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Buddy Dyer

Mayor2024-01-01 to 2028-01-01 (month-level start: January 2024 per City of Orlando 2024 Oath of Office Ceremony notice, four-year terms; month-level end: January 2028, four-year term per same notice and 2027 election cycle)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
37
Total speaking time
3:27:23
Avg per meeting
5:36
Segments
3861

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Top issues during term (20)

high→May 2026[29]

Cooling centers and homelessness

The speaker argued sheltering people would save arrest and jail costs; no fiscal figure was provided.

high↑Apr 2026[28]

Impact Fee Waivers for Affordable Housing

Amends existing affordability obligations; no new dollar figure stated.

high→Sep 2026[25]

Historic neighborhood facade grant funding

A $48.68 million annual CRA budget with no facade grant allocation this year.

high↓Jul 2026[24]

City of Orlando FY2026-27 millage rate and budget

A $1.88 billion total budget and $780 million general fund, with the property tax rate held flat.

critical→Jul 2026[22]

November ballot Amendment 3 and future city revenues

A potential significant reduction in future property tax revenues that fund city services.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Synthetic Turf Rules for Residential Yards

No direct city cost; homeowners installing turf would bear their own expenses.

low↑Oct 2026[20]

Solid Waste Franchise Ordinances

Franchise fees paid by haulers generate revenue for the city; more competitors could affect service pricing.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

CRA Budget Amendment Two

Tax increment from the expanded downtown area will flow into the CRA trust fund once Ordinance 2026-7 gets final approval.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Piedmont Yard affordable apartments

Up to $360,000 total in SHIP down-payment assistance across eight buyers.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

OPD Investigation Review Request

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Tree Removal Mitigation Surety Process

Developers could defer mitigation costs via surety; city guarantee mechanisms would apply.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Transit funding agreement with LYNX

TIF districts would capture a portion of county property tax growth — no city funds proposed.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Pulse Memorial design and construction timeline

$12.6 million in construction costs, boosted by $1.75 million in private donations.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Wastewater and utility infrastructure investments

Several million dollars combined across wastewater contracts and engineering services.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Code enforcement retaliation complaint

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

RoseArts transit system

high↑Oct 2026[10]

New Public Safety Complex moves forward

$1,029,585 pre-construction agreement; full build-out cost higher.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Habitat for Humanity to build on city lots in Parramore

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Downtown Accent Lighting Contract Appeal

The contract value isn't stated in the published agenda materials.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

MCO and ORL Airport Update and Expansion Plans

GOAA's five-year capital program at MCO is $6.9 billion, funded at the authority level rather than through city taxes.

Decisions during term (490)

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

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 3.a-3.l)

approved4-0-1Oct 26, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funding Agreement with Healthcare Center for the Homeless, Inc.

approved4-0-1Oct 26, 2026

Temporary Use Permit for Temporary Parking Lot at 300 N Orange Blossom Trail (DET2026-10239)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-28 — Growth Management Plan Capital Improvements Element Update

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-31 — Synthetic Turf Land Development Code Amendment (First Reading)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

RQS26-0123 — Kimley-Horn Contract for DTO 2.0 Implementation Plan Design Services (CRA)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Housing Rehabilitation Funding Agreements (Item 3.g.1)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Consideration of Minutes for the October 12, 2026, City Council and Agenda Review Meetings

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Citizen Advisory Board Appointments and Reappointments

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Amendment to Contract with AWC, Inc. for Siemens Automation Components, S22-0212 (PW)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Amendment to Contract with Selectron Technologies, Inc. for Relay-Customer Engagement Platform, S24-0328 (EDV)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Award to Building Maintenance Services, LLC for Janitorial Services at Iron Bridge Water Reclamation Facility and Orlando Easterly Wetlands, IFB25-0299 (PW)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Award to Forte for Audiovisual Equipment and Installation, N27-0040 (EXO)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Award to Guajiro Tree and Lawn Services, LLC for Grounds Maintenance for Parks and Recreation Division, IFB26-0501 (FPR)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Award to Moove NA Distribution, LLC for Motor Oil, Lubricants and Recycling, IFB26-0538 (PW)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Award to Pat's Pump and Blower, LLC for Aquatech Parts and Services, S26-0592 (PW)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Meeting Minutes – General Pension Advisory Committee (PAC) – September 3rd, 2026

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Use of NASPO Contract with Davenport Group for Dell Storage Area Network Replacements, C27-0031 (PW)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Use of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract for Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies, Equipment, Tool Rental, Sales and Services with Precision Infrastructure Management, LLC, C27-0022 (PW)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Use of the Sourcewell Contract with TriMark Marlinn, LLC for Food Service Equipment at the KIA Center, C27-0035 (VEN)

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