David Banther
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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)(Public Safety)
Residential property maintenance
$25 a day accrues against the owners starting April 9, 2026 until the lot is maintained.
Electric Bicycle Safety Regulations
Signage and enforcement costs weren't itemized, but enforcement begins with education and warnings rather than fines.
Dengue Fever Alert and Standing Water
ICE/287(g) cooperation concerns
Speakers argued the 287(g) agreement costs local taxpayers since federal reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Historic garage demolished on West Orange Street
The organization faces corrective permit work and previously received a $15,000 city matching grant for facade work at 20 W. Tarpon Avenue.
EMS ALS First Responder Agreement amendment
Homelessness on Pinellas Avenue
Any relocation or housing strategy would need its own business plan and budget, per the mayor.
Flock license-plate camera renewal
A recurring contract cost for police technology services.
Adventhealth North Pinellas MOU
Mayor's Same-Sex Marriage Proclamation Controversy
Fire Station 70 funding agreement with Pinellas County
Fee revenue-sharing terms not stated in the available materials.
Public misinformation and city communication efforts
Coyote sightings near St. Michael's Shrine
Board site visits and quasi-judicial rules
High-visibility traffic enforcement grant program
Grant-funded, so likely no significant hit to the city budget.
New computer-aided dispatch system for police
The contract amount isn't shown in the available materials.
Safford House Lightning Incident and Public Safety Recognition
School Resource Officer Agreement with Pinellas County Schools
About $102,349 more stays in the city's general fund if SROs are kept versus switching to guardians.
City apparel and seal use in campaigning
None identified.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Full-Time Upgrade
About $20,000 plus benefits in added annual cost.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Banther was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Increase File No. 260102-N-PH, Single Source Purchase Of Public Safety Health Screenings (Craig Misener Fire Chief, Bob Robertson Interim Procurement Services Director)
Award File No. 260102-N-PH, Single Source Purchase of Public Safety Health Screenings (Jeff Young Police Chief, Scott Young Fire Chief, Janina Lewis Procurement Services Director)
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.