By Victor J. Rosario, candidate for Miami-Dade County Mayor · November 12, 2026
VICTOR J. ROSARIO | CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 2028
Residents First. Accountability Without Exceptions.
This Is Personal. This Is Why I Am Running.
There are many reasons I am running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County. I want to transform our local government, create economic opportunities, improve transportation, modernize county operations, protect residents, and establish a Residents-First Administration.
But there is another reason I am running, and this one is deeply personal.
I am running because I believe government must be accountable. I believe no individual should be allowed to hide behind a government position, federal employment, institutional relationships, or an agency badge to escape scrutiny.
I am a United States Coast Guard veteran. I served my country, wore the uniform, and fulfilled my responsibilities.
However, my personal history also includes experiences that I believe deserve serious investigation.
Approximately 24–25 years ago, during my Coast Guard service, I worked under an individual named Jared Charles Matts, who was my supervisor.
After leaving the Coast Guard, I experienced circumstances over the years that I did not initially understand. I have concerns about electronic activity, interference, and conduct that I believe may be connected to my former supervisory relationship and individuals associated with the Department of Homeland Security.
For years, I did not understand why certain things were happening or whether there was a connection between the incidents I experienced.
Today, I am publicly raising these concerns because I want answers, documentation, independent investigation, and accountability.
I am not going to pretend that these experiences do not exist simply because the individuals involved may have government positions or institutional connections.
My Family Has Also Been Part of My Concerns
My concerns are not limited to myself.
I have also experienced serious concerns involving circumstances affecting my family, including my mother and my brother.
I have questions about electronic activity and other circumstances that I believe deserve examination. I have wondered whether there could be connections between these events and the experiences I have described.
I cannot independently establish that the health difficulties experienced by my family members were caused by electronic activity or by any particular individual. However, I am not going to ignore my concerns or stop seeking answers.
My family deserves the same respect, privacy, and protection as every other American family.
I want the relevant circumstances examined through independent investigation and available evidence.
Jared Charles Matts and My Demand for Accountability
I am identifying Jared Charles Matts because of my personal history and the allegations I am raising concerning my experiences.
I believe the circumstances surrounding my experiences deserve a thorough and independent investigation.
My concern is that individuals working within government institutions can sometimes be difficult for ordinary citizens to challenge, particularly when those citizens believe that the same institutions are involved in the circumstances they are reporting.
That is precisely why independent oversight matters.
I am not asking for special treatment. I am not asking anyone to bypass the law.
I am asking for the evidence to be examined, the appropriate authorities to investigate, and accountability to follow if misconduct is established.
A federal position should not place anyone above the law.
Why My Relationship With the Department of Homeland Security Will Change
Now let us discuss something that directly concerns the future of Miami-Dade County.
The Department of Homeland Security is a federal institution. I have personal experience serving within the federal system, and I understand that government agencies have responsibilities and operational requirements.
But Miami-Dade County has its own responsibilities.
The Office of the Mayor is responsible for serving Miami-Dade County residents, protecting county resources, and exercising its lawful authority.
When I become Mayor, I will not automatically continue existing administrative relationships simply because previous administrations approved them.
I will not automatically sign documents, memoranda, agreements, or other arrangements involving DHS without examining what those documents authorize, whom they benefit, what obligations they create, and what consequences they have for our residents.
My personal experiences and the allegations I have raised make independent legal and ethical review especially important.
I will not voluntarily provide special treatment, institutional protection, or discretionary county benefits to any individual.
My First Executive Order Concerning DHS
Upon being sworn in as Mayor of Miami-Dade County, I intend to sign an executive order establishing an immediate comprehensive review of all county agreements and administrative arrangements involving the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies.
This review will include:
- Existing memoranda of understanding.
- Intergovernmental agreements.
- Data-sharing and information-sharing arrangements.
- County facilities and resources made available to federal agencies.
- County personnel and administrative cooperation.
- Financial commitments and obligations.
- Existing authorizations and delegated responsibilities.
- Any arrangement that raises questions concerning residents' privacy, civil rights, constitutional protections, or county interests.
