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Letitia Newbold

Commissioner2023-03-01 – 2028-11-01 (appointed March 1, 2023 to fill an unexpired term per city commissioner page; re-elected November 2024 to a four-year term; month-level end: November 2028 per city page)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
2:29:51
Avg per meeting
4:50
Segments
2144

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high↑Aug 2026[53]

Westside Economic Development and Career Source Site

$6.2 million purchase price, plus up to $75,000 in due diligence costs.

high↑Feb 2026[35]

Glenwood Gardens and downtown redevelopment

Funded by a private donation from resident John Shearer and grant funding.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Potential Land Acquisition from the State of Florida, Department of Commerce

$6.2 million purchase price, funded in part by Horizon project proceeds, plus six figures already spent on due diligence and consultants.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

New laundromat on West Oakland Park Boulevard

Taxpayers are on the hook for a $6.2 million purchase — $200,000 above appraisal — plus due-diligence costs, with repayment dependent on future redevelopment.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Horizon mixed-use project parking levels

Over-parking would have added construction costs and could have stalled the project; future stackers would also require sprinkler system upgrades.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Potential Acquisition of Nine Parcels on West Oklahoma Boulevard

high↑Nov 2026[10]

West Side Residents Demand Retail, Not Housing

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Dan Duckham Home Office restoration interest

Private investors, not the city, would fund the renovation.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

MADabolic Sky Building incentive agreement transfer

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Lakeside Neighborhood Land Acquisition

The purchase price wasn't listed in the agenda packet materials provided.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Downtown Properties Acquisition (Horizon)

No direct cost, but reduced parking could affect downtown business revenue; any future parking fees would also affect visitors.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Automobile dealership with repair shop and used vehicle sales at 4047 North Andrews Avenue

Redevelopment of a vacant lot could replace an illegal-dumping site with an operating business, but only if zoning conditions are met.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Retail and office development at 3291 North Andrews Avenue

New construction on a long-vacant commercial parcel could boost the corridor's tax base and curb blight.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

McDonald's Buffer Wall Replacement

high↓May 2026[5]

Truist Building (formerly Bank Atlantic) potential designation

No direct cost to the city; the bonus provision program means the developer may be seeking extra development rights in exchange for community benefits.

medium↓May 2026[4]

Horizon downtown redevelopment amendments

New and relocated businesses were reported to bring more than 40 jobs, including 14 at Casa Monarca.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Outdoor cinema and bar at 3333 N Federal Highway

No direct city cost — this is about whether a business can operate late next door to residents.

high↓May 2026[3]

SoFlow fitness and pickleball facility parking reduction

Parking demand shifts to valet operations funded by the applicant rather than additional on-site spaces.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Harlem McBride neighborhood history and recognition

low↓Jul 2026[2]

ABC Eagle Award for Public Works Facility

Decisions during term (7)

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