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Elections and campaign money
All three seats, candidate statements and reported campaign funding.
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Development and public works
The canonical project inventory, documented stages and missing milestones.
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Budget spending, revenue and history
General Fund departments, revenue sources and five-year budget columns.
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Contributor records in the common filing window
Contributor totals for whole reports from August 22 through October 2, 2026.
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How this site works
Filed occupations, documented identities, accounting methods and evidence limits.
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Source library
Selected documents, exact locators and evidence-version notes.
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About Minneola Civic
Independent civic information, privacy and the correction process.
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Council decisions and participation
Selected decisions, roll calls, meeting notices and government responsibilities. Coverage is incomplete.
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Citrus Ridge agreement approved with clarification
The agreement records conditions for the commercial development; later permits and construction require separate evidence.
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JEN Florida 30 settlement denied
The selected minutes record that the matter returns to the special magistrate. Final disposition remains unverified.
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FY2026 final budget adopted
Resolution 2025-24 adopts the FY2026 budget; adoption does not verify that the posted budget tables are the final version.
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Temporary traffic calming selected for Oak Valley
The discussion establishes the selected approach to traffic calming; costs and measured safety results need separate records.
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Oak Valley fuel-service and site-plan hearings tabled
The hearings on fuel service and the parcel site plan were postponed.
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Social-media bidders ranked for negotiations
The vote directs negotiations for the City’s public communications services.
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Hernandez appointed social-media liaison
The appointment designates the Council liaison for social-media management.
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Serviss appointed alternate social-media liaison
The appointment assigns a backup Council contact for social-media management.
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Ken Rose appointed to Planning and Zoning
The appointment fills a seat on the commission that reviews land-use applications.
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Mindy Bacon appointed first Planning and Zoning alternate
The appointment fills an alternate seat for land-use application review.
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Nicole Marie Martin appointed second Planning and Zoning alternate
The appointment fills an alternate seat for land-use application review.
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Fuel-service special-exception hearing tabled again
The special-exception hearing for the proposed fuel-service use was postponed.
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Trailhead Park design and build contract approved conditionally
The contract covers design and construction work at Trailhead Park.
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Oak Valley Retail Parcel 2 site plan approved conditionally
The site plan sets drainage, landscaping and lighting conditions for the parcel’s development.
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Live Local tax-exemption opt-out approved
The ordinance opts out of the identified property-tax exemption for certain multifamily rental units.
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Large B-1 building ordinance tabled
Consideration of rules for larger B-1 buildings was postponed.
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Fuel-service special exception denied
The proposed fuel-service use did not receive the requested special exception.
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Camp Lake Industrial variances approved
The resolution permits exceptions to architectural requirements for the industrial project.
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Vacation-rental registration fees approved
The resolution sets fees for vacation-rental registration in the City.
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Grassy Lake improvement bid approved
The minutes name $1 million in state funding for design and county funding for the remainder of the project.
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Wastewater-plant flagpole purchase approved
The purchase adds a flagpole at the wastewater treatment plant with an estimated cost of approximately $135,000.
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JTD donated-land action approved
The action concerns the City’s handling of donated land at Grassy Lake.
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Sardo Bus and Coach Upholstery site plan approved conditionally
The site plan governs the proposed warehouse, office and storage development.
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Shepherds Landing plan amendment transmitted
The vote advances agency review of the proposed land-use amendment.
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Current Council appointments retained
The vote retains Council assignments while deferring Planning and Zoning appointments.
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Shepherds Landing resolution and ordinance continued
Consideration of the development agreement and the second reading of the annexation-and-rezoning ordinance was postponed because of insufficient notice.
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Recovery-residence accommodation ordinance approved conditionally
The City Attorney described the ordinance as required by State Senate Bill 954 for procedures for accommodations for disabled individuals.
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Shepherds Landing ordinance and agreement tabled to January 20
The ordinance second reading and developer-agreement second hearing were postponed to align with consideration of the comprehensive-plan amendment.
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Grassy Lake Medical Office site plan approved conditionally
The site-plan conditions govern building design and fire review for the medical-office project.
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Shepherds Landing items tabled to February 3
The proposed land-use and development approvals were postponed.
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Education Avenue designation approved
The resolution establishes the Education Avenue designation.
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Water and reclaim-water meters approved
The purchase supplies meters for water services.
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East Ridge emergency well-pump purchase approved
The purchase replaces a well pump for water service.
