JC

James Clasby

Commissioner District 12024-11-19 – 2028-11-21 (sworn in Nov 19, 2024 per the commissioner newsletters on stlucieco.gov and WPTV; BOCC June 2026 agenda lists the seat; end = Fla. Stat. §100.041 subsection 2a, text read: 4-year terms commencing on the second Tuesday following the general election, Nov 7, 2028 election)

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 21, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
3:07:51
Avg per meeting
12:31
Segments
2517

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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)

medium↑Jul 2026[35]

Feral cat ordinance concerns

TNR programs can save the county trapping, housing, and euthanasia costs, per the speaker.

high↓Mar 2026[15]

Daily code fines and property liens

Fines run up to $250–$500 per day and can reach $25,000 or more per case — real money for property owners who don't fix violations.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Business Park Drive lien reduction

County forgives about $67,400 in liens; collects $2,600.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Contractor disciplinary cases

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Flock surveillance cameras in county rights-of-way

Removal costs fall on permit holders, not the county; the county loses a law-enforcement tool it didn't directly pay for.

critical↓Oct 2026[5]

Glades Cut Off Road signal safety and cost-sharing

County exposure would be up to about $180,900, not currently budgeted in Public Works.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Public comment visibility and privacy

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Emergency Management Code Modernization (Ordinance 2026-18)

The ordinance collects state-authorized fees for healthcare facility plan reviews and training certifications.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Unsecured pool safety hazard

A $250/day fine could start after July 31 if the pool isn't secured and cleaned.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Animal Ordinance Overhaul (Ordinance 2026-019)

Resident testimony warned enforcement against cat caretakers could shift substantial sheltering costs to the county.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Opioid overdose awareness and naloxone access

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Vehicle storage blocking Ulrich Road neighborhood

The dealership faces potential $250/day fines plus $400 in prosecution fees if it doesn't clear out by July 3.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Potential jail privatization study

The jail accounts for about $50 million of the sheriff's budget, plus $10-12 million in inmate medical costs.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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