Remarks by Bruce Rector
329 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 14
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“We only have six more. Continue on? We'll continue.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“All right. Well, at this point, does the applicant have any, want to use any of its remainder of its time? No.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Thanks, sir. Well, with that, we will move to continue council discussion. So Council Member Menino.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Okay, that leaves me. So I just want to at the outset say a couple things. One is... Downtown Clearwater is already prospering and thriving. The Baycare Sound has been a fantastic addition to downtown Clearwater. It's bringing thousands. It's introducing people from all over, not just Tampa Bay, all over the state of Florida. We had a concert within the past year where half the crowd came from Orlando to watch the concert. and the mega market that was here recently. So many people, 10,000 I think total over the three days, talked about how, wow, we didn't know this is already here. They're…”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Well, I was not really wanting to argue, but I feel a need to respond. I thought I would just make my comments, and we all know how we're going to vote, and we would move on. But since you raised that, okay. By Hail Mary, I mean, you know, it was some of the stories that were told tonight, it's as if nothing else is happening down here, and they're waiting for something to happen, and I wanted to point out that that things are happening in downtown Clearwater already, regardless of whether Evo Entertainment establishes it. Things are happening. And over time, they will continue to happen.…”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“I don't want to do this, but I mean, you want to personally attack me tonight. That's not my intent was to attack you. That's unfortunate that you've chosen to do that.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Well, you know, you have a perspective that's different from mine. You say that I'm not supporting this project. I've said repeatedly tonight I do support the entertainment center. I also, my perspective may be different than yours, but on this vacation to street, my perspective is I'm fighting for the citizens. It's their street, okay? I don't think, as I said earlier, I do not believe it's necessary to vacate Laura Street to build this facility.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“We disagree. I respect you, even though you have a difference of opinion. And I hope that you respect me, that I have a difference of opinion. We have a difference of opinion, if you guys remember. And I think it's good that we don't always come up here and vote 5-0 on everything. We have a difference of opinion. I've stated my reasons. I didn't point out any disagreements with you. You have a different perspective, and I think we should all appreciate that we have different viewpoints.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“And I acknowledge that, and I respect that. But we have a difference of perspective on that. For sure. And that's fine.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Okay. Moved and seconded that we approve agenda item 6.2. I just want to say, everybody just said your opinion. I respect the fact that you all, you're voting the way you did. You explained it. And I think that it's good that we all explained why we're voting. We have different reasons for voting the way we are. I don't think anyone should be offended that somebody else's reasons for voting for it are not consistent with theirs. And I just appreciate what everybody said. Everybody has their own reasons for that. And thank you for sharing those. With that, we'll proceed to vote. So all those…”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“It would be Council Member Allbritton, Menino, and Vice Mayor voting for, and Council Member Teixeira and myself voting against. With that, we'll move to agenda item 6.3.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“So with this, we have applicant making presentation at this point. Yes.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“think has some concerns he may want to express to you so i'd like to have the opportunity to uh so reserve your time yes we'll reserve your time thank you sir okay i have a question uh yeah councilman robert has a question for you this is for mr whitson”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“We'll have an opportunity during public comment to present.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“This is public comment. You have three minutes.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“I believe we may have some questions for you, but your three minutes is up.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Your three minutes is up. So does anyone else here from the public desire to speak to this agenda item?”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“So have a seat, and we'll call you up here for any questions. Thank you, sir.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Can we speak to the agenda item, please?”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“If you could just come up to help others who are here for other issues.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you. Okay. In fact, any council discussion on this? If not, is there a motion?”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Unanimous. Thank you. June item 6.4. Excuse me. We've been at this two hours, so considering our break, let's take a short five-minute break and recess, and then we'll come back.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026