Bob O'Malley
About
Bob O'Malley's campaign platform centers on improving transportation infrastructure, specifically advocating for transit and trains. Additionally, he prioritizes managing urban expansion through smart growth policies and working to alleviate traffic congestion in Altamonte Springs.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureBob O'Malley campaigned on improving public transit and advocating for trains.
- developmentBob O'Malley focused his campaign platform on promoting smart growth and easing traffic congestion.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 14:42
- Avg per meeting
- 2:56
- Segments
- 224
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Top issues during term (20)
Opposition to Flock cameras and license plate readers
The City pays three separate vendors for these camera systems, and one speaker estimated about $4,000 a year each to maintain.
Future of the Altamonte Springs Library
The amendment roughly doubles the library budget to $500,000 for the year — paid for out of the general fund your property taxes feed.
Proposed Closure of the City Library
The library costs about $750,000 a year to run, and residents also pay $545,000 toward the county library system.
Clean 2025 Financial Audit and Strong City Finances
Net position rose $24 million to $407 million; all major funds showed healthy reserves.
LYNX paratransit funding agreement
$120,900 from the city budget for paratransit service.
Proposed State Property Tax Reform Could Cut $6 Million from City Budget
Could eliminate the operating budgets for one or two city parks.
mayoral election
Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but the real financial impact depends on which candidate wins and how they manage the city budget.
CraneRIDES Shuttle Spending Questioned
Roughly $2+ million a year continues flowing to a shuttle many speakers said nobody uses.
Tentative millage rate held at 4.0 mills
Your property tax rate stays at 4.0 mills — not raised this year, but higher than pre-2024 and higher than the rolled-back rate would be.
Little Wekiva River erosion control at 729 Little Wekiva Circle
The grant covers 100% of eligible costs, so city taxpayers pay nothing extra.
Buddy Ball program and Opening Day
A $40,000 field resurfacing line appears in the FY2027 budget; the city will share turf replacement costs with Buddy Ball.
Regional Joint Procurement Initiative (AGiL)
Aims to improve revenue, productivity, and efficiency — potential savings on shared purchases.
election and candidates
While voting itself is free, the candidates you choose will directly control your local tax dollars and city budget.
Floodplain permitting improvements
No direct fiscal impact per the staff report.
November 2026 municipal election qualifying
While voting itself is free, the outcome will shape how your tax dollars are spent around the city.
School Resource Officers for 2026-27
The city's share is paid from the General Fund; the school board reimburses half ($295,845.78).
Library data transparency questions
Red Hot & Boom as 250th Anniversary Celebration
Canceling the event saves taxpayer dollars, but local businesses will lose out on a huge night of spending.
election results
Your wallet is tied directly to this because the new commissioner will be voting on your local taxes and city budget priorities.
Crime Statistics Dispute
Decisions during term (74)
Recorded while O'Malley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes from September 16, 2026
Ordinance No. 1845-26 (2nd Reading) — FEMA map revision procedures
Ordinance No. 1847-26 (1st Reading) — Comprehensive plan amendment procedures
Plaza Fifty One PUD extension — 51 N. Weathersfield Avenue
MetroPlan Orlando FY 2026/2027 funding agreement
LYNX FY 2026/2027 funding agreement
Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Seminole County
2026/2027 Neighborhood Improvement Grants — Spring Oaks HOA and Glen Arden Community Association
Renewal of commercial solid waste franchises for FY 2026/2027
Solicitation of proposals for library operator
Finance Item A — Painting and pressure washing services (ITB-26-068-GR)
Finance Item B — Sports supplies and athletic equipment (ITB-26-070-GR)
Finance Item C — Microsoft enterprise licenses (SHI International)
Finance Item D — Technology products and services (SHI and CDW)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Approval of Minutes from September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
Adoption of Resolution 1485 — Final Millage Rate of 4.0 Mills
Adoption of Resolution 1486 — Final FY2026/27 Budget (as amended)
Adoption of Resolution 1487 — State Aid to Libraries Grant Application
Approval of Minutes from the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting
Voting record (14)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of Resolution 1485 — Final Millage Rate of 4.0 Mills
Adoption of Resolution 1486 — Final FY2026/27 Budget (as amended)
Adoption of Resolution 1487 — State Aid to Libraries Grant Application
Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate of 4.0 Mills for FY 2026/27
Supported keeping the millage increase to fund the library first, then police and other programs