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Rob Medina

Mayor2020–2028

About

Rob Medina's platform centers on restoring trust and improving transparency within City Hall, alongside addressing critical local challenges such as urban sprawl in Palm Bay.

Campaign promises (2)

  • transparency
    Rob Medina pledged a 'campaign of restoration' after taking the oath of office.
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  • transparency
    Medina vowed to improve City Hall transparency and trust.

At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
53:33
Avg per meeting
5:57
Segments
751

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Filtered to Public Safety

Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)

high↑Apr 2026[86]

Hurricane Preparedness and Flood Risk Management

Enhances the city's eligibility for federal FEMA disaster recovery funds, reducing municipal financial burden after emergencies.

critical↓Aug 2026[7]

Proposed Thermotane Propane Bulk Plant in the Compound

Private commercial investment with potential municipal costs for road and utility upgrades.

critical↓Jan 2026[6]

Public Safety Concurrency Levels of Service

Requires targeted funding for public safety equipment, vehicles, and fire station construction.

critical↓Apr 2026[5]

Sunshine Law and Public Records Compliance

None directly, though non-compliance carries potential fines and legal penalties.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Police Department Transparency and Personnel Oversight

Potential legal defense costs associated with threatened litigation or public records disputes.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

police misconduct lawsuit

Expect your local tax dollars to get drained by expensive legal fees and a potential big-money settlement.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Candidate Residency Verification

Potential legal costs if election qualification challenges arise.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Comprehensive Police Staffing and Facility Study

Cost of $78,500 funded through existing police impact fees.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Casica Event Center and Plaza Parking/Operational Issues

Draws heavily on municipal police and emergency response resources.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Southern Palm Bay Fire Service Assessment

The preliminary feasibility study costs approximately $56,000, funded through fire impact fees, with future potential assessments to be determined.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Meeting Curfew Implementation

None.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

police brutality lawsuit

Your local tax dollars are directly at risk to pay for mounting legal defense costs and a potentially massive settlement or court judgment.

high→Feb 2026[0]

School Bus Safety in New Housing Developments

Decisions during term (1)

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