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Apopka
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Bryan Nelson

Mayor2018–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending Apr 28, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
4:35:56
Avg per meeting
18:24
Segments
6758

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[38]

Crossroads at Kelly Park Infrastructure and Platting

No city cost identified; the park is developed within the Kelly Park Community Development District.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Commercial and Institutional Site Plan Reviews

Private investment for commercial site improvements on a 0.57-acre parcel.

critical↓Feb 2026[18]

Upcoming Property Tax Reform and Budget Pressures

Could eliminate a primary funding source for municipal police, fire, and infrastructure if enacted without adequate replacement revenues.

high↑Apr 2026[17]

Multifamily Residential Development at The Ridge

Significant infrastructure construction costs associated with multi-family residential growth.

critical↓Apr 2026[12]

Paulucci Acres Residential Subdivision

Developer-funded road widening, roundabout, turn lanes, and utility extensions come with the project.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B Construction Site Plan

Private subdivision development investment.

critical↑Mar 2026[11]

Kelly Park Area Roadway Funding and Development Coordination

Involves multi-million dollar road funding obligations and escrow accounts exceeding $19 million.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Apopka K-8 Charter School Construction Site Plan

No direct city cost; the school project itself would be privately developed.

high↓Feb 2026[10]

Expansion of Apopka Northwest Recreation Complex Soccer Fields

Contract award involves monthly fees of $4,462.50 over an initial two-year term with renewal options.

medium↓Apr 2026[9]

Forensic Audit Procurement Options

Estimated project costs previously ranged over $1 million depending on the scope.

critical→Jan 2026[9]

Wyld Oaks Mixed-Use Development Approval

Substantial private capital investment in commercial and residential infrastructure, contributing to municipal tax and impact fee revenues.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

Homelessness and Resource Center Needs

The land purchase is budgeted at $150,000 using CRA contingency funds.

critical↑Jan 2026[8]

Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Expansion and Compliance

Secures approximately $19.1 million in 100% forgivable clean water funding and $35.1 million in drinking water funding with 50% ($17.5 million) principal forgiveness.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Downtown Townhome Development Land Use Change

Null

high↓Apr 2026[6]

Northwest Church Expansion and Retrofit

Reactivates a previously approved institutional construction project.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Sheeler Park Subdivision Major Development Plan

Private investment in residential infrastructure and local stormwater improvements.

critical↓Jan 2026[6]

Paulucci Acres Planned Development Rezoning

Private investment by the developer for infrastructure and home construction, with city utility connection fees.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Cold Link Apopka Major Development Plan Revision

Null

critical↓Apr 2026[5]

The Ridge Phase 3 Transportation and Infrastructure Impact

Potential costs associated with regional road widening and interim traffic safety solutions.

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

Golden Gem Road Infrastructure Concerns

Potential multi-million dollar remediation costs for stormwater and interceptor trench repairs.

Decisions during term (150)

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

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Approval of April 1, 2026 Minutes

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 3150 — Second Reading — Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Wyld Oaks

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 3118 — Second Reading — LDC Amendment — Town Center Overlay District (Wyld Oaks)

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 3132 — Second Reading — Small-Scale Future Land Use Amendment — 606 S. Hawthorne Avenue

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 3133 — Second Reading — Change of Zoning — 606 S. Hawthorne Avenue

approved3-2Apr 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 3155 — Second Reading — Annexation — Raulerson

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Resolution 2026-23 — Vacation of Right-of-Way 1112 Schopke-Lester Road

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-26 — Budget Amendment No. 4

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Approval of Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026.

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Award a contract for RFP 2026-A-276: Code Enforcement Software

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

Accept the disbursement report for March 2026.

approved5-0Apr 15, 2026

City of Apopka FY2026 Budget-to-Actual for Six Months Ending March 31, 2026.

tabledApr 15, 2026

Pension Settlement with Empower

approvedApr 15, 2026

Approval of January 21, 2026 CRA Meeting Minutes

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Purchase of 205 East 8th Street

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Update to Existing Assistance Programs (FRAP)

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Update to Building Code Assistance Program (BCAP)

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Approval of New Demolition Grant Program

tabledVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Table Design, Engineering, and Architectural Services Assistance Grant

tabledVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Table Special Project Grant Program