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 (15)(Development)
"The Sanborn" Private Club Development
Private investment in downtown commercial and club facilities.
Mizner Park Real Property Transfer to City
Potential financial or legal exposure flagged if the conveyance proceeds without full document review.
Housing Authority eligibility dispute
Developer Financial Accountability and Bonding
Enhanced financial protection for the city against project default.
Downtown Civic Area and Memorial Park Master Plan Ranking
$571,925 total cost including contingency.
Canal Navigation and Marine Structure Setbacks
Private investment in marine improvements funded by property owners.
Calvary Christian Academy School Expansion
Private investment in educational facilities estimated in the millions of dollars.
Reorganization and Creation of Public Affairs Department
Budget-neutral reorganization utilizing existing staff positions plus one previously approved community resource coordinator.
Holiday Inn & Suites CIMD Redevelopment
Developer pays for all required water, sewer, and infrastructure capacity expansions.
Building Recertification Program Updates
Compliance costs fall on building owners and condominium associations.
TrustBridge Hospice Lease Extension
Ensures continued provision of hospice services and secures $1 million in capital improvements to city-leased property.
ADMA Biologics Facility Expansion
Private commercial investment with no direct public capital outlay.
1150 Innovation Center Flex Space and Light Industrial Development
Private capital investment into industrial and office spaces, boosting local commercial infrastructure.
annexation and residential development
Property values and municipal tax bases might shift, but taxpayers could end up footing the bill for new infrastructure upgrades.
mall redevelopment
This project could pump serious cash into the local economy through construction jobs and increased property tax revenue, though it might hike up nearby home values.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Pearlman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
The Sanborn Individual Development Approval Recommendation
ADJOURNMENT: Please note that the City Council Workshop Meeting will commence upon conclusion of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.
A resolution of the City of Boca Raton authorizing the submission of an Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026/27, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; designating the City Manager as the Chief Executive…
Holiday Inn & Suites Redevelopment Recommendation
Altier Jewelers Individual Development Approval (DDRI IDA CRP-96-05R2)
Voting record (1)(Development)
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