Remarks by Jolien Caraballo
49 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God,”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“I just wanted to say that I'm really excited. The submarine park is not too far from my home, and I walk that lake regularly. And I can tell you that that was the intent of that park from the people that want it dedicated. When the submariners came to the council about it, they really wanted a place to call their own. And the fact that you're adding on to that for them, I can only imagine their excitement for it. You're very impressive. You speak so well. I think you're going to knock it out the park. I can't wait to see it. We're ready to support it. Do we need a motion is what I'm…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Thank you. Madam Mayor? Yes. Just for the record, and I know you might have not seen it because it did come out around 3 o'clock this afternoon, the chief did issue a policy as well as a white paper specifically on this, and so... I'm just I just want to make sure that that's just I came like at 306. So I'm sure not everyone got to see it. That's all.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Yeah, I just you said that you want to see a policy come forward. So I was just noting it for the record that he just recommended a policy. So I appreciate your comments. I just wanted to make sure that it was clear that the chief has provided. I mean, I understand you have your opinion, but I think in fairness, because the chief isn't here this evening. So I don't want to. I definitely think the conversation, if it's going to come forward, needs to come forward when the chief of police is in the room. But he did provide that information. And so I just want to make sure that.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“PUSH IN TO APPROVE CONSENT WITH ITEM 7I TABLED, AND I BELIEVE THEY ASKED FOR A DATE CERTAIN.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“OH, THIS IS THE REGULAR AGENDA. OKAY. GO AHEAD AND MOVE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“They did provide a date. You don't want the date for the record?”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Yeah, it just said that they requested that no sooner than October 26th they're requesting the table for. Yep. Is there a second?”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“SECOND STILL STANDS. UNDER DISCUSSION, MADAM MAYOR. YES. I JUST WANT TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD, TOO, BECAUSE I KNOW WE SAID WE DON'T NEED A PRESENTATION, BUT WE DID HAVE AN EXTENSIVE PRESENTATION. WE DID. AND I REALLY DO THANK STAFF FOR TAKING THE TIME JUST TO VERIFY IF THERE WAS ANY ADDITIONAL THINGS THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE COMP PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THAT IS FORWARD THINKING FOR THE FUTURE. SO YOU GUYS DID A GREAT JOB. THANKS. THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Motion to approve ordinance 26-86. Second.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Go ahead. Thanks, Charlie, for the presentation. So I just want to make sure that the history on this is clear to you as well. You've been working on this readjustment before Amendment 3 was ever brought forward or even discussed by anybody, correct?”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“okay and the reason why i say that is because the city council has actively lowered its millage rate 11 years straight i think that we continue to apply pressure i'm sure city manager loves the pressure we continue to apply to continue to lower that rate and so upon examination from you and the finance department as far as how do we continue doing that the only way to be able to do that is to begin to stop subsidizing things that don't benefit the entirety or majority of the city and that's that to me is smart that's smart fiscal responsibility right because i'm going in to apply for a model…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? I JUST HAVE ONE COMMENT. THIS ONE IS THE SAME AS LAST, BUT I ALSO THINK THIS ONE HURTS A LITTLE BIT MORE BECAUSE EVERY FEE THAT WE CAN RECOVER ALLOWS US TO BUILD MORE ROADWAYS AND MORE PROJECTS. LAST TIME I CHECKED, WHICH I KNOW IS PROBABLY MORE EXPENSIVE NOW, BUT LAST TIME WE WERE TOLD A MILE OF SIDEWALK WAS HALF A MILLION. BY JUST THIS 2.8 MILLION SHORTFALL, THAT'S 5 MILLION, 5 MILES OF ADDITIONAL SIDEWALK YOU COULD POTENTIALLY DO A YEAR. utilize that $2.8 million to go after a grant for a $5.6 million project improvement. So again, just want to reiterate why it's so…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“I'm not, I'm not going to, I'm going to go with whatever the council wants because to me it's not a whole dime. But I do, I love the idea of the pixel workshop. I think I understand why that put the artists over the edge with the incorporation of the public. But I like, this may not have even been his intent. I kind of do like Alex because when you look at dragons, for example, they're not, they're mythical creatures, but they're like derived from something. And so you could argue that an iguana, like someone saw an iguana and envisioned a dragon and that's where dragons came from. No…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“So are you going to get the sword? So there is a thing in the Florida House, I don't know if you guys know, where there's people that get dragon slayer swords. That's like a real thing. Yeah.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“I don't know if residents would appreciate it. That's why we should have gone with the farm theme, but that's fine.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Well, and what I like about the mural too is that it's no different than like our wraps and stuff. You have the opportunity for future artists to redesign it too because, I mean, it should be something that continues to live, right? So as trends happen, as things happen, AS FUTURE COUNCILS COME FORWARD, IT MIGHT BE A NEW ART PROJECT FOR NEW ARTISTS AND LOCAL ARTISTS 10, 15 YEARS FROM NOW. SO I THINK IT'S JUST A DIFFERENT APPROACH.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Vice Mayor? On the 17th, I also attended Kate's farewell. I'm so happy for her, but at the same time, we're so fortunate to have had her at the time that we did. I ALSO ATTENDED THE LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ON THE 24th THROUGH THE 26th. AND I'M GOING TO TAKE A LITTLE BIT OF PAST PRESIDENTIAL PRIVILEGE. THIS WAS COUNCILMAN MORGAN'S LAST MEETING. AND I WANT TO THANK HER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ON BEHALF OF I'm going to say on behalf of the current president, because I know Mark would agree with me, I think that it has been an absolute pleasure to have you side…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Sorry. Important announcement. Fall is the perfect time to clean out the garage and the shed, but not everything belongs in the trash. I'm getting old. I need glasses every once in a while. Keep Port St. Lucie beautiful. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day offers residents a safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals, electronics, and other hazardous materials. The drive-thru event is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 10th at Public Works Complex on Thornhill Drive. City staff will unload the materials at no cost. Find out what is accepted and what is not by visiting…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands,”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“So and I think it was a great explanation. And I did the same thing with mine. I look back when I moved into my home and I noticed that my city taxes have increased approximately. I think it was like twelve dollars from ten years ago. But my other taxing authorities were approximately about 20% of an increase from that point, from 10 years ago. So I just wanted to note, because on the city fund general revenue, the revenue sources, Caroline, I just want it for the record. that $128.9 million, which is 13%, is comprised of property taxes. But that's more than 50% of the general fund. And so…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Motion to adopt the millage rate ordinance at the operating rate of 4.6107 mils, which is a reduction of 0.050 mils from the current rate of 4.6... No, no, no. No? The total millage is 4.8750. Wait, I was reading... Oh, you were reading the whole thing?”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“I was just trying to make sure I did it right. So I'll go ahead and make a motion, then I'll simplify it if everyone's okay with it so I don't confuse. I'll go ahead and adopt the total millage is 4.8750 mils. Second.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Mayor. I don't know if anybody else. Did you have something? No, no, go ahead. I'll wait. I'll wait.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026