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David Neuman

Council Member, District 32024-2028

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
19
Total speaking time
3:05:48
Avg per meeting
9:47
Segments
3429

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Jul 2026[52]

road closure

You might burn a little extra gas and time finding a detour, but there's no direct hit to your wallet.

critical↑Oct 2026[50]

The Pines PUD - 811-home D.R. Horton development

Developer-funded roadway improvements to Minton Road and Norfolk Parkway are tied to the project's approval.

high↑Sep 2026[33]

New Construction Review in Eau Gallie CRA

Property owner faces additional construction costs if redesigning exterior walls with stucco.

critical↑Mar 2026[33]

Melbourne Main Street Five-Year Strategic Vision and Downtown Projects

Involves ongoing CRA capital investments including the Downtown Core Streetscape and Holmes Park improvements.

high↑Oct 2026[28]

Outdoor Entertainment Venue (OEV) Zoning District

Encourages large private capital investments in entertainment facilities.

high↑May 2026[27]

Sustainable Action Plan and Clean Energy Recognition

Null

high→Feb 2026[27]

CRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment for Building Improvement Program

About $150,000 combined annually with the Façade Improvement Program from CRA funds.

high↑Feb 2026[26]

Small Business Permitting and Regulatory Process

Permit fees and potential daily code enforcement fines impact property owners.

medium↑Mar 2026[25]

utility emergency alerts

It's totally free to sign up, so it won't cost you a dime to stay informed.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Community Aesthetics and Vacant Storefront Regulations

Facade program funding currently runs $60,000 to $80,000 annually in CRA funds.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Melbourne Main Street FY 2026-2027 Funding Agreement

$156,550 in CRA public funds for the next fiscal year, unchanged from the current year.

high↓Aug 2026[19]

Historic Designation Rescission at 1248 Highland Avenue

None directly related to board action.

high↑May 2026[19]

EGAD Main Street FY 2027 Funding

$156,550 in CRA funds for fiscal year 2026-2027.

high↑May 2026[17]

Police Officers Disability Hearings

Determines ongoing disability benefit payouts and pension liabilities.

critical↑Feb 2026[16]

Stormwater Infrastructure and Assessment Roll

Generates $3,089,121.76 in revenue for stormwater maintenance.

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Homelessness Services and Funding Approvals

Historically funded around $100,000 annually.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Residential Stormwater Flooding on Dartmouth Avenue

Staff time and potential public works maintenance expenditures.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Holmes Park and Streetscape Capital Projects

Capital improvement project funded through CRA and municipal resources.

high↓Jun 2026[14]

Litter Reduction and Enforcement

Enhanced enforcement could increase fine revenue but requires additional staff allocation.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

Retirement Fund Investment Performance

Fund performance and actuarial adjustments determine future city contribution requirements for regular and special risk classes.

Decisions during term (871)

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

approvedNov 5, 2026

Approval of Minutes – October 1, 2026

approvedNov 5, 2026

Conditional Use CU2026-0011 – Whisper Leaf Bookshop

approvedNov 5, 2026

Finding of Consistency FOC2026-0010 – Eau Gallie Art Overlay

approvedNov 5, 2026

Zoning Text Amendment TEXT2026-0010 – Eau Gallie Art Overlay boundary

approvedNov 5, 2026

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

approvedOct 27, 2026

Funding Agreement between Melbourne Downtown CRA and Melbourne Main Street

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-34, OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District (second reading)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Downtown Core Streetscape - grant agreement, budget adjustment and engineering contract

approvedOct 27, 2026

Consent agenda items 10.a through 10.i

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution No. 4456 - Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation grant letter of intent (removed from consent)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Appointment of City Engineer to SCTPO Technical Advisory Committee

approvedOct 27, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-35, Glam Culture Blowdry Bar & Social Club conditional use (first reading)

approved6-1Oct 27, 2026

The Pines PUD - Ordinances 2026-36 through 2026-41 (first reading)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Declaration of Critical Community Need - Providence Place opioid recovery program

approvedOct 27, 2026

Melbourne Main Street CRA funding agreement ($156,550, FY 2026-27)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Approval of Council Member Hanley's travel to National League of Cities event

approvedOct 27, 2026

Purchase of internet and data communications, Spectrum Enterprise, Melbourne, FL - amount not to exceed $140,000.

