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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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Filtered to Public Safety

Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

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↑May 2026[17]

Police Officers Disability Hearings

Determines ongoing disability benefit payouts and pension liabilities.

high↓Jun 2026[14]

Litter Reduction and Enforcement

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

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Downtown railroad crossing safety

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Controlled burn complaints and code review

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras) Discussion

critical↑Mar 2026[8]

Downtown Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming

Speed studies cost the city $1,500 to $2,000 in staff time or $8,000 to $10,000 with consultants.

high↑Feb 2026[6]

Downtown Security Services Contract

The annual contract amount is $55,762.72.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Lighting Glare from Street Light Replacements

Potential compliance costs for the HOA or utility adjustments.

medium↑May 2026[5]

emergency preparedness

Proactive prep saves you from expensive last-minute supply runs and property damage down the road.

critical↓May 2026[4]

Fire Station No. 72 Relocation and Property Acquisition

Approximately $2 million in total land acquisition and site remediation costs, plus future construction expenses.

critical↓Mar 2026[3]

Severe Property Neglect and Habitability Concerns on Palmwood Drive

Fine accumulation of $125 per day.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Advisory Board Term Limits Discussion

None.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Electric Bicycle Safety and Enforcement

No immediate fiscal impact; utilizes existing police department personnel and educational grant resources.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

public safety meeting

No direct costs or tax impacts have been announced for this informational meeting.

medium↓Jun 2025[0]

crime mapping

It's free for taxpayers, though it was funded by existing police tech budgets.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)