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Mark LaRusso

Council Member, District 22018-2026

About

Mark LaRusso's platform emphasizes public safety initiatives within the city of Melbourne, Florida, specifically focusing on protective infrastructure around schools and railway tracks to prevent accidents.

Campaign promises (1)

  • public-safety
    Mark LaRusso advocated for the installation of a fence at a local school and railway tracks following fatal Brightline train crashes.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
4:00:47
Avg per meeting
14:10
Segments
4340

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Top issues during term (10)(Business Jobs)

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↑Feb 2026[26]

Small Business Permitting and Regulatory Process

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

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↑May 2026[19]

EGAD Main Street FY 2027 Funding

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

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Mural and Signage Approvals Across CRA Districts

Private investment in commercial building and façade improvements.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) Critical Community Need

Continues an annual $85,000 grant allocation funded through the CRA budget.

high↓Mar 2026[4]

Small Business Incentive Program Expansion

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

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Core Infrastructure Search and International Equity Review

Allocation of approximately 7.5% of fund assets (roughly $7.5 to $8 million) into core infrastructure.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Equity Manager Performance Review and Search

Portfolio performance may be impacted by reallocating investments among equity managers.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Downtown Event Fees and Special Activity Regulations

Potential reduction in city special event fee revenue if policies are revised.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

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In the news (1)