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Patty Sheehan

District 4 Commissioner2024-01-01 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
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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
6
Total speaking time
3:03
Avg per meeting
0:31
Segments
59

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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 Sheehan 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)

Voting record (20)

0 yes20 no

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Voted noSep 28, 2026

to adopt the Downtown Development Board's final budget resolution for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Voted noSep 28, 2026

to adopt the Downtown Development Board's final budget resolution for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Voted noSep 28, 2026

Downtown Development Board Final Budget

Voted noSep 28, 2026

to adopt the Downtown Development Board's final budget resolution for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Voted noSep 14, 2026

DDB/CRAAB Budget Workshop Minutes – August 19, 2026 (Item 4.c)

Protesting the unfunded facade grant program for historic neighborhoods

Voted noSep 14, 2026

FY 2026-2027 CRA Proposed Budget and Resolution (Item 4.d)

Facade grant funding for historic neighborhoods was cut from the CRA budget with no notice

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Accept Downtown Development Board (DDB) and Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRAAB) Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes for August 19, 2026.

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Redevelopment Agency Budget, adopt the Resolution and authorize the execution of the Resolution by the Chair and Executive Director , subject to review and appr

Voted noAug 10, 2026

Approve the DTO Historic Redevelopment Incentive Program.

Voted noAug 10, 2026

DTO Historic Redevelopment Incentive Program

The $5 million minimum excludes smaller historic renovation projects, which she argued does less to prevent teardowns than historic district protections.

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Ordinance 2026-18 — Downtown Historic Preservation Moratorium (12.a)

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Ordinance 2026-21 — 1600 Aaron Avenue Rezoning, First Reading (13.e)

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Recommended Order — 1600 Aaron Avenue PD Quasi-Judicial Hearing (16.a)

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-18 to take effect on August 10, 2026, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City upon final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Approve Ordinance No. 2026-21 on first reading and request that the Mayor and City Clerk present the draft ordinance for second reading and public hearing at the next regular City Council meeting.

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Adopt the Recommended Order and Accept the meeting minutes for 1600 Aaron Avenue, Orlando Brazilian SDA Church Planned Development (PD) Rezoning of the February 17, 2026, Municipal Planning Board meet

Voted noJun 8, 2026

Approve Ordinance No. 2026-18 on first reading and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to present the draft ordinance at the next available City Council meeting for second reading, hearing and adoption

Voted noJun 8, 2026

Approve Award to and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Civil Corp, Apopka, FL, for IFB26-0202 Church Street Phase I Roadway Improvements in the estimated

Voted noJun 8, 2026

First Reading — Ordinance No. 2026-18: Temporary 36-Month Moratorium on Downtown Historic District Certificates of Appropriateness

Called it a 'vehement no' — said the ordinance betrays the city's commitment to historic preservation and the residents of the historic districts.

Voted noJun 8, 2026

CRA — Award to Atlantic Civil Corp for Church Street Phase I Roadway Improvements ($4,015,082.16)

Concerned about using Church Street improvements as justification for historic preservation changes.