Remarks by Bruce Rector
329 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 7 of 14
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“To her right is city attorney, Owen Kohler.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“To her right is Council Member Lena Teixeira.”
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“To her right, my left, Vice Mayor Ryan Cotton.”
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“To my right, Council Member Mike Menino.”
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“To his right, Council Member David Albritton.”
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“To his right, City Manager Jennifer Poirier.”
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“To her right, Assistant City Manager Dan Slaughter. Good evening. And to his right, Assistant City Manager Al Battle. Good evening. That will move to Item 4.1 of the agenda. Good evening.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Any questions? Thank you for coming tonight. Very important projects that you're working on. With that, move to item 4.2 on the agenda.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Carrie, would you come forward? Whereas ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States and causes more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer, and whereas in the United States a woman's lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is about 1 in 78, and whereas the American Cancer Society estimates 21,010 cases of ovarian cancer will be newly diagnosed in 2026, and 12,450 individuals will die from the disease nationwide, including 1,850 new cases and 850 deaths in Florida. And whereas the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is 50%, and…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you for coming tonight, and thank you for bringing awareness to this important issue.”
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“Yeah, she's going to get it. He's going to get a picture of us up here.”
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“I think so. No, just kidding. All right.”
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“So, yeah. You can come on up. Whereas the City of Clearwater, in collaboration with National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month, is recognizing 988 day and whereas Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 marks 988 day, an annual day of action dedicated to spreading awareness of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health support. And whereas a day of action encourages all Clearwater residents to engage in discussions with friends and loved ones about mental health. And whereas Clearwater residents can participate in events, including…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you for coming tonight. We just were honored this Saturday to have one of our Clearwater Police Department officers, Officer Andrew Billups, selected as Officer of the Year. and received an award Saturday night at Opal Sol. So he did two things. One was rescuing a young lady with autism off the rocks and she was in a very dangerous spot near the water on Clearwater Beach. But the second thing he was recognized for was saving the life of a woman who was getting ready to jump off the Memorial Causeway Bridge and he rescued her from that dangerous situation. It just brings to light the…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Whereas the city of Clearwater recognizes that community redevelopment strengthens neighborhoods, supports local businesses, encourages economic investment, and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors. And whereas the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency, CRA, supports redevelopment in downtown Clearwater and North Greenwood by investing in public improvements, local businesses, and community revitalization. And whereas these redevelopment efforts strengthen neighborhoods, improve public spaces, encourage private investment, and create a vibrant community where people can…”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Thank you for being here tonight, and thank you for helping us make Clearwater more bright and beautiful than ever before. So thank you for your work. Thank you.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“This time we'll move to item 5.1 on the agenda.”
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“Is there a motion to approve the minutes?”
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“Does anyone here from the public tonight desire to speak to this agenda? We're seeing none. Is there any council discussion? If not, is there a motion?”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Opposed? Unanimous. Thank you. Agenda item 6.2.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Okay. So you want to hear from the public tonight that the desire is to speak to this agenda item. Hearing none, is there any council discussion? If not, is there a motion?”
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“Opposed? Unanimous. Thank you. June item 6.3.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Seeing no one here from the public tonight that desires to speak to agenda item 6.3. Seeing none, is there any council discussion? If not, is there a motion?”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Unanimous. Agenda item 6.4.”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026
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“Is there anyone here from the public that desires to speak to this agenda? If not, is there any council discussion? If not, is there a motion?”
City Council · Aug 31, 2026