Brian Yates

Mayor (Commissioner Seat 3)2019-2027

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 33
Total speaking time: 5:07:19
Avg per meeting: 9:19
Segments: 5219

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Top issues during term (2)(Environment)

critical↓Feb 2026[20]

Water Production Facility Design and Infrastructure Expansion

Directs long-term utility investments and water resource management spending.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

2025 Annual Lakes Report and Water Quality

None associated with adopting the report.

Decisions during term (2)

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

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Wetlands Restoration and Protection Program Grant Agreement WRP23 - Northern Winter Haven Chain Wetland Restoration

approvedAbstained3-0-1Sep 15, 2026

Environmental Cooperation Agreement for Downtown South Parking Garage

Voting record (1)(Environment)

0 yes0 no1 abstained

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AbstainedSep 15, 2026

Environmental Cooperation Agreement for Downtown South Parking Garage

Abstained due to indirect financial connections through his primary employer, Citizens Bank and Trust.