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Pam Coachman

Ward 5 Council Member2025-01-01 – 2029-01-01 (re-elected November 5, 2024 per Patch; month-level start: January 2025 and month-level end: January 2029 by four-year term; second term per city council page)

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
55:13
Avg per meeting
3:41
Segments
721

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Top issues during term (9)(Taxes Budget)

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

Proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment Threatens CRA Funding

CRA revenue would drop wherever homesteaded properties exist, with the Central CRA district suffering the largest hit.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

CRA-housing partnership helps central CRA homeowners

Roughly $50,000 in grant funds spent this fiscal year, with reimbursements recycled back into the housing program.

high↓May 2026[9]

Property-tax amendment threat to CRA funding

The adjustments shift millions in anticipated revenue and spending across the three CRA funds, including over $1.45 million in Central CRA projects and grants.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

City population growing slowly — census estimate approved

The estimate drives how much state revenue-sharing and federal grant money the city receives.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

CRA Incentive Program Overhaul

Smaller per-project incentives, but paid back within the CRA's remaining life so tax increment returns sooner.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Ironwood Watermain Assessment Prepayment Extension

No city financial impact — it just gives residents an extra month to prepay.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Public Works complex and Tropicana site

Phasing and leasing keep capital costs down versus the original $60-80 million plan.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

FY 2026-27 Proposed City Budget

The proposed budget includes general fund and water/sewer reductions that could affect city services and utility rates — specifics come August 19.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Employee and retiree health insurance overhaul

Employees pay up to about $25 more a month; the city adds roughly $507,000; pharmacy changes offset much of the increase.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.

Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

No votes found matching Taxes Budget.