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Janice Lucas

Commissioner, Ward 22023-05-01 – 2027-05-01 (month-level start: May 2023 inferred from four-year ward term ending May 2027 per city commission page 'Term Expires May 2027'; month-level end: May 2027 per city commission page)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending May 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
46
Total speaking time
5:42:24
Avg per meeting
7:27
Segments
4048

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

high→Jan 2026[22]

Affordable Housing and Homeownership Challenges

Housing program dollars are roughly 80% below pre-Hurricane Michael levels, with the city now working from normal annual SHIP and CDBG allocations.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Port neighborhood compatibility at Hannah Avenue

No direct cost to the city; the agreement requires the port to maintain improvements and indemnify the city.

medium↑Jun 2026[14]

Tax increment rebate for KBP Properties office conversion

Up to $149,472.17 in rebated tax increment over 15 years, offset by new commercial value on a deteriorated property.

high↓May 2026[12]

Automated school zone speed enforcement launch

$100 tickets are postponed until at least the fall term; the vendor's three-year contract clock restarts then.

high↓Mar 2026[12]

Panama City North Community Development District

$151,153.60 from SRF funds, but potential millions in savings if lining suffices.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

300 Laverne Avenue Waterfront Redevelopment

No direct city cost; the project adds downtown density and public amenities, and the city dedicates relocated utility easements.

medium↓Feb 2026[10]

American Legion purchase of 1342 MLK Blvd under SPARC program

Sale proceeds directed to the CRA district.

high↓Jul 2026[9]

Sale of Sixth Street and Harmon Avenue lots and workforce housing

Sale price of $350,000 versus combined appraisals of $925,000-$1,020,000, justified by site constraints and market response.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Redeveloping City-Owned Land Through Public-Private Partnerships

P3s could bring private investment into parks and create recurring lease revenue instead of one-time sale proceeds.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Highway 390 conceptual plan

high↓Feb 2026[4]

Site Preparation Grant Program finalized

No FY2026 allocation was set; future funding will be decided year by year in the budget process.

medium↓Mar 2026[4]

Millville FY 2027 projects: property studies, grants and Snug Harbor signage

$15,000 in Millville CRA grant funds, paid directly to the contractor after the work is verified.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Permitting and customer service overhaul

Budget is down year over year; the new state third-party inspection law will reduce permit fee revenue, requiring offsetting cuts.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Beck Avenue redevelopment in St. Andrews

No direct cost to taxpayers, but the agreement governs a privately funded clubhouse rebuild and marina operations for up to 30 years.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Glenwood Town Center grocery store project terminated

Stormwater fixes could cost the developer $890,000 to $1.8 million; the extension itself costs the CRA nothing.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

One Positive Place new facility proposal

One Positive Place has about $1.2 million banked for construction, but operating a bigger facility would add staffing costs on top of an existing shortfall.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Downtown marina design and bidding

The unresolved invoice is roughly $98,500; the slip project itself is worth far more.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Heir property and MLK corridor revitalization

Funded through the CRA; total engagement cost not yet set and requires later CRA approval.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Oak Avenue tax increment rebate for Golden Developments

Up to $337,101.78 in rebated property tax increment over up to 15 years — money the project's redevelopment generates that would otherwise flow to the CRA.

low↓Aug 2026[2]

Commercial building near sewer easement at 551 E 6th Street

No city cost; the setback protects the city's sewer line from future repair damage.

Decisions during term (19)

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

approved5-0Nov 9, 2026

Major Development — 300 Luverne Avenue (CPC-PLN-2026-1957)

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Cottage Court Development award — 2215 E. 3rd Street

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Ground lease with Canaan Development Group, LLC — 1332 MLK Jr. Blvd

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Glenwood Redevelopment Initiatives and SPARK program adopted

tabled5-0Jul 14, 2026

Glenwood redevelopment, Spark program and land disposition — tabled

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

Ordinance 3305 – Panama City North Community Development District

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 2, 2026

Redevelopment Site Preparation Grant Program approved

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 2, 2026

Tax Increment Rebate approved for Golden Developments, LLC — 534 & 541 Oak Avenue

approved5-0May 11, 2026

Major Development — 730 & 732 Highway 231 asphalt plant (CPC-PLN-2026-1170)

approvedVoted yes4-0May 5, 2026

Amendment to Performance Agreement with Wilson Avenue Redevelopment, LLC (724 & 728 Magnolia Avenue)

approvedVoted yes3-1May 5, 2026

RSP Grant Program — 5.2 Redevelopment Timeline and Compliance (Inspect to Verify)

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 28, 2026

Lindsey Crossing PC, LLC Development Agreement, 4620/4622 E Hwy 390

approvedVoted yes4-0-1Apr 28, 2026

St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club Development Agreement, 218 and 212 Bunkers Cove Road

approved4-0-1Apr 13, 2026

Development Agreement — St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club, 218 & 212 Bunkers Cove Road (CPC-PLN-2026-0830)

approved4-0-1Apr 13, 2026

Major Development — St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club clubhouse, 218 & 212 Bunkers Cove Road (CPC-PLN-2026-0176)

approved5-0Apr 13, 2026

Major Development — Watson Bayou Marina, 407 Maple Avenue (CPC-PLN-2026-1029)

approvedVoted yes5-0Mar 24, 2026

CBD Holdings, LLC Development Agreement (Shelton Property)

approved5-0Mar 9, 2026

McKenzie Avenue marina major development (CPC-PLN-2026-0633)

tabled5-0Feb 9, 2026

Continuation of Case CPC-PLN-2026-0176 (St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club Major Development)

Voting record (16)(Development)

16 yes0 no

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Voted yesOct 13, 2026

award the Cottage Court Development located on the vacant property at 2215 E 3rd Street to Marco Design, LLC and directed staff to locate other similar properties that could be advertised for bids

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approval to direct staff to present multiple properties and information on the next steps for this type of development at a Virtual Workshop

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approval to execute the contract with American Legion Post 424 for the redevelopment of CRA-owned property located at 1342 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approval and authorization to execute a ground lease with Canaan Development Group, LLC for the redevelopment of City-owned property located at 1332 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approval of Glenwood Redevelopment Initiatives, including proposed ground leases for City-Owned Properties at 1332 MLK Blvd. and 1346 N. Palo Alto Avenue and adoption of the SPARK Program with legal r

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approval of Ordinance 3309 to amend legal boundaries of the Sweetbay Community Development Districts

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

approval of Development Scenario 2 and advertise a Request For Proposal

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Redevelopment Site Preparation Grant Program approved

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

Tax Increment Rebate approved for Golden Developments, LLC — 534 & 541 Oak Avenue

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Amendment to Performance Agreement with Wilson Avenue Redevelopment, LLC (724 & 728 Magnolia Avenue)

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

RSP Grant Program — 5.2 Redevelopment Timeline and Compliance (Inspect to Verify)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Lindsey Crossing PC, LLC Development Agreement, 4620/4622 E Hwy 390

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

St. Andrew Bay Yacht Club Development Agreement, 218 and 212 Bunkers Cove Road

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Redevelopment Site Preparation Grant Program — general concept and board direction

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

CBD Holdings, LLC Development Agreement (Shelton Property)

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

approve the proposed Development Agreement with CBD Holdings, LLC for a property located east of John Pitts Road and north of Old Majette Tower Road (Parcel ID 03875-000-000)

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