Rachel S. Friedland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 7:00
- Avg per meeting
- 1:45
- Segments
- 64
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Top issues during term (10)(Taxes Budget)
FY 2026/2027 city budget adopted
Total spending drops about $1.77 million (2.5%) from last year even as police spending rises.
November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Charter amendment could change elected officials' annual salaries.
2026 property tax millage rate held at 1.7261 mills
Same rate as last year, but rising property values mean the city collects about $185,815 more.
Mid-year budget amendment
$1.67 million net increase in the general fund from better-than-expected revenues, not from higher taxes.
Permit Fee Adjustment Authority (HB 803)
Fee amounts will track actual costs; private-inspection discounts of 25-50% are now required by state law.
Charter salary and audit amendments on ballot
If approved, the mayor's salary rises to $20,000 and each commissioner's to $15,000 annually.
Lien Search Fee Increase to $125
Raises the per-search cost to title companies and closing agents by $75.
New fee for construction lane and sidewalk closures
New fee revenue for the city; costs passed to construction projects.
Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement
Contract cost not disclosed in the meeting; awarded through a competitive RFP process.
Local business tax increase of 5 percent
About $55,000 in new annual revenue for FY 2026-27, paid by Aventura businesses.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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