Remarks by Darrin Palumbo
628 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 26
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“So now it is basically a decision of council. That's the failsafe here as council makes a decision of opinion. I'd like to find out, and I'd also like to see it literally typed up as Alan was saying, this is what we're offering. This is what staff says is legal to accept for mitigating the impact on the community and on the area. It seems like staff is saying there's a pathway forward. It seems like the applicant is saying we'd like to move to the same pathway, 600 units. I know... Our community is going to have a lot, a much different opinion. It's just going to be the doubling the size is…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Council, this is moving along a little quicker than last meeting. Does anybody desire a break? I see Councilor Gholar staring at me. Can we try to make it like a quick three minutes, please, as fast as possible? And then we'll have public comment when we come back. Meeting is adjourned for a few minutes. Who's got the tally on the public comments?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay, so we're going to give them all four minutes. All right. And six for the seated time. Okay. Very good. If you can call the first one up, please.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“And for all speakers, if you could please remember to state your name and confirm you have been sworn in, please.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you for staying on point. Appreciate it. Next speaker, please.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Since I was mentioned by name, we'll talk a little bit about that. Campaign season, it's always fun. I don't take it personal. I'll be happy to serve with whoever wins and sits up at this dais and we'll get things done. I don't remember my exact words on the Hilton, but I do remember saying, if it is legal, why do we make a decision on the beach boardwalk when we know they're going to want to possibly offer it to us? Why don't we hold off and hear what's on the table? It seemed to be a prudent decision. It makes sense to me to hear what's available before I spend the taxpayers' dollars. Alan,…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I am required to vote. Is that not correct? You are. All right. But I did check. Have your text in writing, just because I thought this might come up.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Be happy or not to. I'll just address a couple other quick things. I don't know where this unbridled growth came from in my time on council. I mean, I wake up pretty happy where I live. I find business and residential to be one in the same. We're all part of, I use the big word one meeting, symbiotic relationship, or we could use another big word, microcosm. We're all in it together. We all function in here. We're retirees, we're children, we're full-time residents, we're seasonal, we're guests, we're tourists, we're visitors.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“But please go online and put all these egregious votes I made with unbridled growth and Marco. Besides the Rose Marina, which I wasn't even voting on a restaurant, wasn't on the docket, I was voting on moving a garbage can, a landscaping buffer, moving a boat back seven feet. You know what was received for that? Prior to the vote of four brave counselors, the Magnolia Basin Waterway was allowed unlimited large boats, unlimited. After our vote, they're allowed two. I'd say it's a pretty big win for you, the citizens. Prior to our vote, the American Line cruise ship, American Patriot, was…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Councilors? All right. We'll get a second on that.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I got a motion by Vice Chair Champagne, second by Councilor Dome. Anybody called up for it? Well, this is a new item, so would anybody like to public speak on this? All right. I see no light signs. Call the roll, please.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes. Motion to postpone. Passes six to one. All right. We have nothing under item 15 ordinances. A little bit late today. Moving along pretty well. We do have item 16A. A resolution not to exceed the $23 million bond. Joan, would you read that into the record, please?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Am I... Casey, sorry, I'll let you go first.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, Casey. Counselor's light signs. Counselor Gray, I see your light sign on.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, Counselor. I see no other light signs. All right. Anybody signed up to speak on this? There is not. No other light signs. I'll throw a few comments in there. This council voted unanimously, I believe, to send this to the citizens. To me, this is a promise of 10 years. I think it's about 10 years. Previous councilors, lower taxes, roll back whether you liked it or not. We're going to let the citizens decide on their own infrastructure needs. We did exactly that. Yes, amazingly unique that it was a one vote, but it was one vote. It won. If it was lost by one vote, we'd be talking…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“And then we'll have the right to vote on it again if we'd like to earmark it for the park?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“You have me right there. Perfect. Councillor Henry.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. No other comments? We'll need a motion to approve. So moved.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Motion by Councilor Gray, second by Councilor Goehler. I presume we have no public comment on this. Anybody sign up for this? OK. Call the roll, please.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes. Motion passes 7 to 0. All right, we're moving on to item E, or now it will be 17B. And that is also, Councilor Agola, that was you. So you're up first, please.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Councillor Henry, before we get to you, I'm going to need a motion to extend this. Let's shoot for half an hour, 10 o'clock. I think we should be able to get it done by then.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Got a motion and a second. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Anybody opposed? All right, we're extended to 10 o'clock. Councillor Henry, you're up.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“So that's a motion to approve? Do we have a second?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Motion by Councilor Henry, second by Councilor Dome. Anybody signed up to speak on this one? There is no one signed up to speak. No other light signs? Please call the roll.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026