Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado was born in Havana, Cuba, and arrived in Miami in 1962 as part of Operation Pedro Pan. At a young age, Mr. Regalado began a prominent career in journalism working at various radio and television stations including WFAB, WCKT, and WLTV. He gained international recognition as a correspondent covering events in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. His reporting took him to the White House, where he served as a member of the presidential press corps under Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.

In 1996, wishing to serve his local community, Mr. Regaldo was elected to the Miami City Commission and subsequently reelected in 1999, 2003, and 2007. In 2009, he was elected as the 42nd Mayor of the City of Miami, serving two consecutive terms. In 2018, he was appointed by President Trump as the Director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, bringing professional news and information programming to over one  million Cuban adults each week.

Mr. Regalado’s family has a strong history of public service. His father, an attorney and journalist, was a political prisoner for 20 years. He instilled in the young Regalado a passion for justice and democracy.

Property Appraiser Regalado’s children, Tomás Jr., Raquel, and José, have also continued the family legacy pursuing careers in public service.

His contributions to journalism and public service have left a lasting impact on the Miami community and beyond.