approvedOct 27, 2026

Utilization of contract pricing for wireless air cards for multiple departments, Verizon Wireless, Basking Ridge, NJ - estimated annual cost of $199,920.

approvedOct 27, 2026

Utilization of contract pricing for the purchase of Suncom Communication Services for internet and voice, Florida Department of Management Services, Tallahassee, FL - estimated annual cost of $160,000.

approvedOct 27, 2026

Purchase of 40 sets of Globe personal protective clothing (structural firefighting gear) for the Fire Department, Bennett Fire Products Co., Inc., Woodstock, GA - $151,028.40.

Voting record (85)

75 yes9 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-34, OEV - Outdoor Entertainment Venue District (second reading)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-32: The Office, Phase 2 Conditional Use

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-33: Downtown Melbourne Redevelopment Plan Amendment

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-34: Outdoor Entertainment Venue (OEV) District

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

Council Travel and Per Diem Policy Revision

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-31

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-30, based upon the findings contained in the Planning and Zoning Board memorandum

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement Amendment

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-31: Firefighters' Retirement System

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-30: Zoning Code Text Amendment - Public Use

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Rescind Mayor and Council Salary Increases

Voted noJul 29, 2026

Adoption of Proposed Operating Millage Rate

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Adoption of Proposed Debt Service Millage Rate

Voted noJul 29, 2026

adoption of the proposed operating millage rate of 6.9473 for fiscal year 2027

Voted noJul 28, 2026

authorization for Council Members Mimi Hanley, Marcus Smith and David Neuman (and any other interested Council Members) to attend the Space Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Leadersh

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-29.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-27.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-28.

Voted noJul 28, 2026

Travel Authorization for Community Leadership Retreat

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-27 (AV2026-0003)

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-28 (AV2026-0005)

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-29 (AV2025-0007)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Moved by Neuman/Smith for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-26, based upon the findings contained in the Planning & Zoning memorandum.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-26: Central Business Overlay Zone Extension Request

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-24 based upon the findings contained in the Planning & Zoning Board memorandum

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-25

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-24: Certificate of Engineering Construction Completion

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-25: Zoning Board of Adjustment Charter Amendment Referendum

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-22 based upon the findings contained in the Planning & Zoning Board memorandum

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approval of Ordinance No. 2026-23 based upon the findings contained in the Planning & Zoning Board memorandum

Voted noMay 26, 2026

approval of a Professional Engineering Services Contract for Pavement Management, Project No. 68124, Michael Baker International, Inc., Jacksonville, FL - $364,423.26

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Mayfair Community Development District Contraction (Ordinance No. 2026-22)

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Modifications to Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance No. 2026-23)

Voted noMay 26, 2026

Contract for Professional Engineering Services for Pavement Management (Project No. 68124)

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-25 (Charter Amendment Referendum for Zoning Board of Adjustment)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-19, based upon the findings and conditions contained within the Planning and Zoning Board memorandum.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-20.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-19, Creative Playground Conditional Use

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-20, Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront CRA Plan Amendment

Voted noMay 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-21, Circle K Convenience Store Conditional Use

Based on concerns that the development would have significant adverse impacts on the livability and usability of nearby land due to noise, dust, fumes, smoke, glare, late-night operations, and delivery trips.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-22, Mayfair Community Development District Contraction

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-23, Modifications to Affordable Housing Development

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Board Appointments - John Huy Statutory Waiver

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Board Appointments - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Reappointment

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Moved by Hanley/Bassett for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-18 based upon the findings contained in the Planning & Zoning Board memorandum.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-18: Certificate of Occupancy Process

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Moved by Neuman/Bassett for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-14, based upon the findings contained in the Planning and Zoning Board memorandum.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Moved by Neuman/Kennedy for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-15, based upon the findings contained in the Planning and Zoning Board memorandum.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Moved by Neuman/Kennedy for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-16, based upon the findings contained in the Planning and Zoning Board memorandum.

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Moved by Neuman/Smith for approval of Ordinance No. 2026-17.