Florida Record
Coral Springs
SC

Shawn Cerra

Commissioner2019–2026

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
4

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
2:41:30
Avg per meeting
10:06
Segments
2024

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Oct 2026[87]

emergency declaration

Local agencies can now access emergency funds quickly to pay for storm prep and cleanup without waiting for red tape.

critical↑Feb 2026[86]

2026 Property Tax Amendment Impact

Potential reductions in property tax revenue for the city and county if the amendment passes.

critical↑Aug 2026[55]

Regulation of Convertible Virtual Currency Kiosks

Aimed at stopping resident losses to crypto ATM scams.

medium↑Sep 2026[53]

mayoral election

Elections don't cost you anything directly at the ballot box, but campaign spending and potential shifts in city policy could indirectly touch your tax dollars down the line.

high↑Jan 2026[51]

Pedestrian Infrastructure and Traffic Safety

Allocates $110,000 of grant funding.

high↑Feb 2026[45]

Sportsplex Community Engagement

Financial impacts will be discussed as part of future Sportsplex planning and programming.

high↑Oct 2026[37]

Live Local Act Implementation and Affordable Housing Plans

Keeps the city eligible for state SHIP grant funding.

high→Jul 2026[34]

Broward County Property Tax Updates

Information shared may influence local tax awareness and budget planning across participating cities.

high→Sep 2026[31]

Downtown Parking Concerns

Provides structured parking fees with merchant validation options for downtown visitors.

critical↓Jul 2026[31]

FY 2027 Operating Millage and TRIM Rates

A higher-than-rolled-back rate means most property owners would pay somewhat more in city taxes next year.

medium↑Oct 2026[30]

Permitting and Building Safety Education

Free to attend, with potential savings for applicants by avoiding costly permitting delays and resubmission fees.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

Code Compliance and Property Maintenance Enforcement

Liens could add significant costs for property owners who don't resolve violations.

high↑Aug 2026[30]

Coral Springs Museum of Art Relocation and Facility Opening

Informational presentation with no direct financial action scheduled.

high↓Feb 2026[28]

Downtown Mixed-Use District Rezoning and Code Updates

No direct city cost, but the rezoning shapes future downtown development and any parking fees were opposed by commissioners.

medium↑Sep 2026[27]

police misconduct

Taxpayers could potentially face financial exposure if the terminated officer decides to sue or if affected families take legal action against the city.

high→Jan 2026[27]

Parks and Recreation System Expansion and Upgrades

$204,977.10 from the approved capital budget, plus up to $75,000 in change orders.

critical↑Jun 2026[26]

Amendment 3 Presentation

Potential significant reduction in municipal property tax revenue affecting city services and department budgets.

medium↑Oct 2026[25]

budget dispute

Your local taxes could shift or service fees might change as county leaders figure out where public safety money actually goes.

high→Sep 2026[25]

Water and Sewer Utility Rate Increases

Utility customers would pay higher water and sewer bills if the ordinance is finalized.

medium↑Oct 2026[25]

PFAS Litigation Settlements

Potential settlement proceeds, amount not yet stated.

Decisions during term (362)

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

approved4-0Oct 26, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval (Minutes, Out-of-Field Waivers, Patriotic Displays Grant)

approvedOct 26, 2026

Principal's Report

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Ordinance 2026-115, First Reading — Convertible Virtual Currency Kiosks

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Ordinance 2026-117, First Reading — Communications Facilities (LDA26-0005)

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Ordinance 2026-109, First Reading — Live Local Act (LDA26-0004)

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Sign Variance SV26-0001 — Florida Panthers IceDen & Nicklaus Children's Hospital

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Consent Items 15 through 24

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Resolution 2026-034 — SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Appointment — Community Involved Government Committee (Gwynne Gonzalez)

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Appointment — Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee (Brendalyn Edwards)

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

City Manager Annual Review

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

City Attorney Annual Review

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

PFAS Litigation Settlement Agreements

approvedOct 22, 2026

Proclamation, Hindu Heritage Month and Diwali (City Commission)

approvedOct 22, 2026

Proclamation, Cancer Awareness and Fire Department Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner (John Whalen)

approvedOct 22, 2026

Recognition, Lifesaving Actions at Panthers Warriors 9/11 Hockey Tournament (John Whalen)

approvedOct 22, 2026

Proclamation, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (City Commission)

approvedOct 22, 2026

Proclamation, White Cane Safety Day (City Commission)

approvedOct 22, 2026

Proclamation, Indigenous Peoples' Day (City Commission)

approvedOct 22, 2026

Proclamation, Columbus Day (City Commission)

Voting record (43)

43 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-026, Preliminary Fire Assessment FY 2027

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-023, Preliminary Solid Waste Assessment FY 2027

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-024, Preliminary Stormwater Assessment FY 2027

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Resolution 2026-025, Preliminary Nuisance Abatement Assessment FY 2027

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

TRIM Requirements FY 2027

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

FY2027 Business Plan

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Sound, Stage and Lighting Services

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Sponsorship Consulting Services

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Special Exception Modification (SE26-0004) - Coral Springs Auto Mall

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Ordinance 2026-106, Second Reading - Life Time Future Land Use Map Amendment

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Ordinance 2026-107, Second Reading - Life Time Rezoning

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Resolution 2026-022 - Allocation of Commercial Flex Square Footage for Life Time

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Life Time Special Exception (SE25-0007)

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Resolution 2026-013 - CDBG FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Resolution 2026-021 - Amendment to SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Resolution 2026-020 - Petition DE26-0001 Sidewalk Easement Dedication

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 14-24)

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Resolution 2026-018 - Administrative and User Fee Schedule Amendments

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Special Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

External Audit Services Contract Renewal

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Fence, Chain Link and Picket Expenditure Increase

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal (Item 29)

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

JIC Equipment Truck Purchase

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Reappointments to Nuisance Abatement Board

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Board Officer Appointments

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Acceptance

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Economic Development Incentive Program Grant for LacrosseWear, Inc.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Purchase and Installation of Motorola Equipment Change Order

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Landscape Maintenance Services Contract Renewal

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Reappointment to Community Involved Government Committee

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Reappointments to Planning and Zoning Board

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Consent Agenda: Minutes and Library Attestation

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Positive Action Toward Health (PATH) Program Updates

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026, 2nd Quarter Financials

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Ordinance 2026-101, First Reading, Zoning Ordinance (LDA26-0001)

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Ordinance 2026-104, First Reading, Building Exteriors & Roof Colors

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Consent Agenda Items 8 through 15

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Ordinance 2026-103, Second Reading, Trespass Warnings from City Property

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Installation of Citywide Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Data Communications Products and Services

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Appointment, Community Involved Government Committee

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

New Opioid Settlement with Additional National Defendants

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