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Kissimmee
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Carlos Alvarez III

Mayor Pro Tem2024–2028

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
0:27
Avg per meeting
0:07
Segments
9

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Top issues during term (14)(General)

critical↓Mar 2026[14]

Sworn complaint against Mayor Jackie Espinosa

The dispute centers on COVID relief grant funds allocated through city-administered programs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

corruption arrest

City tax dollars were allegedly pocketed or misspent on private ventures instead of fixing our roads and parks.

critical↓Mar 2026[9]

Sworn ethics complaints against Mayor Espinosa and Commissioner Martinez

A special prosecutor could cost taxpayers roughly $50,000–$100,000, though critics argue the state ethics probe already covers it.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

International trade mission and airport growth

About $1,900 in travel funding, against a backdrop of a staff out-of-state travel freeze.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Toho Square redevelopment

The city contributes a $375,000 park construction contribution plus land disposition and CRA incentives to leverage private hotel and condo investment.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

ethics censure

While there's no direct price tag yet, political chaos at the top usually ends up wasting taxpayer time and resources.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

political corruption

Public funds may have been misused, which could mean your tax dollars take a hit or extra money has to go toward a sudden special election.

critical↓Jun 2026[4]

hiring freeze

Personnel costs are about 70% of the budget; the potential loss of up to 88 positions with pension costs up another $2 million this year.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Ethics complaint process suspension and pending sworn complaints

The special prosecutor appointed under the old rule bills the city $475 per hour, an unanticipated expense.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Ethics complaints against city officials

Local taxpayers are footing the bill for the fallout of mismanaged relief funds that should have gone to struggling citizens instead of connected insiders.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Sale of 1021 W. Oak Street

The city stands to receive $1.2 million from the sale.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

legal dispute

Taxpayers are on the hook to fund the city's legal defense against this lawsuit.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

investigation

Misspent relief funds could mean Kissimmee loses future state and federal aid, ultimately hurting taxpayers who foot the bill.

high↓Feb 2025[0]

alcohol last call regulation

Local bars and nightlife spots could see a dip in late-night revenue if their doors have to close earlier.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching General.

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.