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Martin County
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Edward V. Ciampi

Vice Chair, Commissioner District 52024-11-19 to 2028-11-01 (start 2024-11-19 per Hometown News swearing-in report; month-level end: November 2028 per county District 5 page Term of Office 2024-2028)

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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2026[132]

Large-scale data center moratorium

Unknown potential power, water, and infrastructure demands of 100–500+ megawatt facilities.

high→Oct 2026[32]

Citrus Grove Elementary school zone

Roughly $80,000, which Commissioner Ciampi said can come from district funds.

high↑May 2026[29]

FEC Railroad Quiet Zone update

Much of the expensive crossing upgrades are already done; remaining costs were described as nominal.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Code enforcement lien relief

Could reduce or eliminate six-figure liens for innocent owners; the specific case involves a roughly $1.5 million lien.

high↓May 2026[23]

Unhoused residents and substance-use services

Speakers cited a $30 million state appropriation in HB 5001 potentially available and argued jailing costs more than housing.

high↑Aug 2026[23]

Flock surveillance cameras and opioid abatement funds

Commenter cited county spending of about $37,000 for the cameras.

high→Jun 2026[22]

$60 million utility revenue bonds for water plant expansion

Funded by utility capital facilities charges — no new taxes or borrowing.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

New Martin County Fairgrounds in Indiantown

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Mavis Tires & Brakes store on South Kanner Highway

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Hobe Sound recreational lighting height amendment (LDR 26-02)

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Kanner/96th Street agricultural enclave request

Denial preserves agricultural land use; certification would have fast-tracked single-family residential development plans within 180 days.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Martin County Operations Facility site plan

About $4.7 million a year in debt service for 20 years, roughly $95 million total, backed by half-cent sales tax.

critical↑Oct 2026[13]

MARTY transit service shutdown

A one-year MTM contract at about $105.53 per revenue hour plus startup costs, with ridership at over 155,000 trips last fiscal year and the county budget as the spending ceiling.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Newfield environmental parcel donation and conservation easement

No direct county cost; the land conveys from the developer for environmental use.

critical↓Jul 2026[12]

FY 2026/2027 tentative budget and millage rates

Total countywide budget of $334.4 million with taxable values up 6.38% and millage unchanged.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

St. Lucie Inlet dredge material relocation

Keeping the sand in the impoundment basin saves the county mobilization costs of $1–2 million versus offshore disposal, but the county must fund the next inlet dredging itself with DEP grant help.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Conservation land acquisition in Hobe Sound

Yeiser's gifts total $8.5 million; the ranch easement is $17 million with $5 million from the county.

high↓Sep 2026[12]

Hobe Sound Business Park rezoning (B114-003)

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Paceline sidewalk easement in Palm City

Paceline, not the county, pays to construct the sidewalk.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Manatee Pocket mooring field lease renewal

The lease is fee-waived, so there's no lease cost to the county shown.

Decisions during term (223)

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

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Agenda approval with withdrawal of PHQJ-3 and continuation of DEPT-4

approved3-0-1Oct 27, 2026

PH-1: One-year data center moratorium ordinance adopted

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

CNST-10: Nicoletti special magistrate retainer increase

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

CNST-12: Cove Road preserve area management plan amendment

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent agenda remainder

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

PHQJ-1: Pinkston utility easement abandonment (Margolo Estates)

denied2-3Oct 27, 2026

PHQJ-1 follow-up: new fee category for easement abandonments

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

PHQJ-2: Kansas Avenue right-of-way abandonment (Operation 300 / Camp Valor)

denied2-3Oct 27, 2026

PHQJ-2: Privilege fee waiver for Operation 300

tabled5-0Oct 27, 2026

PHQJ-4: Stuart Yacht Corporation rezoning continued

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

PH-2: Utility rate indexing resolution

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

PH-2: Capital facility charges increase with grandfathering

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

DEPT-5: $60 million utility revenue bonds

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

DPQJ-1: Martin County Operations Facility final site plan

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

DEPT-1: OMB grant approvals

approved4-1Oct 27, 2026

DEPT-3: Voluntary early separation incentive program

approvedOct 27, 2026

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

approvedOct 27, 2026

NOTED ITEMS

approvedOct 27, 2026

ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING VETERANS DAY IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

approvedOct 27, 2026

ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MRS. UNIVERSE’S WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MONTH IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA

Voting record (51)

45 yes6 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 13, 2026

Code enforcement fine-relief policy

He wanted staff directed immediately to allow the magistrate to fully release the fine in this extraordinary case rather than defer to a future discussion.

Voted noSep 29, 2026

approve staff's recommendation to remand the Building Permit No. BLD2025080317 back to staff to review the newly discovered information with Mr. Beaton

Voted noSep 29, 2026

DPQJ-1: Cory Beaton Article 10 appeal — remand to staff

Seconded Hetherington's motion to issue the permit.

Voted noSep 15, 2026

approve LI designation on 3.7 acres and leave existing M1 zoning on the larger portion

Voted noSep 15, 2026

PHQJ-2 — Capps motion: LI on 3.7 acres, keep M-1 on 104 acres

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

PHQJ-2 — Hobe Sound Business Park LLC rezoning to LI (B114-003)

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Direction to prepare one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

to approve the agenda and consent agenda.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

to approve staff's recommendation.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

to direct staff to issue a building permit on the property.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

to approve staff's recommendation.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

to approve staff's recommendation.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

to accept the 2nd recommendation.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Article 10 appeal — Cory Beaton building permit (DPQJ-1)

Believed the applicant should be able to build his family's home and staff should work it out.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Fire Rescue's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Sheriff's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of District 5 MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Sheriff Non-Departmental's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

approve the agenda

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Non-Departmental FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Parks and Recreation MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Stormwater and Roads MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of District 1 MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of District 4 MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Property Appraiser's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Library's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Utilities and Solid Waste's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Tax Collector's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the FY 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Plan

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Commission MSTU FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of District 3 MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Office of Community Development's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Growth Management's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Administration's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Airport's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the County Attorney's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the Supervisor of Election's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Building's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Fire Rescue MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Special District A61 (Hutchinson Island) MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of State Judicial and State Agency's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of the FY 2026/2027 Information Technology and Technology Investment Plan budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of General Services' FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Public Works' FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of Parks and Recreation's FY 2026/2027 budget

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

tentative approval of District 2 MSTU

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

set the tentative millage rate for Countywide at 6.5614%

Voted noMay 19, 2026

Quiet zones agenda item scheduling

Wanted the June 9 date retained so the item is not delayed.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

PH-2 — Floridays RV Park ordinance (Ordinance No. 1274)

Believes private property owners should have the right to improve their property.