Where the Office of the Mayor possesses the legal authority to suspend, terminate, withdraw from, or refuse renewal of an arrangement, I intend to evaluate and exercise that authority as appropriate.
I will not authorize new discretionary agreements without a complete understanding of their purpose, obligations, legal authority, and consequences.
I want every agreement documented. I want every responsibility identified. I want every county commitment justified.
And I want residents to understand what their government is agreeing to.
I Am Not Going to Sign Away the Interests of Miami-Dade County
Let me make my position clear.
I am not going to walk into the Office of the Mayor and start signing documents for the Department of Homeland Security simply because someone expects me to do so.
I will not sign an agreement that has not received appropriate legal review.
I will not voluntarily authorize discretionary arrangements that provide improper benefits or protections to individuals whose conduct is the subject of unresolved allegations.
I will not ignore potential conflicts of interest.
If an agreement does not serve a legitimate public purpose or fails to protect Miami-Dade County's interests, I will not voluntarily approve it.
Existing contractual obligations and applicable federal and state laws will be respected and addressed through the appropriate legal procedures.
If DHS wants to establish or continue a cooperative relationship with Miami-Dade County, the relationship must be based on lawful authority, documented responsibilities, accountability, and respect for our residents.
Cooperation is not submission.
Taking These Concerns to Florida and Washington
My intention is to pursue these concerns beyond the Office of the Mayor.
Where appropriate, I intend to bring documented allegations, supporting records, and requests for independent oversight to:
- The Governor of Florida.
- The Florida Legislature.
- The United States Department of Justice.
- The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General.
- Relevant congressional oversight committees.
- The White House.
- Other appropriate federal and state investigative authorities.
I want formal documentation. I want appropriate authorities to examine the allegations. I want written responses and accountability through established legal procedures.
If an independent investigation establishes violations of law, I expect the appropriate authorities to take the necessary action, including prosecution where warranted.
If my rights have been violated, I reserve the right to pursue every available legal remedy.
If the County's lawful interests are challenged, I am prepared to defend them through the courts.
I am not afraid of legal proceedings. I am not afraid of judicial review. I am not afraid of asking difficult questions.
I Am Not Part of the Federal Government. I Am Accountable to the Residents.
One of the reasons I am entering this race is that I believe Miami-Dade County needs a different approach to government.
I am not running to become part of an institutional arrangement where everyone protects everyone else and residents are left without answers.
I am running to establish a government where documentation matters, where authority has boundaries, and where accountability applies regardless of someone's position.
I understand the distinction between federal authority and county authority. I understand that the Mayor cannot order federal prosecutions or unilaterally cancel federal obligations.
But I also understand that the Mayor has responsibilities and lawful administrative authority that must be exercised.
I intend to use every lawful tool available to protect Miami-Dade County.
My Final Position
I have spent years carrying questions about experiences that I believe deserve answers.
I have identified the individual at the center of my personal allegations. I have explained why the Department of Homeland Security is part of my concerns. I have explained why I intend to review the County's relationship with that institution.
I am not going to pretend that signing a government document is an insignificant administrative action.
When I sign something as Mayor, it will carry the authority and responsibility of the Office of the Mayor.
I will take that responsibility seriously.
I want accountability. I want independent investigations. I want the truth established through evidence. And where the law has been violated, I want the appropriate consequences.
I will pursue this matter through lawful administrative channels, federal oversight, and the judicial system when necessary.
I served my country. I respect honorable public service. But I will not accept the idea that a government position makes someone untouchable.
That is part of my personal history. That is part of my reason for running. And that is part of the administration I intend to establish.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WILL HAVE A RESIDENTS-FIRST ADMINISTRATION.
RESIDENTS FIRST. ACCOUNTABILITY WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS.
Victor J. Rosario
Candidate for Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Election Day: November 7, 2028
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About Victor J. Rosario
Victor J. Rosario is the Residents-First candidate for Miami-Dade County Mayor 2028. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, entrepreneur, technologist, and artist, Victor brings a track record of building real solutions — from AI tools to campaign policy — that serve Miami-Dade's 2.8 million residents.
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