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Shepherds Landing annexation and rezoning approved
The ordinance brings the project property into the City and assigns its zoning.
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Shepherds Landing developer agreement approved conditionally
The agreement sets development conditions for Shepherds Landing.
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Shepherds Landing comprehensive-plan amendment approved
The amendment changes the comprehensive-plan treatment of the project property.
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Del Webb retaining-wall variances tabled
Consideration of exceptions for retaining walls within setbacks was postponed.
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Election process discussion tabled
The 2026 election-process discussion was postponed.
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Chester Street Community Garden plan tabled
The proposed community-garden layout remained under review.
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Election process discussion tabled to March 17
The 2026 election-process discussion was postponed.
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Del Webb retaining-wall variances approved
The variances allow existing retaining walls to encroach into setbacks without waiving inspections or code compliance.
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Grassy Lake Medical Office agreement amendment approved
The amendment changes roof-material and signage-lighting conditions for the medical-office project.
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Shepherds Landing corrective ordinance approved
The correction restores omitted language about unit increases if certain land is not acquired by the City.
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Trailhead Park improvements contract approved
The contract authorizes improvements to Trailhead Park.
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Downtown CRA small-business grant program approved
The program provides reimbursement assistance for small-business improvements within the Downtown CRA.
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Chester Street Community Garden concept approved
The plan sets the proposed community-garden layout and accessibility features.
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Education Avenue lighting approved
The vote selects street lighting along one side of Education Avenue.
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Commercial PUD hearings tabled to May 5
The annexation, land-use and development-agreement hearings were postponed.
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Turkey Farm Road transfer agreement approved
The agreement concerns responsibility for Turkey Farm Road.
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Legal-services resolution and contract approved
The resolution authorizes the listed legal-services arrangement.
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Heroes Memorial Park pier purchase approved
The purchase funds a pier at Heroes Memorial Park.
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Whispering Winds amenity site plan tabled
The proposed amenity-center approval was postponed pending access information.
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Municipal Service Taxing Unit extension approved
The ordinance extends the Municipal Service Taxing Unit for one year.
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Wastewater expansion land purchase approved
The purchase adds land for future wastewater-service expansion.
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Expanded Trailhead Park lighting approved conditionally
The option expands the planned park lighting and recreation facilities.
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Whispering Winds amenity site plan approved
The Mayor reported that staff found the amenity-center site plan, including parking, complies with current code and that prior on-street parking questions did not provide a basis for denial.
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Trailhead Park playground design selected
Council approved the contractor-recommended playground equipment and color/surfacing selection for Trailhead Park.
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Citrus Ridge hearings tabled to May 19
The proposed commercial land-use approvals were postponed.
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Fire-hydrant testing and maintenance approved
The purchase funds testing and maintenance of fire hydrants.
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Camp Lake Industrial preliminary plat approved conditionally
The plat sets the proposed subdivision of industrial land and buffering conditions.
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Saxon Industrial Park variance approved conditionally
The resolution permits landscape-setback exceptions for the industrial parcel.
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Lake Minneola pier contract approved
The contract authorizes construction of the pier.
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Planning and Zoning liaison position suspended by consensus
The change alters how Planning and Zoning information reaches Council for land-use decisions.
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David Yeager appointed to Council Seat 3
The appointment fills the Council vacancy until the November 2026 election.
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Erick Hernandez appointed Vice Mayor
The appointment fills the Council’s Vice Mayor role.
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Adult congregate-living special exception approved
The special exception permits the requested adult-daycare expansion.
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Golf-cart ordinance tabled
Consideration of the golf-cart ordinance was postponed.
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Trailhead Park closure approved for construction
The closure changes residents’ access to Trailhead Park during construction.
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Ordinances 2026-09 and 2026-10 first readings tabled
The first readings were postponed because of notice and advertising issues, with re-advertising and packet revisions needed.
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Trailhead driveway change order supported by consensus
The change would extend vehicle access for the park.
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Cardiac-monitor purchase approved
Council approved the cardiac-monitor purchase request as part of the consent agenda.
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Hazard mitigation and resilience plan adopted
The plan supports hazard preparation and FEMA grant eligibility.
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Golf-cart ordinance adoption denied
The proposed golf-cart route and permitting framework was not adopted.
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Planning and Zoning removal proceedings initiated
The vote starts a process concerning commission membership.
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Wastewater screw-press purchase approved
The purchase funds wastewater-treatment equipment.
