Ben Preston
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 6:22:21
- Avg per meeting
- 16:37
- Segments
- 5758
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Top issues during term (18)(Development)
beachside development
Property values and development costs along the coast could shift significantly depending on how strict or loose the new building rules get.
Redevelopment of 1045 SW 11th Way
Projected to generate millions in long-term fiscal impact and public improvements without city debt.
Downtown Brewpub and Commercial Building Site Plan
Promotes downtown economic vitality and commercial job creation.
Rivertowne Square redevelopment (736 units)
No direct city cost, but 736 new homes would expand the tax base while adding demand for services and infrastructure.
Boutique hotel proposed at 264 SE 19th Avenue
Barrier Island Development & Height Limits
Unknown long-term economic impact on property values and redevelopment potential.
development ballot measure
While exact figures aren't locked in yet, a project this size will likely shift local property values and pump construction dollars into the area.
South Federal Highway Mixed-Use Residential Development
Generates long-term development activity and potential residential tax base growth.
Rivetown Square Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Generates millions in one-time impact fees and millions annually in property and municipal revenues.
Townhome Development at 3116 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd
Generates new property tax revenues and utility connection fees for the city.
FAU Property Mixed-Use Development Proposal
Potential future private investment and commercial expansion remain paused pending application rescheduling.
CDBG funding for housing and seniors
$735,662 in federal funds; 19 households got home repairs and only 2 got purchase assistance last year.
Deerfield Beach City Center P3 Development & City Hall Relocation
The project utilizes New Market Tax Credits to potentially provide over $20 million in non-repayable incentives, offsetting construction costs without requiring a municipal bond issue.
Neighborhood Revitalization Beautification Program
Expanding the program would impact municipal tree procurement budgets and available inventory.
Sullivan Park Facility Relocation and Furnishing
Expenditure not to exceed $60,000.00 funded via internal budget transfer within the CRA fund.
Commercial Development at 3701 W. Hillsboro Blvd
Private commercial investment funded by the applicant.
public safety and housing
City funds are being deployed to upgrade emergency fleets, while private investment will drive the construction of the new townhome development.
waterfront development
Property values and real estate activity could spike as developers rush to build new waterfront projects under the loosened rules.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Preston was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving an agreement with Shiff Construction & Development, Inc. for general contracting services to relocate an exfiltration trench on city…
Approval of Economic Development Agreement with Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce
Community Redevelopment Agency Budget Adoption
Approval of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Budget
P.H. 2026-069: Land Development Code Amendment on Residential Fences
Ordinance 2026/005 (First Reading) - Land Development Code Administrative Plats
Deferral of Charter Items I and J (Beach Development and Parking Lot Restrictions)
Land Development Code Amendment - Administrative Plat Approvals
Voting record (4)(Development)
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