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Supported Ocean Drive street closures, citing improved safety and business conditions.

Praised the success of the Washington Avenue block party and community partnership events.

Spoke on behalf of artist vendors regarding Item R5AC and expressed privacy concerns over license plate readers.

Expressed strong support for Ocean Drive pedestrianization based on positive restaurant business impacts.

Supported pedestrianizing Ocean Drive to improve international reputation and visitor safety.

Supported closing Ocean Drive to traffic during holidays to showcase palm trees and pedestrian safety.

Expressed opposition to Ocean Drive closures, citing negative impacts on local business revenue.

Challenged the necessity of Ocean Drive closures, citing lack of traffic studies and negative condo impacts.

Supported Ocean Drive pedestrianization and community review of traffic configurations.

Expressed concern over vehicle access and guest arrival experiences for luxury hotels due to street closures.

Raised life safety, delivery, and guest arrival concerns regarding Ocean Drive closures on behalf of Mangoes and Colony Hotel.

Raised valet parking, guest mobility, and accessibility concerns regarding Ocean Drive barricades.

Called for collaborative planning between businesses and the city regarding commercial changes.

Stated that street closures shift foot traffic to the street and severely reduce retail storefront visibility.

Argued that South Beach commercial districts require vehicular access and parking rather than permanent pedestrianization.

Detailed exorbitant catering and surcharge costs imposed by Sodexo Live! for a charity gala at the Convention Center, wiping out city fee waivers.

Announced that Sodexo Live! agreed to provide food and beverage at cost for 501(c)(3) charity events and offer a 20% discount for local residents.

Complained about rising commercial waste hauling rates and utility cost increases.

Supported arts and culture funding and shared community feedback regarding the Byron Carlyle Theater.

Expressed strong support for continued funding of Miami Beach Pride and arts programs.

Opposed cutting arts funding and praised outdoor promenade concerts.

Spoke against cutting arts funding and in favor of a performing arts center at Byron Carlyle.

Spoke in opposition to R7D, emphasizing the economic and cultural value of arts funding.