Carollo back somehow.

Who knows what else is on corrupt Carollo’s revenge wishlist? Destroying the community redevelopment agencies? Outdoor gym equipment in every park? We can say goodbye to the Bayfront Park Management Trust. Since he was removed as chair, because of accusations he used the budget as his own personal slush fund, he has said the Trust needs to go.

The Little Havana businessmen who own Ball & Chain and have been a target of Carollo’s political ire could be in trouble. So is Coconut Grove — all of it — just because Carollo has been wanting to spite them since the redistricting fight in 2023.

So is anyone he considers an enemy, including city employees who won’t do his bidding.

That’s why Carollo is so desperately helping Rosado. The election June 3 is going to change the dynamic on the commission and either give Crazy Joe a majority or, in most cases, freeze him out.

“Voters are looking for honesty, transparency, and a commitment to serve the public — not political alliances or agendas, or more of the same,” Rosado writes in his email, very cynically, because he is not honest or transparent, has a political alliance and is more of the same.

A fraud.

A liar.

A puppet.

Joe Carollo, Jose Regalado, Ralph Rosado

Ralph Rosado is a fraud, liar, puppet trying to become Miami commissioner added by Ladra on May 16, 2025
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