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 (11)(Parks Rec)
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.
Environmental Sustainability Award Program
Costs would be limited to signage and certificates, funded through council discretionary money if approved.
STARS Youth Program Funding
A requested $200,000 restoration from prior budget cuts.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates Welcome Center Project and Funding
City commits roughly $1.9 million in four $475,000 installments starting February 2027, plus a loan guarantee on $1.6 million.
STARS Complex Phase 1 Improvements
Task authorization approved for $2,931,325.00.
Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bond Projects
Bonds totaling up to $45 million will be repaid via a dedicated debt millage rate over 30 years.
Midtown Multi-Sports Complex Feasibility Study
City financial commitment is currently limited to the feasibility study, with costs reimbursable if development proceeds.
Caloosahatchee Sun Trail Feasibility Study
Future construction and ongoing study costs remain to be finalized pending MPO adoption.
Skatium Chiller Replacement and HVAC Upgrade
$2,882,888.00 funded through the General Line of Credit.
New York Avenue Land Acquisition and Park Space
$4,000,000
Midtown Edison Avenue Stormwater Pond Park Concepts
Capital costs to be determined based on final design selection.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Giraldo was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.