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Crooked Can splash-pad access agreement approved conditionally
The agreement governs public access and operations at the splash pad.
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City property sale authorized with relocation-cost allowance
The ordinance authorizes disposal of City land and caps the relocation-related price reduction.
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Citrus Ridge annexation and rezoning approved
The ordinance establishes City jurisdiction and commercial PUD zoning for the property.
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Citrus Ridge future land use changed to General Commercial
The amendment changes the planned land-use designation for the commercial project.
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Current fire-assessment rate retained by consensus for preliminary preparation
The consensus directs preparation of the preliminary fire-assessment resolution using the current rate.
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Hills of Minneola utilities agreement approved
The agreement concerns utility improvements serving Hills of Minneola.
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Pine Ridge Amenity Center site plan approved
The approval sets the site plan for Pine Ridge amenity facilities.
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Minneola Commercial site plan approved conditionally
The site plan sets conditions for the proposed gas station, convenience store and grocery development.
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Minneola Commercial preliminary plat approved
The plat sets the proposed subdivision of the commercial project land.
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Preliminary fire-protection assessment approved
The resolution sets preliminary assessment rates for fire-service funding.
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Term-limit charter amendment failed
The proposed extension of cumulative Council term limits did not advance to the ballot.
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Founders Ridge lot split approved
The split separates approximately 25.3 acres from its parent parcel.
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Impact-fee ordinances tabled to August 18
Decisions on the proposed development impact fees were postponed.
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CR 455 property annexed with agricultural zoning
The ordinance places the parcel within the City with agricultural zoning.
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CR 455 comprehensive-plan amendment failed
The parcel remains annexed with City agricultural zoning and the County land-use designation.
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Founders Ridge CDD boundary amendment approved
The amendment changes which land lies within the CDD.
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Data-center moratorium approved
The ordinance pauses those approvals while the City studies potential impacts and develops appropriate regulations.
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Cemetery rules discussion tabled for workshop
Consideration of cemetery-use rules was postponed for further discussion.
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Ferndale preservation resolution approved
The resolution expresses City support for conserving land in the Ferndale area.
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Censure resolutions scheduled for consideration
The vote schedules consideration of formal Council censure resolutions.
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Prominence at Sugarloaf preliminary plat approved
The plat sets the proposed subdivision layout for Sugarloaf Pod A.
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Palms at Minneola preliminary plat approved
The plat sets the proposed subdivision layout for The Palms at Minneola.
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Ace Hardware site plan tabled
Consideration of the hardware-store site plan was postponed.
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Impact-fee ordinances tabled to October 20
Decisions on the proposed development impact fees were postponed.
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Ace Hardware variance approved
The variance permits exceptions to roof-screening and garden-center facade requirements.
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Ace Hardware site plan approved conditionally
The site-plan conditions govern store layout, buffering and outdoor use.
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Mavis Tire conditional use approved with conditions
The permit sets operating conditions for the tire-service facility.
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Voluntary conservation checklist pilot approved
The pilot adds optional conservation topics to development review.
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Yeager censure resolution approved
The resolution records a formal Council censure in the public record.
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Saunders censure resolution approved
The resolution records a formal Council censure in the public record.
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November Council meeting moved to November 4
The vote changes the scheduled date for residents to attend that Council meeting.
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Pavement and base repairs approved
The purchase funds pavement and base repairs.
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Resolution 2026-11 variance approved
The resolution permits the requested exception to setback requirements.
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License-plate recognition ordinance approved
The ordinance requires Council approval for permanent license-plate-recognition systems on City property.
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Charter forfeiture proceedings initiated
The vote begins a process that could affect representation in Yeager’s Council seat.
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Minneola project map
Selected development and public works locations, submitted plan drawings and source records. Coverage is incomplete.
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Compare spending: nearby cities and benchmarks
Selected service budgets, contextual Florida and national benchmarks, and recommendations with explicit coverage limits.
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Parks operations and capital investment
Annual operations, historical actual investment and future capital plans, with original source pages.
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City funds and redevelopment districts
Downtown and Mountain Properties CRA budgets, transfers and identified service subtotals.
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Utilities, debt and reserves
Utility and stormwater funds, annual debt payments and unresolved financial questions.
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Your vote matters: past election results
The 2023 Seat 5 race was decided by 10 votes (617 to 607). Ballot Question 1 in 2023 passed by 31 votes (795 to 764). Seat 3 in 2023 was decided by 69 votes. 1,545 people voted in the 2023 Seat 1 race. 1,593 people voted in the 2023 Seat 3 race. 1,539 people voted in the 2023 Seat 5 race.
