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Sarah Reece

Commissioner, District 32021-11-16 - 2027-11-01 (start: earliest oath read in city minutes is Nov 16 2021, continuous service re-sworn Nov 21 2023 and Nov 18 2025; month-level end: November 2027 per the Term Expires November 2027 line on the City Commission page)

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Nov 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
13:55
Avg per meeting
1:44
Segments
184

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Aug 2026[26]

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.

critical↓Sep 2026[17]

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.

critical↓Aug 2026[14]

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.

high↓Jun 2026[14]

Clean 2025 Financial Audit and Strong City Finances

Net position rose $24 million to $407 million; all major funds showed healthy reserves.

medium↓Oct 2026[13]

LYNX paratransit funding agreement

$120,900 from the city budget for paratransit service.

critical↓Jan 2026[12]

Proposed State Property Tax Reform Could Cut $6 Million from City Budget

Could eliminate the operating budgets for one or two city parks.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Fire-code violations at apartment and condo complexes

Potential fines and compliance costs for property owners, which could affect rents or association dues.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Altamonte Mall stipulated compliance orders

Stipulated fines and compliance terms for the mall's owner; specifics will be set in the orders.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Residential property maintenance violations

Fines can accrue daily if violations aren't corrected by the board's deadline.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

CraneRIDES Shuttle Spending Questioned

Roughly $2+ million a year continues flowing to a shuttle many speakers said nobody uses.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

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.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Little Wekiva River erosion control at 729 Little Wekiva Circle

The grant covers 100% of eligible costs, so city taxpayers pay nothing extra.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

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.

medium↓May 2026[6]

Regional Joint Procurement Initiative (AGiL)

Aims to improve revenue, productivity, and efficiency — potential savings on shared purchases.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

election and candidates

While voting itself is free, the candidates you choose will directly control your local tax dollars and city budget.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Floodplain permitting improvements

No direct fiscal impact per the staff report.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

November 2026 municipal election qualifying

While voting itself is free, the outcome will shape how your tax dollars are spent around the city.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

School Resource Officers for 2026-27

The city's share is paid from the General Fund; the school board reimburses half ($295,845.78).

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Library data transparency questions

Decisions during term (74)

Recorded while Reece was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Approval of minutes from September 16, 2026

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Ordinance No. 1845-26 (2nd Reading) — FEMA map revision procedures

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Ordinance No. 1847-26 (1st Reading) — Comprehensive plan amendment procedures

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Plaza Fifty One PUD extension — 51 N. Weathersfield Avenue

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

MetroPlan Orlando FY 2026/2027 funding agreement

tabledOct 7, 2026

LYNX FY 2026/2027 funding agreement

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Seminole County

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

2026/2027 Neighborhood Improvement Grants — Spring Oaks HOA and Glen Arden Community Association

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Renewal of commercial solid waste franchises for FY 2026/2027

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Solicitation of proposals for library operator

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Finance Item A — Painting and pressure washing services (ITB-26-068-GR)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Finance Item B — Sports supplies and athletic equipment (ITB-26-070-GR)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Finance Item C — Microsoft enterprise licenses (SHI International)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Finance Item D — Technology products and services (SHI and CDW)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

approved5-0Sep 16, 2026

Approval of Minutes from September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 16, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 1485 — Final Millage Rate of 4.0 Mills

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 16, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 1486 — Final FY2026/27 Budget (as amended)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 16, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 1487 — State Aid to Libraries Grant Application

approved5-0Sep 3, 2026

Approval of Minutes from the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting