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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 (18)(General)

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.

critical↓Mar 2026[12]

Overgrowth and Property Maintenance Violations

Accumulated daily fines and liens impact property owners and increase municipal administrative enforcement costs.

high↑May 2026[12]

Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation and Peer Recovery Services

$350,000 allocation from municipal opioid settlement proceeds.

high↓Apr 2026[7]

Consolidation of Advisory Boards and Zoning Board of Adjustment

Possible administrative cost savings from streamlined board operations.

medium↓Mar 2026[6]

Façade Improvement Grant for 811 E. New Haven Ave.

The grant provides $17,833 in CRA funds toward commercial property improvements.

medium↑May 2026[5]

holiday closure

No direct financial impact, though residents should note potential changes to their waste pickup schedule.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Waste Reduction and Composting Proposal

Potential cost differences between compostable and traditional single-use products for organizations.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course Electrical Improvements

$142,130

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

legal settlement

This hefty settlement payout is going to put a noticeable squeeze on city funds and could require shifting money away from other local services.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

grant application

This is free money from the state, so it won't cost taxpayers anything extra, but where it goes will shape local park amenities.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

committee meeting

It's just a meeting for now, but decisions made here could eventually impact how your tax dollars are spent downtown.

medium↓May 2026[0]

fertilizer ban

You could save a bit of cash on fertilizer this summer, though you might have to spend extra later if your grass takes a hit.

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

ethics violation

While no direct taxpayer dollars have been earmarked for damages, city resources are being used to process and hold the ethics hearing.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

Planning Board Vacancy and Appointment Process

Standard municipal leadership salary adjustments apply, but it shouldn't hit your property taxes hard.

medium↓Nov 2025[0]

political misconduct

There's no direct hit to your wallet yet, but city funds and resources will likely get wasted dealing with the fallout and police investigation.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

street renaming

Zero financial impact since the proposal was killed before any administrative or signage changes could be made.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

waste collection schedule

Zero impact on your wallet, just a slight shift in your weekly routine.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

burn ban lifted

You won't have to pay for commercial haulers to get rid of your yard waste anymore.

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.

In the news (1)