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KJ

Kenny Johnson

Council Member2018–2030

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At a glance

News mentions
7

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
3:09:41
Avg per meeting
6:46
Segments
3340

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↓Sep 2026[21]

AI Data Center Zoning and Regulations

Unknown, but data center infrastructure could affect city energy costs and water use if built without restrictions.

critical↓May 2026[18]

Termination and Removal of Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

Maintains ongoing municipal contract expenditures for Flock safety technology subscriptions.

critical↓Aug 2026[14]

911 dispatch

Directly impacts municipal budget allocations for police and emergency services.

critical↓Sep 2026[12]

911 consolidation

Potentially affects municipal public safety expenditures and addresses looming server upgrade costs of approximately $1.8 million.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Surveillance Technology and Flock Cameras

General fund expenditures for ongoing camera network operations.

medium↓Aug 2026[8]

surveillance cameras

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for delayed permitting, administrative overhead, and any potential compliance fines.

high↓May 2026[3]

Prohibition of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Negligible fiscal impact on municipal revenues, as medical marijuana sales are tax-exempt under state law.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

facility closure

Closing the facility cuts immediate city operating costs, but finding a private partner could shift future taxpayer expenses or change pool user fees.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

911 dispatch and zoning

While outsourcing 911 could shift taxpayer costs and city overhead, stopping the zoning overhaul saves money on immediate large-scale planning expenses.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Palm Bay Estates Stormwater and Roadway Collapse

Potential future city expenditures or cost-sharing agreements for infrastructure repairs.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

City Investment Policy and Portfolio Management

Manages approximately $435 million in public funds and generates interest revenue.

medium↓Aug 2025[2]

community meeting

Free to attend, though local policy decisions discussed here could eventually impact city spending and your tax dollars.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

AI data center regulation

Welcoming these centers could bring in some tax cash, but it might also hike up your local electricity and water bills.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Federal Lawsuit Settlement (Langevin v. COPB)

The settlement covers plaintiff's outside counsel attorney's fees, adding to municipal legal expenditures.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Federal SAVE Program Immigration Verification Compliance

Administrative and operational impacts are being evaluated by the city attorney's office.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Wildfire Preparedness and Burn Bans

Saved an estimated $17.4 million in property value from destruction.

medium↓May 2024[0]

candidate eligibility

It could cost taxpayers extra money if the city ends up in a legal battle over whether the candidate is actually allowed on the ballot.

high↓May 2026[0]

marijuana dispensary ban

This ban could squeeze local entrepreneurs out of a booming market and cost the city potential tax revenue.

medium↓Apr 2026[0]

illegal dumping enforcement

Taxpayers could save money on cleanup costs, while offenders are about to face some hefty fines.

high↓Aug 2026[0]

Restoration of Public Comments at End of Meetings

None.

Decisions during term (3)

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