David Banther

Commissioner Seat 12024-10-01 to 2029-04-01

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At a glance

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Term ending Apr 1, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 24
Total speaking time: 2:01:47
Avg per meeting: 5:04
Segments: 2036

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[39]

November property tax referendum threat to city budget

Roughly one-third of the city's property tax income could be cut if the amendment passes.

high→Mar 2026[39]

Censure controversy involving Vice Mayor Koulias

No direct cost, though disputes handled internally could avoid expensive ethics proceedings or lawsuits.

medium→Aug 2026[35]

Potential data center siting concerns

Unknown until staff research; water and sewer capacity impacts could affect utility customers.

high↑Mar 2026[32]

Residential property maintenance

$25 a day accrues against the owners starting April 9, 2026 until the lot is maintained.

high→Jan 2026[30]

Historic district design reviews for downtown properties

Cost of rerouting or redoing the gas line will fall on the property owner, with the total still to be negotiated.

high↓Apr 2026[27]

SWFMD Phase III water restrictions enforcement

Citations mean fines for residents who ignore watering restrictions.

medium↑Sep 2026[25]

Special Events Calendar 2026-2027

The event supports local merchants; street closures affect traffic that weekend.

high↑May 2026[23]

LDC Articles X and XII modernization

Property owners on non-conforming lots may save variance fees and wait time when building.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Sponge Dock use rules

Fines are possible if the violation is confirmed.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Hickory Point annexation

If annexed, the park would become subject to city taxes and services.

high↑Jun 2026[20]

New garage and storage structure at 116 N. Pinellas Ave

Private project; the denial sends the applicant back to redesign without further city cost.

high↓Feb 2026[20]

Electric Bicycle Safety Regulations

Signage and enforcement costs weren't itemized, but enforcement begins with education and warnings rather than fines.

medium↑Apr 2026[19]

Forward Pinellas transportation grants and planning update

Grant funds could offset local costs for street and mobility projects, though awards aren't guaranteed.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Nov. 7 symposium "Planting the Seeds for a Growing Future"

Grants bring in $55,000 spent to date plus up to $105,000 pending, with modest matches from the city's tree fund.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Boutique hotel and mixed-use development at 144 E. Tarpon Avenue

The CRA-purchased site returns to the tax rolls and downtown activity with hotel rooms, retail and event space.

high↑Mar 2026[17]

Flooding and floodplain resilience

Flood mitigation construction is ongoing around the city; specific costs were not given.

high↑Jan 2026[16]

Protected tree removal enforcement

Grant money is covering tree inventory, planting, and trimming now, but future funding is uncertain and an in-house tree crew has been floated as a budget alternative.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

Sustainability Plan charter deadline (Oct. 1, 2027)

Could eventually affect what developers build and pay for, but only as voluntary incentives under current state law.

high↓Jun 2026[15]

FY 2027 proposed budget and insurance/health savings

A resident noted Pinellas property tax cuts could ripple down — the county projects billions in cuts, affecting mosquito control and county park staffing.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]