Remarks by Maureen Porras
392 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 16
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“So just comparing it to, obviously, the Central Parks bond. And I just want residents to understand the difference between that bond and this bond and why it wouldn't go to the residents for a vote, essentially.”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“And then just my last question. Do we expect any other items to come before us regarding this? The reason I ask is because, you know, obviously this is the first time I'm seeing the presentation. It's a lot of numbers. I want to evaluate it more. Honestly, I'm not willing to support it right now because I want to evaluate it. And, you know, my last conversation with you guys last year was I wanted... More than the week before the agenda came out to really look at it. Have you guys explain the numbers fully to me for me to feel comfortable enough, obviously, during a time that, as the mayor…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“OK, thank you. And I do want to thank you guys for thinking of ways to diversify the revenue that we need, really. And I think, in general, an investment in a garage is a solid investment. A lot of people do that. Again, I'm just very hesitant to invest taxpayer money in something. Again, it looks great. I wish I would have had this presentation a little earlier and had been able to kind of evaluate it more and ask a little bit more questions. But I understand. Again, thank you guys for putting this together. And right now, it does look good. But I would like to take some time. So if there's…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“I have a question about that. Because obviously, if we do that for one organization, There's going to be multiple organizations. I don't mind as long as we're applying the same rules to everyone. Well, it's up to the council. That's a policy decision. I mean, but meaning giving them the option to do it for multiple years. Obviously, if the council for that organization says no, that's a decision. But giving them the option to submit it for an approval for three years. You understand what I'm saying? So not just having one organization come every year and submitting or requesting the logo,…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“Yes, absolutely. Thank you so much. A second, and I have a comment.”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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“I want to thank you guys for your time, for this great initiative. And I love that it's geared towards parents, because there's a lot of parents that want to help, but they don't know how. And so I think this is great, because a lot of them are geared towards students. I think this one would be for both, it seems. But it's really great to involve the parents. I was also a first-generation college student. So when I was applying for college, my parents had no idea. What that entailed or what that meant so this is this is going to be a great program and so again? Thank you. We're very proud of…”
City Council · Feb 18, 2026
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City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“And that person is working with them. So yeah.”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“Yes, Councilwoman Porras. I have a quick question. So are we proposing to defer the item and come back after a longer conversation? I don't think we're going to defer it.”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“Are we including, like, the leasing option as well?”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“Yeah, because I know I've asked you guys about, you know, the pros of leasing versus purchasing, because I know a lot of cities lease. So I would also like to see the leasing options, too. Yeah, that's what we're looking at.”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“So the bond that they, it's a bond, right, that they post? Or is it, they're just paying?”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“Okay. So they wouldn't get it back if they win or lose the protest?”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“Thank you so much, Vice Mayor. Honestly, it's been such a privilege to work with you and all of you. I'm very looking forward to this new stage in our lives. And we're truly blessed and excited. And I'll be back a changed person. And thank you all for, you know, everyone has been giving me and wishing me well. And so, you know, I want to thank you all for that as well. So thank you. And, you know, I'll be back. Great friend. Thank you so much. Thank you.”
City Council · Nov 12, 2025
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“Yes. Okay. Well, thank you, Mary, for doing this. This is actually, I think, a really great idea to just kind of combine all of our legislative priorities and legislative ideas and just send them all at once. Obviously, you know, we're each going to have some you know, diverse opinions about it. I think what has been proposed is pretty solid. I just want to also reiterate, you know, last month, and this is in regards to the property tax relief and the sales tax reform. Last month, I did underscore the importance of providing much needed property tax relief to our residents. And of course, in…”
City Council · Oct 16, 2025
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“We can address them a lot in a minute. Anyone else?”
City Council · Oct 16, 2025
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“I'll just mention one last thing. I'm very in support of the language that's here. I was just noting that I think the memo from the speaker says that they're probably not going to limit it to just one type of relief. Again, this is just based on the memo that was submitted. it's likely that they're going to have kind of like a multiple choice on the ballot is what it sounds like to me. So it may be giving voters multiple options and then obviously voters deciding. So I just wanted to mention that because it may be a lot wider than what we're putting here, but this is absolutely something I…”
City Council · Oct 16, 2025
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“Thank you. Just to clarify, the $5.6 to $6 million is only homestead property in Doral? Correct.”
City Council · Oct 16, 2025
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“I will be using that in Tallahassee. Appreciate it.”
City Council · Oct 16, 2025
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“Any other comments? I have a quick question on form. So once we... We submit this. How are we submitting it? Is it a resolution per thing? I'm going to bring one resolution that will have this as part of the backup.”
City Council · Oct 16, 2025
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“Vice Mayor Porras? Yes. I have a lay down item. Connie, if you can pass it around. It is a donation to Due to Arts. And I would like to take this up first, because based on this, I'm going to determine my poll items as well. You guys have the donation under the memo, the nonprofit letter. And again, this is under the sponsorship ordinance. And with that, I'll make a motion to accept as a lay down item.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2025
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“For discussion, yes. And I'll be deferring 9B, since I believe we're going to have a conversation next week about property taxes, right?”
City Council · Oct 8, 2025
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“Yes. I had a great meeting with legislators this week, so I think it'll be a call for a better discussion next week for this item, so I'm going to defer it for now. So,”
City Council · Oct 8, 2025
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“So you're keeping it in discussion is what you're saying?”
City Council · Oct 8, 2025