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David Duval

Commissioner District 32024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
46
Total speaking time
4:41:54
Avg per meeting
6:08
Segments
6831

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jul 2026[117]

Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium & Regulations

Potential future infrastructure upgrade costs and tax incentive reviews remain under study.

critical↓Sep 2026[31]

Proposed Data Center Development and Resource Demand

Potential long-term strain on municipal and regional water utility infrastructure.

critical↑Oct 2026[28]

Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan Approval

Projected to contribute millions in tax value and fees, with a positive fiscal impact ratio.

critical→Sep 2026[24]

Proposed Data Center Development and Resource Demand

Potential high energy and water infrastructure demands.

critical↓Mar 2026[17]

Fire Rescue District Annual Budget

$3,795,000 from the budget

critical↓Feb 2026[17]

FY 2026-27 Solid Waste District Budget

Raises the not-to-exceed solid waste assessment cap to $460.76 per residential unit and introduces a $150.49 fee for vacant lots.

critical↓Jun 2026[16]

Winchester Florida Ranch Annexation and Text Amendments

Projected cumulative net fiscal surplus of approximately $515 million for the city and county at full build-out, with taxable values reaching $8.8 billion.

medium↑Mar 2026[16]

Community Recognitions and Proclamations

Acceptance of an $8,534.32 private donation from the Kiwanis Club for Pine Park improvements.

critical↓Jun 2026[15]

FY 2026-2027 Road and Drainage District Budget

Increases non-ad valorem assessments on property owners by up to 15% for the upcoming fiscal year.

critical↓Mar 2026[15]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Millage Rate

Aims to keep property tax rates stable while identifying millions in potential expenditure adjustments.

medium↑Sep 2024[15]

election

While the forum itself is free, the winning commissioners will ultimately vote on your tax dollars, city budgets, and local fees.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Code Enforcement Proactive Sweeps and Compliance

Potential loss of property values and tax fairness concerns.

critical↓Jun 2026[12]

Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

Proposed budget totals $346,672,228, with residents questioning the return of nearly $2.86 million in previously identified cuts.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Infrastructure Funding

Potential debt borrowing of approximately $37 million for targeted capital projects repaid through internal budget savings.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Transportation Impact Fee Reduction

Reduces incoming impact fee revenue for transportation infrastructure until a new study is finalized in approximately 12 months.

medium↑Mar 2026[10]

personnel change

Recruiting and vetting a replacement for such a high-ranking city official could end up costing taxpayers extra administrative dollars.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

disaster relief

Their work helped other counties potentially preserve over $9 million in FEMA reimbursement; grants staff also work to recover North Port's own deployment costs.

critical↓Jul 2026[9]

Activity Center 6 and 10 Infrastructure Financing and Master Planning

District planning and future infrastructure buildout could cost tens of millions, with potential special assessments on property owners.

critical↓Apr 2026[8]

Regional Water Availability and Aquifer Sustainability

Capital investments include a $48 million water supply agreement and future bonded infrastructure improvements.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Shorewood Street Property Acquisition for Drainage Access

The district will expend $22,800 from district funds for the property purchase.

Decisions during term (478)

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

approved4-0Nov 5, 2026

Approval of Agenda

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-56 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-66 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-67 (Utility and Drainage Easement Vacation)

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-68 (Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan)

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of City Clerk Annual Performance Increase

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County, Inc., for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B, North Port,…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B103, North Port, Florida,…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. for Space at the Family Service Center, 6919 Outreach Way, Suite B112, North Port,…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 081325-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group for the Purchase of Automobiles, SUVs, Vans and Light Trucks with Related Equipment and Accessories on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount not to Exceed…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve Utilization of Sheriff of Broward County, Florida Agreement, Emergency Equipment for Vehicles, with The Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc., DBA Strobes-R-Us, for Emergency Vehicle Equipment and Upfitting Services on an As-Needed…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve the Revised Interlocal Agreement Between Charlotte County and the City of North Port Relating to the Sharing of Employee Health Centers.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement Between Imagine School at North Port, Inc. and the City of North Port, Florida, for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program at Imagine School Campus,…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve the October 1, 2026 City Commission Regular Minutes.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the City of North Port, Florida, on Behalf of the North Port Police Department (NPPD) Regarding…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Sales Order Pursuant to Existing Agreement With CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CentralSquare Payments InvoiceCloud Payment Processing Services at No Charge.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Contracts for Trenchless Technology and Road Restriping)

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voting record (259)

228 yes31 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-68 (Wellen Park Village HL Master Concept Plan)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of City Clerk Annual Performance Increase

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Winchester Florida Ranch Comprehensive Plan and ULDC Text Amendments

Expressed concern over staff resources and spending taxpayer money on planning a development before jurisdictional questions are settled.

