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Palm Bay
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Richard "Mike" Hammer

Council Member2024–2028

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
4:12:18
Avg per meeting
9:42
Segments
3716

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Top issues during term (14)(Governance)

high→Sep 2026[9]

council preview

The city is dropping over a million bucks on a new road widening project that will impact local infrastructure spending.

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Primary Election Results Certification

None.

high↑Aug 2026[7]

city council election

Elections themselves cost taxpayer money to run, but the winning candidates will control the city's future budget and your tax dollars.

medium↑Oct 2025[5]

official misconduct

While there's no direct price tag yet, taxpayer money might get tied up in replacement costs or potential fallout if this leads to a drawn-out political battle.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

council ethics

While there's no direct hit to your wallet yet, this kind of bad publicity can hurt local business growth and city branding.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

council censure

Doesn't cost you any extra cash directly, but city hall drama is a waste of time and resources.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

council member removal

Dealing with the political fallout and potential special replacement procedures could end up costing taxpayers some extra administrative cash.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

council misconduct

No direct money impact here, but council scandals can drag down city morale and economic development.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

council censure lawsuit

Your local tax dollars are going to end up paying for the city's legal defense in this completely avoidable drama.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

election candidate

Elections cost taxpayer money to run, but there's no direct hit to your wallet from just one candidate throwing their hat in the ring.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

council member controversy

While there's no direct hit to your wallet yet, community fallout and potential fallout for the city's image could lead to wasted administrative time and resources.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

city council ethics and discipline

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for legal fees if this threat turns into an actual lawsuit.

high↓Oct 2025[0]

council member ethics and removal

While there's no direct price tag yet, potential legal fees or a special election could end up costing taxpayers. 지방

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

city council censure

Doesn't cost you any direct cash, but all this council drama wastes time and taxpayer-funded resources.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Governance.