Remarks by David Weingot
68 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 3
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“Definitely could explore the feasibility.”
Town Commission · Aug 27, 2026
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“And I think it's important to be mindful when we're hiring.”
Town Commission · Aug 27, 2026
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“Okay. For example, with the planner, right now we're using an outsourced service. So that will be cut, and then we're replacing it with a salary. Just to be clear. Meaning there's a spend for our outsourced service right now.”
Town Commission · Aug 27, 2026
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“Yes, but we definitely need to be competitive and we need to be in line with surrounding municipalities.”
Town Commission · Aug 27, 2026
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“This is David here. I'll make a motion to take consideration of the resolution canceling the special election. This is item 2A, special election scheduled for November 3rd, 2026, on Charter Amendment Resolution Number 20263518 and 20263519. Is there a second? Second.”
Town Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Yes, and thank you, Council, for addressing the concerns that were brought to us via email, and I'll appreciate that and the diligence of your team.”
Town Commission · Aug 20, 2026
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“Just a brief note. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I've received calls and emails regarding different matters, and I want to let everyone know I'm doing my best to respond to each and give proper attention to them. understand that we have a population of about 6,000, of which about 3,400 registered voters. So while I receive emails of opinion and encouraging me to vote one way or the other, there are many factors that I weigh in. Independent research, I take this stuff seriously. I devote a tremendous amount of time to it. And I appreciate everyone's involvement.”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“I'll just share a few thoughts and also respond to my colleague that called me out earlier for not being involved in communal matters. I actually kept a close eye on what was going on and It's exactly the reason why I'm up here. I didn't like what I saw in the prior commission, and that's why I'm here, and that's why I'm devoting my time and effort when I could be putting a lot more time to my family and businesses. Regarding this particular matter, I completely agree with what the mayor was sharing, which you need to be involved. Yes, we have lobbyists and we voted for that and I'm very…”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“County and state established requirements are sufficient for me, so I vote yes.”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“I think sister cities are a really nice idea. As a resident at the time, I thought it was really nice to have these. I didn't necessarily know all the background of each one and which commission, each sister city was established, but I do feel that it's nice to have and I would like to bring it back and I'm in support of this. Thank you. Vice Mayor.”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“I'll step in, just address a few points, some that were discussed or brought up. As far as having a place to conduct meetings, while I talk to residents on the street all day long, I walk a lot, I run a lot, I engage in casual conversations, some more formal, or meet up in Starbucks. I'm a fellow commissioner at Starbucks last week, meeting with another constituent. And I commend you for your dedication to the town. To be confused, simply reverting to having a office space to hold some formal meetings on behalf of the town to benefit the residents. To try to spin that as grifting or…”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“Ladies and gentlemen, I love Surfside. I love Surfside so much, and thank you for reminding me how much I love it, that when we sat here just a few weeks ago and we heard the town manager's report, the state of affairs that we walked into and what got done in the past two years, Um, I realized just how much there is to get done and we've really, that's why we're moving and we're moving pretty quickly. Um, I sat for hours, hours before getting involved with this, going through many matters, people questioning, you know, Oh, you know, you agree on this item? Well, yeah. And that's why I'm up…”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“Yeah, no need to hide anything. And I believe the state, the county and state code of ethics address the standards for elected officials. Therefore, vote yes.”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“Yeah, just briefly. When we chose to run for this position, we could have qualified as a mayoral candidate or a commissioner candidate. And running as mayor has its own ticket, its own set of responsibilities as chair and sitting as a commissioner. We all have equal vote. We're not losing our vote, but there is importance to the structure and leadership, and that's why our charter has a mayoral seat and a chair. It's important that meetings have order. It's important that there, and everyone may not like how that order is, but it's important that there be a leader there. I did not run, I was…”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“2C. No, I'm sorry. I'm asking the public. Thank you for the mic. First of all, I'd like to recognize the former honorary junior mayor that's sitting here. Thank you for your continued dedication. And to respond to the comments about my children and family participating, that's commendable. That's not a derogatory point, so I'm not quite understanding that one. Which one is it? Is there a public record created when we meet people out and about? or when we walk into a municipal building with cameras and lots of audience and lots of coming and going where everyone's welcome, it's an open door…”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“All right, there'll be public comment for the item. Madam Clerk.”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026
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“So I appreciate the comments and I'll tell you of all of them here and sitting down, this one took me for a longer consideration and really going back and forth on it. I recognize that there are experts and we're not cutting that out. We're simply reinstating how it was previously. So there are experts in different fields and us sitting up here, we're not necessarily expert in every field. We just represent a combination of five of us and our distinct experiences and set of skills. THAT BEING SAID, YOU KNOW, I BELIEVE IT'S MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN THINGS GO BACK TO BOARD. IT GOES BACK AND FORTH…”
Town Commission · Aug 6, 2026