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Past Seat 4 and ballot question results
2021-11-02: no Minneola contest appears in these county results. 2022-11-08: Minneola Council Member Seat 4. Paul F. Giacalone: 1,554 votes (32.52%); Erick Joel Hernandez: 2,482 votes (51.94%). Official total including under votes and over votes: 4,779; under votes: 729; over votes: 14. 2023-11-07: Minneola Ballot Question 1. Yes: 795 votes (50.99%); No: 764 votes (49.01%). 2023-11-07: Minneola Ballot Question 2. Yes: 1,068 votes (68.81%); No: 484 votes (31.19%). 2025-11-04: no Minneola contest appears in these county results.
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Past results for Seat 1
2023-11-07: Minneola City Council, Seat 1. Monica Luna: 479 votes (31.00%); Pam Serviss: 1,066 votes (69.00%). Margin: 587 votes; total votes cast for candidates: 1,545.
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Past results for Seat 3
2023-11-07: Minneola City Council, Seat 3. Nathan Focht: 762 votes (47.83%); Pat Kelley: 831 votes (52.17%). Margin: 69 votes; total votes cast for candidates: 1,593.
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Past results for Seat 5
2019-11-05: Minneola City Council Seat 5. Paul Giacalone: 151 votes (34.87%); Joseph Saunders: 282 votes (65.13%). Margin: 131 votes; total votes cast for candidates: 433. 2023-11-07: Minneola City Council, Seat 5. Juana Delacruz: 315 votes (20.47%); Kelly Price: 607 votes (39.44%); Joseph Saunders: 617 votes (40.09%). Margin: 10 votes; total votes cast for candidates: 1,539.
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Contributor records across candidates
Compare documented contributor totals, recipients, noncash support and candidate self-funding.
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Monica Luna
Seat 1. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Pam Serviss
Seat 1. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Denise Calderon
Seat 3. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Juan P. Camacho
Seat 3. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Erick Hernandez
Seat 3. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Nathanael “Nate” Edmund
Seat 5. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Chase Hansen
Seat 5. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Jennifer Morse
Seat 5. Policies, campaign funding and filing coverage.
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Citrus Ridge Commercial PUD
Council approved the commercial plan, annexation/rezoning and development agreement on June 16, 2026. The agreement approval required clarified open-space wording.
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Citrus Grove development
The February 4, 2025 minutes record approval of a comprehensive-plan amendment and development agreement, with specific housing, school-use and road-document conditions.
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Oak Valley Boulevard traffic calming
Council selected temporary speed humps before later repaving. Subsequent minutes report speed tables installed and describe feedback from the pilot.
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Hills City Center
The developer’s undated overhead marketing concept, retrieved October 7, 2026, shows retail, apartments, senior living, medical offices and Crooked Can between North Hancock Road and Florida’s Turnpike. Approval, permits and current construction are not established by this drawing.
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Sugarloaf Ridge — Lennar neighborhood
Lennar’s conceptual neighborhood illustration shows named roads, numbered homesites and amenity and pond areas. It is a builder illustration; approvals, permits, construction and individual lot availability are not established here.
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Minneola Commerce Center / Grassy Lake Industrial
A submitted plan proposes two commerce-center buildings with parking and stormwater facilities. The October packet includes proposed industrial rezoning and an amended agreement; approval and current construction are unverified.
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South Avenue / Park Valley speed mitigation
In August 2026, staff described applying elements of the Oak Valley pilot to South Avenue and bringing back an estimated start date. Later scheduling, installation and measured results are unverified.
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Minneola budget & public money
A readable starting point for city spending. The tables separate the General Fund, utilities, stormwater and two redevelopment funds. Figures are planned amounts, not actual spending.
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Campaign donation explorer
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City of Minneola
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Lake County Supervisor of Elections
Use the election authority for current voter and ballot information.
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Lake County
Check county responsibility when a project or service falls outside city authority.
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Community development districts
CDDs are separate governing bodies; their assessments, boards and debt are distinct from city government.
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Seat 1: candidates and campaign money
Reported funding and campaign statements.
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Seat 3: candidates and campaign money
Reported funding and campaign statements.
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Seat 5: candidates and campaign money
Reported funding and campaign statements.
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How the development and real-estate figure works
Florida contribution and reporting rules, and how the development and real-estate figure is counted.
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