John T. Hodgson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 30:39
- Avg per meeting
- 1:32
- Segments
- 564
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Top issues during term (20)
Organizational restructuring and police hiring
The executive search firm costs $24,000, and the consultant advising the process is capped at $30,000.
Community Development Districts
Not stated; CDD formation would shift certain infrastructure financing to district assessments.
Water/Sewer Rates, PFAS Settlement Funds, and Resident Meter Concerns
Each eligible household is owed up to $150 under the rebate program.
InverRARY Golf Course redevelopment (888 units)
Residents were told the developer will cover golf course operating shortfalls including taxes for the first profitable year, but one speaker warned the land transfer could add up to $1.7 million in tax liability for the association.
GO Bond transparency website
$65 million in voter-approved bond funds; staff seeks funds in hand before October.
Whole Blood Exchange Program with Broward Health
The mobile integrated health program is grant-funded at $344,000 over three years; EMS fee increases are intended to close the EMS general fund deficit.
Proposed FY 2026-2027 City Budget ($215 million)
Adjusts the FY2026 budget by $3,076,167 across various accounts.
Eastside Lauderhill neighborhood park (NW 21st Street & 46th Avenue)
Geobond funds capital improvements; city youth sports run about $15,000-$40,000 per program annually; the community shuttle's $1.4 million contract is largely reimbursed by the penny tax.
City Commissioner Compensation and COLA
The budget includes a 7.4% COLA-based commission salary increase; the final amount depends on union negotiations.
Oakland Park Boulevard bus rapid transit
Fully funded through the voter-approved penny for transportation sales tax.
Flooding, Maple Run and stormwater management
Zero cost to Lauderhill — Fort Lauderdale pays for its own maintenance.
Florida Medical Center patient care concerns
Residents can access free healthcare services for two years through the Broward Health partnership.
Evaluation of City Attorney Hans Ottinot
The evaluation could affect the city attorney's compensation and the city's legal services costs.
Evaluation of City Clerk Andrea M. Anderson
The evaluation could affect the city clerk's compensation and contract terms.
Evaluation of City Manager Kennie Hobbs, Jr.
The evaluation could affect the city manager's compensation and contract terms, which come from taxpayer funds.
Citywide fire rescue assessment for FY beginning October 1, 2026
Every Lauderhill property owner will pay a fire rescue assessment on the tax bill; the specific dollar figure was not stated at this preliminary stage.
State property tax measure threatens ~$10M budget hole
Potentially about $10 million of the city's $35 million in annual property tax revenue.
Property liens and code enforcement process
Could save property owners substantial money on code enforcement liens, though the city forgoes fine revenue.
Lauderhill Housing Authority Funding and Accountability
Approved developments will add about 1,000 rental units, pushing the rental rate to 48.5%.
Safe Neighborhood Improvement District assessments
Habitat residents face up to $150 plus one mill per parcel; Isles and Windermere up to $500 plus two mills; Manors associations $0–$400 depending on sub-association.
Decisions during term (287)
Recorded while Hodgson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Revised Agenda (adding Presentation E and backup for Item 7)
Consent Agenda (Resolutions 26R-10-188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 194, 195)
Resolution No. 26R-10-193 — Broward Health Whole Blood Exchange Program MOU (Item 4B)
Resolution No. 26R-10-196 — Community and Budget Advisory Board Appointments (Item 4E)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-138 — Department Reorganization (Item 5, first reading)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-139 — FY2027 Budget Adjustment and Supplemental Appropriation (Item 6, first reading)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-140 — Warehouse/Storage Building Text Amendment, CC District (Item 7, first reading)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-141 — Capital Projects Threshold Increase (Item 8, first reading)
RESOLUTION NO. 26R-10-188: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A LIST OF QUALIFIED CONSULTING FIRMS PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NUMBER 2026-039 - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL…
RESOLUTION NO. 26R-10-190: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS TO AUTHORIZE A PIGGYBACK OF THE CITY OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA, CONTRACT WITH PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES,…
RESOLUTION NO. 26R-10-191: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE 2026 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM LOCAL SOLICITATION GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,590, SAID…
RESOLUTION NO. 26R-10-194: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT…
RESOLUTION NO. 26R-10-195: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, APPROVING THE ELECTIONS OF DOUGLAS DOWNS, SHARRIN DANIEL, AND WAYNE RANGER TO SERVE AS TRUSTEES ELECTED BY THE EMPLOYEES TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE…
Adopt 2026-2027 property tax levy (Resolution 26R-09-182)
Adopt FY 2027 operating budget (Ordinance 260-09-130)
Special exception for Colonial Assisted Living Facility (Resolution 26R-09-177)
Habitat for Humanity affordable townhome site plan (Resolution 26R-09-187)
Consent agenda: insurance and benefits renewals (Resolutions 26R-09-178 through 26R-09-186)
Recycling fee schedule update (Ordinance 26O-09-131)
Garbage franchise rate schedule update (Ordinance 26O-09-132)
Voting record (186)
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Adoption of Revised Agenda (adding Presentation E and backup for Item 7)
Consent Agenda (Resolutions 26R-10-188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 194, 195)
Resolution No. 26R-10-193 — Broward Health Whole Blood Exchange Program MOU (Item 4B)
Resolution No. 26R-10-196 — Community and Budget Advisory Board Appointments (Item 4E)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-138 — Department Reorganization (Item 5, first reading)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-139 — FY2027 Budget Adjustment and Supplemental Appropriation (Item 6, first reading)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-140 — Warehouse/Storage Building Text Amendment, CC District (Item 7, first reading)
Ordinance No. 26O-10-141 — Capital Projects Threshold Increase (Item 8, first reading)
Adopt 2026-2027 property tax levy (Resolution 26R-09-182)
Adopt FY 2027 operating budget (Ordinance 260-09-130)
Special exception for Colonial Assisted Living Facility (Resolution 26R-09-177)
Habitat for Humanity affordable townhome site plan (Resolution 26R-09-187)
Consent agenda: insurance and benefits renewals (Resolutions 26R-09-178 through 26R-09-186)
Recycling fee schedule update (Ordinance 26O-09-131)
Garbage franchise rate schedule update (Ordinance 26O-09-132)
CPI-based water, sewer and stormwater rate increases (Ordinance 26O-09-133)
Table Inverrary Community Development District ordinance (Ordinance 26O-09-134)
Board member holdover terms (Ordinance 26O-09-135)
EMS medical transport fee update (Ordinance 26O-09-136)
FY 2026 supplemental appropriation (Ordinance 26O-09-137)
Adoption of Revised Agenda (Item 1 removed)
Adoption of FY2027 Property Tax Levy (Resolution 26R-09-159)
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