Elvin Villalobos, an immigrant from Nicaragua who crossed the border illegally, is unfit to serves as Commissioner in the City of Tamarac. Villalobos does not have any legislative accomplishments for District 3 or the City as a whole. While in office, Villalobos has advocated to raise taxes, voted in favor or wealthy real estate developers bringing over development and traffic to the City and spends most of his time on the dais bickering with all of his colleagues including the Mayor, and Commissioners Bolton, Daniels, and Wright. He has not made sound financial decisions as a Commissioner. He waived the $700 car allowance which totals about $8,400 per year and illegally asked staff to purchase a city vehicle which would cost in excess of $30,000 annually.
Villalobos should focus on his personal problems
Villalobos should turn his attention to his own personal issues before seeking to lead our community. Currently embroiled in a contentious divorce from his wife, Jacqueline, Villalobos faces allegations of a relationship with another individual, allegedly a man named Alex. This ongoing situation has reportedly caused significant strain, affecting not only his own stability but also the well-being of his two daughters.
Adding to these personal challenges, Villalobos’ financial troubles have become increasingly public. Recently, he settled a lawsuit with American Express over unpaid debts reportedly totaling close to $50,000. Compounded by the struggles of his business ventures, these issues cast doubt on his ability to make sound financial decisions and raise serious concerns about his suitability to manage the city’s resources responsibly.
Figure 1 Source: Broward County Clerk of Courts Case Search
Villalobos has money to spend on his campaign but none for American Express
Through the most recent campaign filing report we reviewed, Elvin Villalobos has raised $95,898.42 but most of those dollars came from his own pocket. He made several $1,000 contributions dating back to December of 2021 and has made lump sum contributions of $10,000, and $25,000, and about $1,000 monthly in 2023.
Based on his recent settlement with American Express (Case No: COWE-24-049012), Villalobos must pay back a total of $17,807.49 on two separate credit cards. $10,979.52 for an account ending in 2001 and $6,872.97 on a card ending in 3009. Elvin Villalobos made a payment of $5.00 on August 30, 2024, and must continue paying $5 monthly through October of 2024. Payments then increase to $10 monthly. See the full payment schedule outlined in the table below.
Amount | Payment Schedule | Amount | Payment Schedule | |
$5.00 | 8/2024 – 10/2024 | $145.00 | 8/2024 – 10/2024 | |
$10.00 | 11/2024 – 4/2025 | $290.00 | 11/2024 – 4/2025 | |
$20.00 | 5/2025 – 10/2025 | $480.00 | 5/2025 – 10/2025 | |
$30.00 | 11/2025 – 12/2025 | $670.00 | 11/2025 – 12/2025 | |
$222.03 | January 1, 2026 | $477.97 | January 1, 2026 | |
$700.00 | 2/2026 – 4/2026 |
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$1,000.00 | 5/2026 – 11/2026 | |||
$1,402.49 | December 1, 2026 |
Based on the campaign finance report, Elvin Villalobos has contributed over $74,000 to his campaign account in the form of a loan or direct contributions from his failing businesses. Based on the Form 6 report he filed with the state of Florida his total annual income is $78,722 of which $51,531 comes from the City of Tamarac and the other $27,131 comes from his Naples based business, Elko Filtering. Villalobos claims a net worth of $10,000 as of June 5, 2024.
It is widely known that Villalobos, his failing businesses, and his family members have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in PPP loans. Is Elvin Villalobos using PPP money to finance his campaign? What is the source of the campaign contributions in excess of $47,000? Was this, the Nicaraguan born Elvin Villalobos, his idea of the American dream? To fleece the United States government during Covid along with reputable credit card companies like American Express. Voters and residents want to know, and we deserve answers. Villalobos cannot be trusted with the City’s dollars.
Figure 3 Source: Form 6 Filing with the Florida Commission on Ethics https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/Report/PrintForm/?filingId=963248
Figure 4 Total income for Elvin Villalobos
Elvin Villalobos has the full support and endorsement of Tamarac Mayor Michelle Gomez who he once challenged for Mayor of Tamarac in 2018 as a resident of District 1. The Sun Sentinel broke the news on Villalobos violent past. See the following text from the Sun Sentinel.
“Records obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel show that on Aug. 20, 2012, when he was living in Hialeah, Villalobos was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol on charges of battery and careless driving. Records show adjudication was withheld.
Villalobos said he cut off by a driver on Interstate 595 near Davie and hit the car from behind.
He said the other driver came out of his car “and started screaming. I accidentally touched the face of the other person while defending myself. I got arrested for that.”
Villalobos said he was sentenced to six months’ probation.”
Why would Tamarac Mayor Michelle Gomez support someone who once challenged her for Mayor, has proven to be financially irresponsible, morally reprehensible, and has no real connection to the community he serves. He relocated from Hialeah to District 1 of Tamarac and after losing to Gomez in 2018. Afterwards, selfishly moved his family to District 3 to challenge Julie Fishman and win by the smallest of margins with just 104 votes. Villalobos has not represented the District well, has proven to be both financially and morally bankrupt. The residents of District 3 should send Elvin home so he can focus on his family and finances.
6 responses to “Elvin Villalobos is Unfit to Serve as Commissioner”
Stay in your own hood. You have many problems there.
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This seems to be a “Bolton” driven hachet job. While you’re at it why not write a piece on how shady Bolton is? That would be fair.
This seems to be a “Bolton” driven hachet job. While you’re at it why not write a piece on how shady Bolton is? That would be fair.
Hey Elbert, don’t cry because you were voted out and have acted like an immature jacka$$ ever since, just like Bolton the clown.