Maximizing Tax Incentives for Workforce and Affordable Housing Development in Miami-Dade County

Florida State Senator Alexis Calatayud previously served as the Director of Policy and Programs at the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). To Senator Calatayud, educational opportunity means we ensure every child can achieve the American Dream through high-quality, accessible VPK-12 education, affordable postsecondary programs, and workforce training that align with the jobs of the future.

Senator Calatayud worked in lockstep with the Legislature to enhance Florida’s VPK-20 Education System – successfully advocating for historic increases in public education, teacher salary funding, and developing education laws signed by the Governor into a multi-tiered implementation plan.

Prior to her role in Legislative Affairs at FLDOE, Senator Calatayud was Representative Vance Aloupis’ campaign manager in the 2018 and 2020 election cycles and served as his Legislative Aide from 2018 – 2020.

Senator Calatayud is a graduate of Florida International University.

Lazaro Solis has served the residents of Miami-Dade County for more than 30 years. In 2005, he was appointed to the position of Assistant Property Appraiser. In 2008, Miami-Dade voters opted to have the duties of Property Appraiser held by an elected official and in 2009 Mr. Solis was appointed Deputy Property Appraiser.

Mr. Solis held the position of Property Appraiser from February 2014 through November 2014. He took on the challenge of filling this vacancy and was responsible for the largest tax roll in the State of Florida, consisting of over 1 million properties.

Mr. Solis is currently the Deputy Property Appraiser for Miami-Dade County. He ensures the Office meets all statutory requirements while serving the public’s needs and works closely with the State to maintain compliance with new legal requirements.

Lazaro Solis is a graduate of University of Miami with a degree in Business Administration.