Remarks by Shannon Martin
148 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 6
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“I like the iguana, but A fire-breathing iguana?”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Yeah, it's different. It doesn't really speak to me. I don't know.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Well, I appreciate your input very much, and I understand it. My concern is, you know, we're spending funds, and it's not... You know, it's not really that great in my opinion. And if we're going to expend funds, I think it should be something that we're happy with as opposed to just this is just okay and let's just go with it for the sake of going with it. That's really never been our mantra here, right? We try to do it right the first time. And so... That's what I would prefer us to do. I'm good with that.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Okay, I'm fine with that. Again, we're going to spend funds. We have to be happy about what we're going to get as the end product.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“IS THERE A MOTION TO REJECT THE PROPOSAL AND START FRESH? SO MOVED. I HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. ANY FINAL DISCUSSION? ALL THOSE IN FAVOR? AYE. ANY OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIES. City Manager's report.”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Thank you. SO I ATTENDED COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL, FIRE BOARD MEETING, HUMANE SOCIETY BOARD MEETING, FLORIDA COAST MEDICAL CENTER BOARD MEETING, AND THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. AND VERY PROUD TO SAY THAT IN THE ONE YEAR THAT IT HAS BEEN OPENED, IT WON BEST HOSPITAL IN THE CITY. SO THAT'S REALLY AN AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT. I ALSO ATTENDED THE POW MIA CEREMONY AND THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS. And for my announcement, the City of Port St. Lucie's Naturally PSL Green Spaces and Places program was recently awarded the 3CMA Award of Excellence for Resident Participation,…”
City Council · Sep 28, 2026
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“Good evening, everyone, and welcome to our City of Fort St. Lucie Special City Council meeting this Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5.30 p.m. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Councilwoman Morgan? Yes, ma'am.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“From public to be heard, would anyone like to address the council on any non-agenda related items? Seeing no one, I'll close public to be heard. Moving on to item five, first reading of ordinances, 5A, ordinance 26-84.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Caroline, I appreciate you pointing that out. I think all of us every year have conversations with new homeowners that have recently moved to the city within the prior year and they don't understand how the taxes work and they don't understand that when they purchase the home, the prior exemptions do get wiped away and a new value is assessed. I know that every single one of us deal with that, like I mentioned, every year and have to explain that because for whatever reason that doesn't get explained to people who are either buying new homes or purchasing existing homes. So thank you for…”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Thank you so much for the presentation. Really appreciate it. Council, any questions? Any questions?”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“All right, if there's nothing else from Council, I'll open the public hearing. Would anyone like to address the Council on Ordinance 26-84? Seeing no one, I'll close the public hearing. Council?”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Yep, I was reading because I was... Oh, okay. Confused me there for a second. Go ahead, I'm sorry. Okay. I was just doing, I thought we had to say it exactly the way Caroline said it. We have to vote the total millage.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“I have a motion and a second to adopt the total millage at 4.8750 mils. Any discussion? All those in favor? Aye. Make sure we get it right. Aye. Any opposed? Yes, as long as Caroline's happy. That's right. Okay. Motion is approved. Moving on to 5B, Ordinance 26-85.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“This item is a public hearing. Would anyone like to address ordinance 26-85, which is adopting the budget? Seeing no one, I'll close the public hearing. Council? Motion to approve ordinance 26-85. Second. I have a motion and a second. Any final discussion? All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Thank you. This item is also a public hearing. Would anyone like to address the council? Seeing no one, we'll close the public hearing. Council, is there a motion?”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“I have a motion and a second. Any final discussion? All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. No one has anything else? This council meeting is adjourned.”
City Council · Sep 14, 2026
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“Hold on one second. Good evening, everyone. Welcome to our City of Port St. Lucie City Council meeting this Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 6.02 p.m. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Councilwoman Morgan.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Mayor Martin. Here, ma'am. Councilman Bonham.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Vice Mayor Caraballo. Here, ma'am. Please stand for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“We have two proclamations this evening. The first one is for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas September is recognized nationally as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and whereas childhood cancer affects thousands of children and families each year, bringing emotional, physical, and financial challenges, and whereas children diagnosed with cancer demonstrate remarkable courage, strength, and resilience throughout their treatment and recovery journeys, And whereas Child Cancer Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to honor the children who are bravely fighting cancer every…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you very much. Thank you for all you do. Our next proclamation is for Hunger Action Month. Whereas hunger and food insecurity remain serious challenges across the United States, the state of Florida, and the Treasure Coast, affecting one in four adults and children in our region, and whereas access to nutritious food is essential to the health, well-being, and success of individuals and families, and no one in our community should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. And whereas the city of Port St. Lucie is committed to raising awareness of food insecurity and…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Okay, before we move on to public to be heard, I'd like to share our standards of decorum that we follow here in our chambers as outlined in section 11 of the council rules. Our meetings are to conduct business of the city, and we ask that all participants please uphold the principles of civility, honor, and dignity. When addressing the dais, please use proper language, direct all comments to the chair, and refrain from personal attacks, disruptive behavior, or the use of profanity. In addition, outbursts or applause are not permitted. Each speaker will have three minutes, and time may not be…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. Good luck with your business. Thank you so much. You're welcome. Casey Honeycutt? Casey Honeycutt? There we go. Good evening.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“DOTY SPENCE? YOU KNOW I MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Aug 24, 2026