Village Commission
Mission Statement
To serve our diverse residential and business community by preserving our natural resources, stimulating economic activity, and enhancing the quality of life for present and future generations.
Vice Mayor Goran Cuk
Vice Mayor Goran Cuk was elected Commissioner At-Large in November 2022 for a four-year term until November 2026. Prior to his election, Goran was Vice-Chair of the North Bay Village Finance Board.
Goran is fluent in several languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian), and was born in Zagreb, Croatia. A first-generation Croatian-American, Goran lives on Treasure Island and is a passionate advocate for all North Bay Village residents.
Goran earned a B.S. in Management Information Systems & International affairs from Florida State University, and a Master’s in Management from Harvard University.
An experienced technologist, Goran has a combined decade of experience at General Motors, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Amazon. Throughout his career, Goran has advocated for ‘smart city’ initiatives to modernize government systems, improve K-12 education, reduce crime / traffic, and improve quality of life outcomes through innovation.
Goran is committed to improving North Bay Village through transparency, accountability, and agility. He believes in creating more green spaces, parks, and recreation to continue building community in North Bay Village while protecting our village from flooding & sea level rise through resiliency initiatives. Goran is also committed to responsible, sustainable growth and development of North Bay Village, walkability, and public safety while maintaining financial solvency.
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Commissioner Richard Chervony
Commissioner Richard Chervony was elected to represent North Bay Island again in
November 2024. Originally born in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Chervony has lived in North Bay Village for 31 years. Dr. Chervony served as North Bay Island Commissioner from 2011 to
2016 and more recently served as commissioner from 2020-2024. He has also served as Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, as Secretary of the Financial Advisory Board, as Secretary of the Sustainability and Resilience Task Force, and as a member of the Citizen’s Task Force for the NBV100 initiative.
Dr. Chervony has received multiple honors, including graduation from the Good Government Initiative, induction into the CLEO Leadership Circle, and being awarded Senator Bill Nelson’s Special Congressional Recognition.
A successful entrepreneur, Dr. Chervony is now committed to improving North Bay Village by focusing on financial solvency, transparency, and sustainability. He believes in fighting in Tallahassee for the funding needed to improve the Village’s infrastructure, working to increase and improve the Village’s Green Space, keeping the Village’s Fire Station, and fostering sensible development to improve our quality of life.
Dr. Chervony’s past contributions to the Village include passing the ordinance banning the sale or use of polystyrene food service articles, working with Code Enforcement on penalties regarding vacation home renters, obtaining a $350,000 grant for a dental center at TIES, and setting the bridge opening during rush hour to ease traffic congestion.
Commissioner Chervony studied to become a Doctor of Surgery and Medicine at the University of Salamanca, Spain.
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Commissioner Andy Daro
Commissioner Andy Daro was elected Harbor Island Commissioner in November 2022 for a four-year term until November 2026. Prior to his election, Andy served as a member of the North Bay Village Community Enhancement Board and sits on The Board of Directors for his Condominium Association in Harbor Island.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Andy is a 10+ year resident of Miami, Florida and a resident of North Bay Village since 2018 where he resides with his wife Krisztina and son Aleksander.Â
He attended university in New York and American University of Rome, earning a degree in Economics while graduating with honors and serving as captain of his collegiate Men’s Soccer Team at Manhattanville College.Â
Afterwards, Andy began his career in entrepreneurship and as a real estate professional in New York City, where he worked to help build the Hottinger Team at Douglas Elliman and The Corcoran Group, before relocating to Miami and starting the team’s office in South Florida. He currently leads an international team of top producing realtors at Compass, who have been ranked nationally amongst the top 1.5% of realtors nationwide since 2021.
His love and passion for North Bay Village have now lead him to his current role as Commissioner. While in office, Andy plans to help execute on the plans laid forth in NBV100, especially those concerning to The Island Walk and the economic development of the 79th Street Causeway. He enjoys traveling and an avid Inter Miami CF supporter.
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Commissioner Doris Acosta
Doris Acosta – Commissioner, Treasure Island, North Bay Village , Elected as North Bay Village Commissioner for Treasure Island on November 5, 2024, Doris Acosta is committed to advocating for residents, enhancing transparency, and strengthening community engagement.
Doris has been an active resident of Treasure Island for over 18 years, serving on several local boards, including the Community Enhancement Board, Planning & Zoning Board, and Business Development Board. She has been a steady advocate for the community, receiving the North Bay Village Star Award for her contributions after Hurricane Irma. She also advocated for the creation of North Bay Village’s dog park, a space that has brought residents and their pets together.
On a personal note, Doris brings a rich cultural perspective to her role with her Ecuadorian and Cuban-American roots, and she embodies strong family values and dedication to the well-being of others as demonstrated through her past service as a foster mother for the State of Florida.
With over 20 years of experience working with families in residential real estate, Doris began her career with the local Realtor Association as the Ethics and Education Director. In 2005 she expanded her expertise in new condo development and moved into corporate real estate where she advanced to Operations Manager for a top luxury real estate firm. She later decided to further her career by becoming a real estate Broker, obtaining her Real Estate License in 2008, and she has continued to actively work as a local Realtor ever since.
As Commissioner, Doris is focused on addressing resident needs, enhancing village services, and promoting a thriving, united community in North Bay Village. She is proud to call Treasure Island her home and considers her neighbors her extended family
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News Blogs
North Bay Village Inaugurates New Leadership in Spirited Ceremony
North Bay Village held its official swearing-in ceremony this week,...
Commissioner Goran Cuk Sponsors NBVPD for the Pig Roast Bowl Series
Join the North Bay Village Police Department for the Pig...
Join Us for the Swearing-In Ceremony of North Bay Village’s New Mayor and Commission
North Bay Village residents are cordially invited to attend the...
North Bay Village Unites for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During Tuesday’s Commission meeting, we honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
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