Remarks by Kimberly Konsky
26 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“Please join me in prayer. Most gracious Heavenly Father, we commit this day to you. We give you praise, honor and glory for all that you're doing and all that is yet to be done. We ask a special blessing over the city of Homestead, over the leaders, over this meeting tonight, over the discussions and the business that will be before us. Father, we ask for guidance. We ask for discernment. We ask for leadership, wisdom. And Father, we just thank you and praise you for what you're doing in this mighty city. We give you all honor, praise, and glory. In Jesus' name, amen.”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“It seems to be unanimous. We all agree that this is a beautiful partnership. We see way more pros than cons. I would definitely say that the devil's in the details and there's a lot in this that I have questions concerning revenue sources and the 30 years. I think we all have the same questions. I look forward to additional workshops and what you have. On the 30th, I have lots of questions, just as many of us do, but again, those are all in the details. I don't believe that we are in the business of entertainment. but that's what you're bringing to the table. So we are under utilizing this…”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I just have two things. A big thank you to staff for the FIFA party that was at Lozner Park. A great turnout for a normal Lozner Park activity. However, I find that... What does that mean? I think attendance is low. It was average. And I think our attendance for a city of our capacity, it's low. And I'll take some personal responsibility in that. And it's something that I did share with staff that many of us old timers, I consider myself an old timer born and raised here. We don't attend these events and I don't understand why. I maybe a few reasons why. And I'm going to…”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“I don't know. But it's still a social occasion. So I just think I'm going to employ them to come and check out what's going on at Homestead. They just don't do it.”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“It was warm. But it was still a great party.”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“No, one other thing. Havana Nights, I know that I was pushing for that event quite a bit, and I want to say thank you for all of those who supported the event. Our goal was to raise $30,000, and we were just a few dollars short of $34. $4,000, so thank you very much for your support of these nonprofits. They do a lot with a little, so they're going to be able to do amazing things with this money, so thank you so much.”
City Council · Jul 22, 2026
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“Thank you. I think most of what I will say will just reiterate what we've all agreed to. Are we at a loss? We're at a loss. If we continue carrying it and don't move forward, we're still at a loss. But to reiterate what your point is, the director here, the priority is to revitalize downtown. And I think that's where the focus needs to be. We're looking at quality of life. and bringing restaurant generating business, generating movement, and quality of life to downtown homestead that's the priority here. Do I think that there is a way that we can confidently come to an agreement that is…”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“that's a lot to offer in one location and a lot to offer to downtown and serving the purpose of why we're here at this meeting is to revitalize downtown that's a priority so again i just you know everything we all agree to just wanted to to nail it home and tell you that yeah i agree that that's our purpose and to stay focused for what we're here is it a loss it's a loss but at the end of the day the purpose is to bring that business downtown and i think that's what we need to stay focused to thank you”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Please join me in prayer. Most gracious and merciful Father, thank you for your goodness, for your faithfulness, for your love, and for your Son. We thank you for the opportunity to gather together, for the freedom and privilege to publicly offer up our prayers. We invite your presence into this place, Father. We ask your Holy Spirit would guide and direct each and every person here. Give wisdom, discernment, judgment, and integrity to all those who lead, great or small. May we be like-minded in spirit and purpose, giving praise, honor, and glory to you. We pray a special blessing over our…”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Kudos and a big round of applause to staff for Saturday and to Homestead and the residents that even through the downpour, they stayed. And I was told they were dancing in the rain and playing in the puddles and hiding out in the tunnel. So rain or shine, they stayed. So that says a lot about who they are and the event itself and their willingness to stick it out. It meant that much to them. So just for those of you who weren't aware, you know, I was really impressed with the residents of Homestead.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Havana Nights is a benefit. It's the first annual. My very good friend, Miriam Cruz and Bernie Cruz, they started Closet of Living Hope where they started with taking in clothing for either the homeless or those who are in need. Domestic violence, many times they leave with just the clothes on their back. They have nothing. So it started out as just a closet for clothes, but now they have many other items, a lot of baby products and stuff like that. And then they have two other colleagues with them. One nonprofit is a feeding ministry primarily in Miami, but they also work with the Homestead…”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“It will be at the Women's Club Saturday night. Cocktails start at 5, and I believe dinner's at 7.30. Yeah, cocktails.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“That's right. I was told that espresso martinis at 5 o'clock.”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“yes sir havana knights no i do not believe they're available because there's limited seating remaining but you can uh social media they are on instagram i know havana knights okay councilman”
City Council · Jul 7, 2026
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“Thank you, I do not believe in coincidences. Last Wednesday, I was invited to coconut grove what was entitled to me as food truck park, which now I have learned is foodie town, so I have experienced. The sensitivity and the setup and I have to say it was simply stated very comfortable Javier you were very hospitable the concept was. Genius, in my opinion. If I could elaborate on my experience and how the setup was, there was food trucks of various different flavors of food, internationals. So there were no two that were competing together, which I valued that. There were two kiosks you could…”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“That's right, the farmer's daughter. May I?”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“May I speak? Sure. Though farming is not done in the city limits of Homestead, you're absolutely correct, not on the scale that we are known for and depicted in our logo. I would say that many of the farmers are homestead residents, though the farming is done in the redlands. As an as a farmer, there are many resources that they contribute financially out of their need for the resources to the city of homestead so they're drivers for employment and out of necessity for provisions and services resources so yes, can we. revitalize agriculture we don't know you know probably not to be honest…”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“thank you mr mayor um i question a few things one why one parcel and as exhibit three versus you know we've talked about how irregular our district is if this is an asset the way if there are no changes to the property taxes and it would be an asset and there will be but um why not square it out because these are all residential properties”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“There's four. There's even one property to the east of Fred Rhodes' house that's on the corner.”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“Well, there's only one to the north, sorry, to the north of Fred Rhodes' house.”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“Correct, correct. So if we were to square it up, if this was an asset to the city, why not take the whole block of 296, square it all the way down?”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“And then I question on the other side, the flip side, will it become a liability? You know, depending on what happens with property taxes. So are we assuming a liability?”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026
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“Yes, thank you, Mayor. I guess I would make that motion to include those four properties. Right.”
City Council · Jun 2, 2026