Mark LaRusso
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-safetyMark LaRusso advocated for the installation of a fence at a local school and railway tracks following fatal Brightline train crashes.
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)(Environment)
Sustainable Action Plan and Clean Energy Recognition
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Stormwater Infrastructure and Assessment Roll
Generates $3,089,121.76 in revenue for stormwater maintenance.
Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Wellfield Improvements
The surety will pay the city $4,067,612.52 to cover the cost difference, resulting in zero out-of-pocket expenses for the city.
School and Childcare Lead Testing Program
$175,070
water conservation rebates
You get an instant $50 back in your pocket plus lower water and waste bills down the road.
Shoreline and Stormwater Alterations at Whitmire Drive
$10,000 in immediate fines assessed against the property owner.
Indian River Lagoon Baffle Box Stormwater Projects
Over $500,000 in total engineering design costs, supported by state and local trust fund grants.
Future and Viability of the Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board
None directly decided at this meeting, though board operations involve staff time and administrative resources.
water restrictions
You'll save a few bucks on your utility bill, and the city saves money by not having to rush into expensive water supply upgrades.
water treatment change
You won't see any change in your water bill since this is just a standard treatment tweak.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while LaRusso was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Melbourne and Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc., to install and maintain one additional groundwater monitoring well in a designated area of Fee Avenue Park, 115 East Fee…
Resolution No. 4430: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant Funding for the Line Street Cemetery and Melbourne Cemetery…
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.