Jon Pearlman
About
Jon Pearlman's platform centers around slowing down and halting major downtown redevelopment projects and large-scale building plans in Boca Raton. As the founder of the 'Save Boca' movement, his priorities include reshaping local growth policies and challenging existing downtown contracts to preserve the city's current scale and character.
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Campaign promises (2)
- developmentJon Pearlman campaigned on opposing and defeating major downtown redevelopment plans such as the One Boca proposal.Related votes
- developmentHe initiated efforts to toss the downtown contract through the 'Save Boca' movement.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 3:32:30
- Avg per meeting
- 9:14
- Segments
- 2821
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Top issues during term (20)
North Park Golf and Recreation Development
Not quantified; the request is only for a framework discussion, not a build commitment.
Interim City Manager Appointment
Standard executive compensation package for the interim city manager.
North Park Skate Park Development
Funded through existing municipal capital improvement allocations.
Downtown Civic Area and Memorial Park Master Plan
To be determined based on planning scope and regional agency agreements.
"The Sanborn" Private Club Development
Private investment in downtown commercial and club facilities.
Residential Height and Three-Story Mega-Home Regulations
Residents opposing the project have retained counsel and warn of costly litigation; property values in R-1 neighborhoods could be affected either way.
election schedule
This standard election administration has no direct impact on your personal taxes.
Nuisance Animal Feeding Regulations
Ends staff and legal time spent on an ordinance the city couldn't enforce.
Equitable Youth Sports Facilities
Requires significant capital investment, though philanthropic partnerships and matching funds were proposed.
City Council Seat C Vacancy
None directly associated with these administrative appointments.
$125M police headquarters bond referendum
Up to $125 million in general obligation bonds, repaid by city taxpayers if voters approve.
Vision Zero Action Plan Adoption
Supported by federal SS4A grant funds.
Electric Bicycle Safety and Regulations
None specified.
Mizner Park Real Property Transfer to City
Potential financial or legal exposure flagged if the conveyance proceeds without full document review.
School Zone Speed Detection Program
Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Tax Funding and MSTU
Involves approximately $80 million annually in county property tax revenues.
Affordable Housing and Small Unit Zoning
Tied to SHIP state funding allocations for affordable housing programs.
Park Tower at Broken Sound Residential Project
No direct city cost; the project adds housing stock including 10 affordable units.
Palm Beach County MSTU and Sheriff's Office Funding
Potentially about $85 million a year in county tax relief for city residents if the MSTU is implemented next year.
Housing Authority eligibility dispute
Decisions during term (344)
Recorded while Pearlman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agenda amendment — remove items 11.A and 11.A.1
Approval of October 13 minutes
Sustainability Advisory Board appointment
Housing Authority appointments held over
Consent agenda
Resolution No. 138-2026 — $125M police HQ bond referendum
Resolution No. 139-2026 — building height interpretation, amended
Resolution No. 140-2026 — James L. Zervis interim City Manager
Resolution No. 132-2026 — The Bertani at Broken Sound (SPA-26-03/CIMD)
Ordinance No. 5810 — Dr Rubble C&D debris franchise
Ordinance No. 5811 — repeal Vehicles for Hire chapter
Sole Source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts and Service for Mack Trucks; Public Works & Engineering; Nextran Truck Center; Budgeted Amount: $400,000.00
Resolution No. 131-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City Manager to execute Work Order No. 11 with Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC, for the purpose of retaining professional architectural and engineering…
Resolution No. 133-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Agreement with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. for the purpose of providing a guaranteed maximum price for…
Resolution No. 134-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City s Chief of Police to execute an interlocal agreement with the Sheriff s Office of Palm Beach County, Florida, providing for participation of the City of…
Resolution No. 135-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Arvida Park of Commerce Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing uniform traffic enforcement; providing…
Resolution No. 136-2026 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Arvida Park of Commerce West Association, Inc., for the purpose of providing uniform traffic enforcement;…
Resolution No. 137-2027 A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Emergency Services Agreement for mutual assistance and automatic aid with the Sheriff of Broward County for the purpose of providing…
Resignation
Adjournment of Joint Meeting
Voting record (133)
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