Jolien Caraballo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 8:01:28
- Avg per meeting
- 13:45
- Segments
- 7069
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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)
FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and Millage
The budget keeps funding core services while lowering taxes, but a $1.1 billion five-year infrastructure wish list far exceeds what the capital budget can cover.
Soccer stadium reimbursement structure
No general fund dollars go to the stadium; only CRA increment within the CRA area can be used.
FY 2026-2027 CRA budget
The CRA budget for the coming year was authorized; it draws on tax-increment revenue boosted by sharply rising property values.
Twice-Weekly Trash Pickup Straw Ballot
Would raise costs per household if voters approve the increase.
Building permit fee valuation methodology
Permit fees run about $110 per square foot of valuation on commercial builds — this one totaled $26,451.
Fee Schedule Overhauls
These assessments appear on residents' property tax bills; the stormwater fee is proposed to be reimposed and increased.
Half-cent sales tax renewal
About $74.9 million generated to date; renewal could spare property taxpayers future infrastructure costs.
FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Total appropriations rise by $132 million, but officials say it's mostly previously approved money being carried forward, not new spending.
Southern Grove fund revenue redistribution to general fund
About $9.8 million flows back to the city's general fund.
Union wage increase negotiations
A 5% raise versus the city's 2% offer means a real difference in every covered employee's paycheck, with the gap between offers still unresolved.
$85 Million Special Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
Up to $85 million in debt service paid from legally available non-ad valorem revenues.
FY2026-27 CRA Budget Adoption
The CRA budget for the coming year was authorized; it draws on tax-increment revenue boosted by sharply rising property values.
$971.6 Million City Budget and Infrastructure Investment
Nearly $230 million goes to infrastructure next year; seven new utility-funded positions are added to the city payroll.
Amendment 3 Property Tax Reform
Estimated $48.4 million city revenue loss over two years if passed.
Debt Portfolio and Investment Review
Refunding has saved taxpayers over $100 million to date; an FY 2026 refunding of 2016-17 special assessment bonds will save another $2 million.
Pending Litigation Sessions
Litigation outcomes could carry financial exposure or recovery for the city.
Employee Health Insurance
City health care program costs are estimated at about $31.2 million for fiscal year 2026-27, with no rate increase proposed.
Distribution of $24 Million Waste Pro Settlement Funds
All $24 million plus interest goes back to residents; the ~$200,000 cost of the checks option was avoided, and any excess above $24 million will also be returned.
Capital Improvement Program
Year one alone spends about $226-244 million, with roughly $784 million in bonds over five years.
City Manager performance and contract amendment
The contract amendment produces cost savings by replacing a car allowance with a city vehicle.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
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