Josh Levy
About
Josh Levy's platform centers heavily on enhancing public safety measures and advancing environmental sustainability within the city of Hollywood. Additionally, his campaign reflects a non-partisan approach to local leadership, emphasizing practical governance over party politics.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyJosh Levy prioritized public safety and environmental sustainability as core focuses of his campaign bid.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 16:09:26
- Avg per meeting
- 25:31
- Segments
- 16918
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
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.
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.
Mosaic Hollywood affordable housing loan
Hollywood Vista leverages public and private capital; CDBG and SHIP grant dollars flow to local services.
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.
Workforce housing at 400 South Dixie Highway
Roughly $6.6 million in city and CRA commitments plus $640,000 in conditional tax-credit support.
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.
Affordability and assistance for low-income and vulnerable residents
Up to $250,000 from the general fund, with a matching FY 2027 budget amendment.
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.
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.
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.
27-unit apartment proposal at 1118-1126 North 17th Avenue
No project cost or tax impact is stated in the materials provided.
Downtown streetscape and wayfinding wrap-up
33-unit apartment proposal at 1504-1510 North Dixie Highway
No project cost or tax impact is stated in the materials provided.
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.
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.
Property Purchase at 1101 Diplomat Parkway
Up to $2.575 million for the lot, within a basin solution estimated near $40 million total.
Hollywood Vista affordable housing redevelopment
$1.88 million city loan (to be repaid), leveraging state, county and private investment.
ADA Ramps and Stairs East of the Seawall
Up to $946,597.81 in CRA funds, with grant applications being pursued to offset costs.
development approval
Property values near the coast could shift as new high-rises go up.
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 Levy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Item 24 - Orangebrook Golf and Country Club development agreement first amendment
Transfer of Development Rights Program (Ordinance 26-L-18c, second reading)
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…
Washington Park Industrial Area Redevelopment Program (25-RESO-27)
Washington Park redevelopment plan recommendation (25-RESO-27)
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.
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.
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.
Transfer of Development Rights Program (PO-2026-019)
LPA recommendation — Transfer of Development Rights program
25-Z-13a — Rezoning to RC-1, 2910 Polk Street (BSD 23 Development LLC)
25-DPV-13 — Front setback variance, 2910 Polk Street (BSD 23 Development LLC)
25-DPV-13 — Design and site plan for 92,000-square-foot office building, 2910 Polk Street (BSD 23 Development LLC)
R-2026-169 — Planning and Development Board appointments
R-2026-175 — Community Development Advisory Board appointments
1301 S. Ocean Drive Development Agreement Amendment (Item 32, R-2026-165)
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.
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.
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.
Site plan appeal — 22-unit development at 2101-2111 North 16th Avenue
Voting record (3)(Development)
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Transfer of Development Rights Program (Ordinance 26-L-18c, second reading)
Washington Park Industrial Area Redevelopment Program (25-RESO-27)
Family owns property within the Washington Park Industrial Park; he stepped aside despite a legal opinion that abstention was not required.