Kevin D. Biederman
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 4:34:34
- Avg per meeting
- 7:25
- Segments
- 3584
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Top issues during term (11)(General)
1301 South Ocean Drive and Hollywood Beach Hotel redevelopment concerns
Not specified in the minutes.
Downtown parking and tenant recruitment
No direct spending yet, but the recommendations could create new assessments on downtown property owners or repurpose parking revenue.
City Attorney Performance and Compensation
Outside counsel contracts can run up to $275,000; residents raised concerns about those legal costs.
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.
1301 South Ocean Drive legal costs and Live Local dispute
Up to $275,000 authorized for FY2026; roughly $165,000 spent to date.
First Amendment lawsuit
Taxpayers are likely to foot the legal bills for the city's defense, which could get pricey fast.
trash service contract
Keeping the current contract avoids the immediate costs of switching providers, but you might still be paying for subpar service.
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.
pay raise controversy
Your property and local taxes are funding higher salaries for city brass instead of going toward community improvements.
abandoned property
Leaving this prime spot empty means lost tax revenue and missed chances to boost nearby local businesses.
government waste
Local taxpayers out $458,000 for a machine that provided zero road repairs.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Biederman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Voting record (0)(General)
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