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Adam Gruber

Commissioner District 42024-11-20 - 2028-11-01 (start: sworn-in agenda item 2024-11-20, Legistar; month-level end: November 2028 per hollywoodfl.org 2028 Election page)

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
2:03:27
Avg per meeting
4:25
Segments
2065

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high→Feb 2026[28]

Beach CRA sunset and transition

Potentially $1.75 million a year for ten years from the county interlocal agreement could be steered toward beach resiliency.

critical↓Aug 2026[22]

The Club at Emerald Hills Redevelopment

Financial terms of the redevelopment were not detailed at this reading; the project is expected to improve the golf club and surrounding area.

high↓Jun 2026[17]

Mosaic Hollywood affordable housing loan

Hollywood Vista leverages public and private capital; CDBG and SHIP grant dollars flow to local services.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Permitting delays and process reform

No direct cost, but if cumulative growth pushes a street past study thresholds, later developers or the city could bear improvement costs.

high↑Jun 2026[16]

Workforce housing at 400 South Dixie Highway

Roughly $6.6 million in city and CRA commitments plus $640,000 in conditional tax-credit support.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment

About $6.6 million in city/CRA commitments plus a $151,000 land sale, with the Dixie project projected to return roughly $18 million over 30 years.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Affordability and assistance for low-income and vulnerable residents

Up to $250,000 from the general fund, with a matching FY 2027 budget amendment.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Property Improvement Program Grants

About $7,500 in potential CRA grant money to help offset roughly $15,000 in awning and painting work the owner already paid for.

medium↓Apr 2026[11]

Downtown CRA budget and TIF incentives

Revisions to FY 2026 revenues and expenditures in both CRA districts; specific amounts were not stated in the agenda text.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Self-storage facility proposed at 1109 North 21st Avenue

The variance and development's effect on nearby property values is not quantified in the materials.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

27-unit apartment proposal at 1118-1126 North 17th Avenue

No project cost or tax impact is stated in the materials provided.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Downtown streetscape and wayfinding wrap-up

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

33-unit apartment proposal at 1504-1510 North Dixie Highway

No project cost or tax impact is stated in the materials provided.

high↓Jun 2026[9]

Beach capital improvement program

Up to $2,207,717 from the Beach District budget, including $426,715 in materials and $110,000 in permit fees.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Washington Park industrial area revitalization

No money approved tonight; future phases could run into millions, and a facade improvement program and possible improvement district are on the table.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Property Purchase at 1101 Diplomat Parkway

Up to $2.575 million for the lot, within a basin solution estimated near $40 million total.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Hollywood Vista affordable housing redevelopment

$1.88 million city loan (to be repaid), leveraging state, county and private investment.

high↓Oct 2026[5]

ADA Ramps and Stairs East of the Seawall

Up to $946,597.81 in CRA funds, with grant applications being pursued to offset costs.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

development approval

Property values near the coast could shift as new high-rises go up.

high↓Aug 2026[4]

zoning and development

Property values and construction investments could skyrocket, but nearby homeowners might see their own investments take a hit if their views and neighborhood vibe get ruined.

Decisions during term (33)

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

approved7-0Nov 5, 2026

Item 24 - Orangebrook Golf and Country Club development agreement first amendment

approvedVoted yesSep 16, 2026

Transfer of Development Rights Program (Ordinance 26-L-18c, second reading)

approvedSep 2, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Agreements With Each Agency Using Community Development Block Grant Funding For Public Services For A Total…

approved6-0-1Aug 26, 2026

Washington Park Industrial Area Redevelopment Program (25-RESO-27)

approvedAug 4, 2026

Washington Park redevelopment plan recommendation (25-RESO-27)

approved7-0Jul 7, 2026

R-CRA-2026-29 A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving The Minutes Of The Regular CRA Meeting Of April 6, 2026.

approved7-0Jul 7, 2026

R-CRA-2026-30 A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") Approving The Minutes Of The Regular CRA Meeting Of May 6, 2026.

approved7-0Jul 7, 2026

R-CRA-2026-31 A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving The Minutes Of The Regular CRA Meeting Of June 3, 2026.

approvedVoted yes7-0Jul 7, 2026

Transfer of Development Rights Program (PO-2026-019)

approved3-2Jun 29, 2026

LPA recommendation — Transfer of Development Rights program

approved5-1Jun 9, 2026

25-Z-13a — Rezoning to RC-1, 2910 Polk Street (BSD 23 Development LLC)

approved5-1Jun 9, 2026

25-DPV-13 — Front setback variance, 2910 Polk Street (BSD 23 Development LLC)

approved4-2Jun 9, 2026

25-DPV-13 — Design and site plan for 92,000-square-foot office building, 2910 Polk Street (BSD 23 Development LLC)

approved7-0May 27, 2026

R-2026-169 — Planning and Development Board appointments

approved7-0May 27, 2026

R-2026-175 — Community Development Advisory Board appointments

approved5-2May 20, 2026

1301 S. Ocean Drive Development Agreement Amendment (Item 32, R-2026-165)

approved7-0May 6, 2026

R-CRA-2026-20 A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving The Minutes Of The Regular CRA Meeting Of January 21, 2026.

approved7-0May 6, 2026

R-CRA-2026-21 A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving The Minutes Of The Regular CRA Meeting Of February 4, 2026.

approved7-0May 6, 2026

R-CRA-2026-22 A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving The Minutes Of The Regular CRA Meeting Of March 4, 2026.

approved7-0Apr 15, 2026

Site plan appeal — 22-unit development at 2101-2111 North 16th Avenue