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)(Parks Rec)
Harry Berry Park Improvements
Funded from developer proceeds — roughly $10 million paid at closing with a $45 million guarantee — not general tax dollars.
Senior, Cultural, and Recreation Grants
Up to $1,000 per eligible civic association per year in city grant funds.
Orangebrook Golf Course Funding Gap
Developer PPG has spent $1.85 million to date on design and will pay CBRE's $612,500 commission in two installments.
Rotary Park Ballfield Drainage and Funding
Up to $2.3 million from the GO bond, plus $22,600 to Craven Thompson for construction services.
Cinema Paradiso funding and downtown marketing
$15,000 released this quarter from CRA advertising dollars.
Stan Goldman Park parking fees
Loses a small revenue stream (about $0.50/hour) amid post-Amendment 3 budget pressures.
Charnow Park Improvements Design
$2 million committed by the CRA, potentially doubling to $4 million if the federal matching grant comes through; the splash pad option alone runs $650,000 versus $150,000 for misters.
Charnow Park Splash Pad Redesign
Roughly $2 million CRA budget; splash pad replacement alone estimated over $1 million.
Jazz Festival funding trimmed to $150,000
Up to $250,000 in city funds (about $200,000 city money plus an anticipated $50,000 county grant).
Sunset Park Grants and Improvements
$1.5 million grant plus an equal city match from parks capital funds.
Parks and Recreation funding deep dive requested
Up to $475,000 in grant funding sought, matched by city park funds.
Advisory board appointments
Beach amphitheater mosaic
Proposed 'Hollywood' sign letters
Funded by a Realtors association grant; CRA cost not yet determined.
Keating Park tot lot
Up to $750,000 reimbursed to the CRA by the city.
American Legion mural completed
The board previously voted to fund the mural; artist revision fees may add cost.
Jazz Festival at ArtsPark
Up to $250,000 in city funds for producer services.
Rotary Park and GO Bond Completion
GO bond funds, including $600,000 redirected from Orangebrook, are committed to Rotary Park; final costs pending bids.
Sunset Park Design and Orangebrook Funding Concerns
Up to $2,493,230 for design, with the total Sunset Park project estimated near $42 million including the land purchase.
PAL center named for founder
None stated beyond signage.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Levy 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.