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John C. Herbst

Commissioner, District 1month-level start: December 2022 per 2022 election coverage (won D1; swearing-in delayed by residency challenge); month-level end: May 2026 per Miami Herald report via NewsBeep (resigned; D1 special election Nov 3 2026, Res. 26-88)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending May 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
34
Total speaking time
6:26:44
Avg per meeting
11:22
Segments
5892

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Top issues during term (12)(Business Jobs)

medium↓Jan 2026[25]

Executive Airport lease consolidation

The airport says hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue have been left on the table over ten years without the fee.

medium↓Jan 2026[9]

FXE Airport Leasing Policy

medium↓Feb 2026[9]

Beach House resort gym and parking reduction

Could add parking pressure on 67 public spaces within a block if gym members skip paid valet.

low↓Jan 2026[9]

Vehicle for Hire Regulations Deferred

Proposed fees would apply once the ordinance is adopted; deferred for now.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Federal courthouse reuse

Could be acquired free (up to 100% discount) but needs millions in rehabilitation.

medium↓Apr 2026[6]

Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance funding review

Residents effectively subsidize services used by visitors and commuters; no hotel tax revenue flows to the city.

medium↓Mar 2026[4]

Citywide digital kiosk program

Terms, including kiosk placement and revenue, are still to be negotiated.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Certificate of Use pilot program

A modest new fee (~$230) designed for cost recovery of services currently provided free.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Project 'Orange Blossom' job incentives

Up to $290,000 in city incentives payable over four and six years.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Special entertainment district and SW 2nd Street streetscape improvements

Consultant work for the streetscape project is funded in the fiscal year 2026 budget; amount not stated.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Youth Workforce Development Grants

$201,200 total in grant participation agreements for youth programs.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Fort Lauderdale Air Show Sponsorship

$200,000 in city funds would go to the event sponsor.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

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In the news (1)