Remarks by Kevin Spears
30 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“Cindy, what's the price point for these townhomes?”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Right. I wouldn't even go into the affordable housing conversation this time.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
- Play at 35:55
“I'm gonna go a different angle this time. So I was doing some research this week and you're right. So there are, we are missing housing in general. We are in a housing crisis, right? But I think when With what we're doing when we're adding housing at different price points, we are helping to exacerbate the displacement of people with low to moderate income. And that's a problem that we have in this area. So I mean, that's not necessarily your problem right now when it relates to this, but it's definitely a thought that came to mind when I was looking at this agenda item and also just thinking…”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Yeah, I was looking through the documentation and I saw all these.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Y'all aren't about to read this whole packet, are you?”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Yes, sir. Back from vacation, well needed. I'm a year older, feel amazing. I wanna thank, on Saturday I had the opportunity to be honored by the North Carolina Project Lead, White Lotus, as an emerging leader. and I was in the company of some really phenomenal people in this region. And so I just want to thank NC Project LEAD for putting together an amazing program and just an amazing night. And then I want to do this for a friend of mine there. People, oftentimes we see in this community where people won't allow you to grow, right? So they won't allow you to experience growth. They won't…”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Well, I had a, yeah. Okay. I had an inkling that I was, so yeah, I'm ready.”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“All right, I'd like to call to order the agenda briefing for the October 6, 2026 City Council meeting of the City of Wilmington. Do a roll call. Councilmember Joyner, are you here? Councilmember Lyle, are you here? I'm here, sir. Councilmember Clinton Quintana, are you here?”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“The mayor is not here. Councilmember Andrews, are you here?”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Council Member Santaguida, are you here?”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“And Mayor Pro Tem is here. So we will have a presentation proclamation naming October the 5th, 2026 through October 10th, 2026 as Minority Enterprise Development Week. We also have a proclamation naming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And a third proclamation naming October 19th, 2026 through October 25th, 2026 as Nuclear Science Week. Our consent agenda is C-1 is a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a new lease on the seventh floor of the Skyline Center with Daniels Tours LLC. c2 is a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a new lease on the…”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Okay. This agenda briefing is adjourned. Thank you.”
City Council · Oct 5, 2026
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City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“And so, we've all had a timeline, and it's been five years, right? Yes, it has. And there's not been much progress in five years, more of deterioration. Right. How much more time do you think you need where you will be able to either get your family on board or to make a decision to just demolish the property?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“So did CFPUA not ask for some sort of a death certificate or anything?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I know some people. I know two people who have an end with CFPUA. I'm not promising anything, but I know they will have a conversation. I just wanted to ask what the timeline would be for you. With the water bill out of your way, you can make something happen.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“And you have somebody here that can do all of those things?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
- Play at 1:39:27
“So staff has recommended 90 days to give you 90 days to repair or to demolish, right? And so, I mean, there's no, There's no way that we can do a welfare check, a wellness check, or an update between now and then to make sure that something is done. But in 90 days, I believe if there's a significant positive change IN THIS SITUATION, THEN MAYBE I ADVOCATE FOR YOU NINETY MORE DAYS. YEAH, NINE MORE DAYS. DO YOU THINK THAT'S FAIR?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
- Play at 1:46:52
“Yes. I spoke to you earlier and you just mentioned a criminal something.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
- Play at 1:47:29
“You have to go to court to get a charge?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
- Play at 1:49:20
“Well, that's a lot. I will say under all these circumstances, you seem to be an excellent neighbor. I'm trying to be a nice neighbor.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Let me just interject real quick. So one thing, if you want to, we do have a new workforce housing committee. You should talk to Council Member Celette Andrews. She would be excited to put you there. And the other thing is this. You extended an offer where you extended an offer to both us and to the heir. And I'm not quite sure. I don't think it works like that. We're going to try to work with her, but we're not going to try to work with you to work with her.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026