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Josh Levy

Mayor2024-11-20 - 2028-11-01 (start: sworn-in agenda item 2024-11-20, Legistar; month-level end: November 2028 per hollywoodfl.org 2028 Election page)

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-safety
    Josh Levy prioritized public safety and environmental sustainability as core focuses of his campaign bid.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

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 (10)(General)

critical↓Jan 2026[22]

1301 South Ocean Drive and Hollywood Beach Hotel redevelopment concerns

Not specified in the minutes.

high↑Jan 2026[19]

Downtown parking and tenant recruitment

No direct spending yet, but the recommendations could create new assessments on downtown property owners or repurpose parking revenue.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

City Attorney Performance and Compensation

Outside counsel contracts can run up to $275,000; residents raised concerns about those legal costs.

medium↓May 2026[12]

Historic Preservation Board under-staffed

Property developers stand to make a profit from new construction, but the city loses irreplaceable cultural assets that could boost heritage tourism.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

1301 South Ocean Drive legal costs and Live Local dispute

Up to $275,000 authorized for FY2026; roughly $165,000 spent to date.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

First Amendment lawsuit

Taxpayers are likely to foot the legal bills for the city's defense, which could get pricey fast.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

government waste

Local taxpayers out $458,000 for a machine that provided zero road repairs.

medium↓Dec 2025[0]

abandoned property

Leaving this prime spot empty means lost tax revenue and missed chances to boost nearby local businesses.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

corruption investigation

Corruption in the zoning office could lead to costly legal fees for the city and inflated building costs if developers think they have to pay bribes to get approved.

high↓Jul 2025[0]

pay raise controversy

Your property and local taxes are funding higher salaries for city brass instead of going toward community improvements.

Decisions during term (6)

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

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving General Fund Agency Grants To Certain Non-Profit Organizations Providing Social Services To City Residents; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To…

approved7-0Feb 18, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With CJ Contracting, LLC And Waypoint Contracting, Inc. For General…

approved7-0Jan 21, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Calling For The General Election To Be Held On November 3, 2026; Authorizing And Directing The City Clerk To Take Certain Actions In Connection Therewith; Authorizing…

approved7-0Jan 21, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To Calvin, Giordano, & Associates, Inc. For General Planning Consulting…

approved7-0Jan 21, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Florida Department Of State 2026 -2027 General Program Support Grant In The Amount Of $75,000.00…

approved7-0Jan 21, 2026

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To Razorback LLC For General Construction & Construction Management At…