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-64 (Solid Waste District Final Budget)

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-R-63: Adoption of Final Road and Drainage District Budget

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-28 - Ad Valorem Millage Rate

Voted yesSep 24, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-27 - Non-District Budget and Capital Improvement Program

Voted noSep 22, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-25 (Data Center Moratorium)

Believes the city should reject the current application outright despite potential litigation risks.

Voted noSep 22, 2026

Approval of Tuscola Boulevard Bridge Settlement and Termination Agreement

Believes the city should enforce the original contract and pursue legal action to ensure the bridge is built rather than settling.

Voted noSep 22, 2026

Approval of Temporary Construction Easement from Central Park CDD

Dissenting consistently with his vote against the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge settlement agreement.

Voted noSep 22, 2026

Approval of Temporary Construction Easement from Sable Trace Development Partners

Dissenting consistently with his vote against the Tuscola Boulevard Bridge settlement agreement.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

City Manager Performance Evaluation and Termination Motion

Expressed deep dissatisfaction with administrative decisions, referendums, and communications.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-r-55: Fire Rescue District Assessment Rates

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-r-57: Fire Rescue District Budget

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-R-52: Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rates (Zero Increase)

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-R-59: Tentative Solid Waste District Budget Amendment

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-R-51 (Assessment Rates)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

to direct the City Clerk to temporarily suspend the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board until further notice.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Continuation of Ordinance No. 2026-24 (Historic and Cultural Advisory Board)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Direction to Draft Ordinance Eliminating NDAs

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Direction to Draft Ordinance for Commission Review of Commercial Projects

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to approve the agenda as presented.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

to suspend Commission Policy No. 2021-05 and hear all general public eComments and voicemails at the end of the meeting.

Voted yesSep 3, 2026

Suspend Commission Policy No. 2021-05 for Public Comment Order

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to continue Ordinance No. 2026-25 to second reading on September 8, 2026 as presented.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to approve the agenda as presented.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to change the second reading date to September 22, 2026, add a retroactive stipulation, allow the process for acceptance, processing and review but not approval of the current application, and add a t

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to continue Item Nos. 26-1051, 26-1023 and 26-1022 to a future Commission Meeting at a date to be determined.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to amend to a date certain meeting of September 8, 2026.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

First Reading and Continuance of Ordinance No. 2026-25 (Data Center Moratorium)

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Continuance of General Business Items (26-1051, 26-1023, 26-1022) to Date Certain

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

to schedule the second reading of the Data Center Moratorium Ordinance during the regular Commission meeting on September 8, 2026.

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Certification of Taxable Value and Proposed Millage Rate

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Budget Public Hearing Dates

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

to approve the agenda as presented.

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

to direct the City Manager to submit the 2026 Certification of Taxable Value with the proposed millage rate of 3.7667.

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

to approve the dates of September 10, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. and September 24, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. for the Budget Hearings.

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

to direct the City Attorney to create an agenda Item for first reading of the Data Center Moratorium for a Special Meeting on August 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Special Meeting Date for Data Center Moratorium First Reading

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Second Reading Date for Data Center Moratorium

Voted yesJul 29, 2026

Reallocation of Funds for Six Additional Police Department Positions

Voted noJul 21, 2026

to decline further action at this time regarding Charter Officer residency and direct the City Clerk to notify the Charter Review Advisory Board.

Voted noJul 21, 2026

to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-20 as presented.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Adoption of Data Center Moratorium and Directives

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Scheduling of Special Meeting for Data Center Moratorium Ordinance

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Referendum Question on Charter Officer Residency and Communication

Voted noJul 21, 2026

Declination of Action on Charter Officer Residency

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Negotiations for City-Owned Parcel Sale to Tax Collector