Diana Giraldo
About
Diana Giraldo's platform focuses on managing the city's growth and development by intentionally integrating community amenities such as parks, trails, and the arts into urban planning.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentDiana Giraldo campaigns on planning Fort Myers' future growth around parks, trails, and art.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 2:54:16
- Avg per meeting
- 5:49
- Segments
- 3748
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Top issues during term (20)
Former News-Press Site Redevelopment Rebate
A TIFF incentive was approved by the CRA advisory board the night before this meeting — public tax-increment dollars will help finance part of the project.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Millage Rate Adoption
Balances the $193.2 million general fund budget while utilizing $4.7 million in reserves and increasing property tax and fire assessment burdens.
City Manager Executive Search
A 15% temporary salary increase to the interim manager's pay starting December 10, 2026.
Public Integrity and Mayor Conduct Allegations
Potential costs for independent investigative counsel if authorized.
Innovation Walk Master Planning
Construction would need a stacked funding mix (local, state, federal, philanthropic), and ongoing costs are a concern — board members want revenue (vendor fees, sponsorships, concessions) to offset maintenance.
MLK Residential Property Improvement Grant
$11,756.25 one-time cost, budgeted in FY 2026-2027 from the MLK Trust Fund.
mayoral election
Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but the real financial impact depends on what new spending or tax priorities the winning candidate pushes for.
McCollum Hall Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
Not yet known; contract terms will be negotiated after board authorization.
McCollum Hall Redevelopment and Property Acquisition
The CRA pays nothing upfront; the fee is only owed if the tax credit deal closes, funded from the MLK Redevelopment Trust Fund.
Environmental Sustainability Award Program
Costs would be limited to signage and certificates, funded through council discretionary money if approved.
Multi-Year Utility Rate Adjustments
Generates additional utility fund revenue for infrastructure maintenance.
Fiscal Year 2027 Utility Infrastructure and Capital Planning
The estimated project cost is $48 million, largely offset by a $35.8 million principal-forgiveness loan.
STARS Youth Program Funding
A requested $200,000 restoration from prior budget cuts.
287(g) Immigration Enforcement Agreement Opposition
mayoral misconduct
While no direct costs are mentioned yet, leadership turmoil like this often leads to expensive legal battles and wasted taxpayer money.
Spin Scooter Program Expansion Proposal
City revenue could rise from a flat $35,000 to roughly $40,000 or more under the new ride-based fee schedule.
ethics violation
Local taxpayers are getting their misspent money back into the city treasury, assuming the councilmember actually pays up.
FPL underground utilities near Vivas Palm Park
The CRA's role is limited to transmitting funding to FPL; technical costs are handled by the city.
Economic Development Master Plan and Stakeholder Input
Investors can receive federal capital gains tax exclusions for qualified long-term investments.
Manuel's Branch and Billy Creek Dredging Project
The cleanup is funded by a grant already underway.
Decisions during term (914)
Recorded while Giraldo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 1, 2026 meeting minutes
Board motion supporting the Innovation Walk project
Consent Agenda — Minutes of September 2 and October 7, 2026 meetings
Residential Property Improvement Matching Grant — Sharetha Davis, 3447 Eastland St.
Increment Rebate Application — Midtown Catalyst, LLC (former News-Press site)
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026.
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026.
Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
Forward Environmental Sustainability Award proposal to Councilman Bochette
Approve the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
Consent Agenda (Items 3.1-3.13)
Mayor's discretionary funds: Foundation for Lee County Public Schools ($500)
Mayor's discretionary funds: Premier Mobile Health ($500)
Mayor's discretionary funds: Parents of Murdered Children ($500)
Ward 2 discretionary funds: IMAG History and Science Center ($500)
Ward 6 discretionary funds: Leadership Florida ($2,000)
Appoint Londyn Russaw to Teen Advisory Council
National League of Cities voting delegate and alternate
15% pay increase for Interim City Manager John Lege III
Permission to advertise Ordinance No. 4104 — 1455 Lockwood Drive land use change
Voting record (43)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Edison Ford Welcome Center — project, naming rights, debt limit, city funding, loan guarantee
Appointment of Interim City Manager
City Manager Executive Recruitment Contract with Mercer Group
Raymond Vannortwick v. City of Fort Myers Settlement
Ordinance No. 4113 Operating Millage Rate (Final Adoption)
Ordinance No. 4114 Debt Service Millage Rate
Ordinance No. 4107 Utility Rate Increases
Ordinance No. 4108 Reclaimed Water Rates
Resolution No. 2026-86 FY 2026-2027 Budget Appropriations
Adopt Ordinance No. 4111 (Tentative Millage Rate)
Adopt Ordinance No. 4112 (Debt-Service Millage Rate)
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-88 (Tentative Budget)
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-69 (Stormwater Assessment)
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-70 (Solid Waste Assessment)
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-71 (Fire Rescue Assessment)
Termination of Affordable Housing Agreement with Michael Love
Settlement Approval for Lakesha Jackson v. City of Fort Myers
Certification of Not-to-Exceed Operating Millage Rate (Item 7.5)
Select Ronald Dente, Jr. as City Attorney and Authorize Contract Negotiations
Designate Backup Candidate Glenn Travis Cary
Selection of City Attorney Finalists for Interviews
Award ITB No. 26-040 for Yearly Backflow Testing
Objected to the recommended contractor citing concerns based on prior work performed during water meter replacements, including inadequate contractor identification, lack of resident notification, damage to landscaping, and unresolved issues.
Adopt Ordinance No. 4095 for General Employees' Pension Plan Amendments
Approve City Manager Annual Performance Review Merit Increase
Approve Amendment No. 1 for FMPD Headquarters Construction
Resolution No. 2026-43 (Discretionary Funds Policy)
Code Enforcement Foreclosure Proceedings on Palm Beach Boulevard
STARS Complex 35th Anniversary Gala Funding Approval
approve Resolution CRA 2026-03
Award ITB No. 25-086 for McGregor Reserve Paving
Land Use Restriction Agreement - Residences Fort Myers Phase 1
Conflict of interest (Form 8B submitted)
Land Use Restriction Agreement - Residences Fort Myers Phase 2
Conflict of interest