Remarks by Vicki L. Lopez
190 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 8
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“Just wanted to say that I want to co-sponsor. I know when we get to the item, to item 2C, I'd love to be able to co-sponsor with you.”
Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you Madam Chair. Bow your heads please. Heavenly Father thank you so much for bringing us together today to do your important work. We know as public servants we serve you first to serve those constituents that you have asked us to serve and so today as we address all the housing needs One of the largest things that we know are important to our constituency. We ask for your guidance and your direction. And so we ask all of this in your name. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible,…”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“Yes, so just in keeping with what the Vice Chairman said, I've never been a proponent of government trying to do something that the private sector has done well and that the government has failed to do well. And so thank you for your examples, real live examples of where you lived. I think it's the role of government to provide the collaboration, the funding. but also the oversight and the carrot and the stick. I agree with you. I have buildings now that have bad actors managing the buildings. And I'm working with HCD. I'm so grateful for their leadership as well in addressing the problem in…”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. So I have a couple of questions. So the first question I have is, I don't know if this amendment does it, but Nathan, it appeared from the public input that Florida Housing Finance Corporation made several revisions to align it and match it to Senate Bill 594. What we have before us, is it aligned exactly like that?”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“Okay, good. So there's no misalignment. With respect to the $10,000 of relocation assistance, how did we come up with that amount?”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“So how much, if we didn't adjust it, given the restrictions of 65% and 75%, what is the pot that we're talking about? 1.5 to 2. 1.5 to 2 million.”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“Correct, so I guess this is a question I'll have for Florida Housing Finance Corporation. When they give their guidance, and I've worked with them a great deal, the question always is, is it commensurate to Miami Dade County versus Liberty County, for instance? And where housing costs are much greater, where relocation costs are much greater. And so I don't know if they took that into account. That's something I'll take up with them, because it sounds like they're giving you guidance. But I'm not certain that they said, well, in Miami-Dade County, it's going to cost a whole lot more,…”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“I think that would be helpful. And then to answer the questions about whether they get the funds early versus after they've been evicted, because I have to tell you, once I'm in the street, we're placing people on the street before they get the benefit of assistance. Does this plan allow us, or does Senate Bill 594 have any restrictions on when we offer it to the mobile home park owner that is leaving?”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“Certainly, as soon as they know that they're being evicted or that the land is being sold, it gives people proper notice. I mean, I don't know that anyone can find a place and uproot their whole families in a matter of seconds. I mean, they need to know, am I going to have 10,000? Am I going to have 5,000? And then they can go out and look. for proper housing. And lastly, I guess, I don't know, a lot of people have talked about the responsibility of the landowner to give money so that this isn't in lieu of, but complementing. Is there anything that requires a landowner of a mobile home park…”
Housing Committee · Sep 9, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I just want to applaud Commissioner Milan-Orbis, because in my district, you will see all of these duplexes in the middle of these very old, characteristic neighborhoods in District 5, and they are so out of character. And you're right, they are over a million dollars. I actually called. to see because there was a group of duplexes that were for sale in my district, and they were a million four. And it was so shocking to me because I said, first of all, they're out of character. They are two stories. They're not just duplexes that look like single family homes with…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you, first of all, for hearing some of the concerns. Certainly the strip committee did an amazing job and it's a super undertaking. And anything like this isn't always fixed one time. And I love that you're going to continue to work particularly with my small businesses. In District 5, small businesses are not only the foundation, But I profile them every week. I try to find a small business because government shouldn't be an impediment to small businesses. It should be motivating small businesses not only to begin, but to grow. So I want to thank you…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So I have an issue with the supplement that removes the proposed record keeping requirement that was intended to ensure that certain fireworks sales are being conducted in accordance with section of the Florida statute. I was in the house when we decided that it was important to ensure accountability because we have exemptions of the types of fireworks that can be sold. And it's only through record keeping that we can keep people accountable. So I would like to I can't vote on the item if they don't replace the record keeping back in, which is really the big…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“So Mr. Chairman, I can't imagine that asking someone to keep records would cause litigation. That is exactly what the legislative intent was, whether it's vague or not. I recall very clearly that the record keeping requirement, and We have exemptions of certain types of fireworks that can be sold. So in order for us to understand whether or not they are doing the right thing, the record keeping is the very accountability tool. So I disagree wholeheartedly with. Whether it's the county attorney's perception or the fire department's perception, I know exactly what the legislature meant. And I…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Unless it's put back in, I will vote no, yes. All right.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So I want to say that Manolo Reyes was probably one of the consummate elected officials. I won't even call him a politician. He is beloved in my district, in District 5, which he shared with me as well. Not only when I was the State House member for District 113, but now. I did not get a chance to work with him as a county commissioner because he had passed away by the time I got appointed here. But I have to say that I'm grateful that there would be any effort to celebrate and honor this incredible man, which so much has been said about. But I recall that he is the…”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'll second it, but I have a question. Does that also include how to actually create a budget narrative?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“But I mean, have they been told how to do a budget narrative, detailed? Do they understand what a budget narrative is? Do they understand that when you are explaining it, such as, let's take travel. You will list every travel you intend to make, what the costs are for airfare, hotels, taxis, etc. Have they learned that?”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Mr. Chairman, I would like very much for someone to show me what a budget narrative looks like that you think is acceptable, because I'm going to tell you it's probably not going to be acceptable to me.”
Board of County Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“General, you are a friend. Thank you so much for your friendship, for your support. But as Commissioner Gilbert said, we have been working, I personally have been working with the Consul General of Canada, your predecessor, yourself. It is amazing the kind of work that you're doing here. So many Canadians living and working here. So I'm just grateful that I can serve now in this role as a commissioner to help foster all of the great relationships that you have worked so hard to do so. So thank you.”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
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“you Mr. Chairman. So some of you know that I was the budget chair in the Florida House when it came time to fund you and it was touch and go to the very last minute and I never gave up because I know the importance of your work and so in the final moments of that budget conference we were able to get you 4.8 million dollars to do what you do best and it was the greatest honor and privilege to be able to have my hand and fingerprints that and so just want to tell you it's for that very reason that we all support you and I am moved by seeing you in action because oftentimes you know we're…”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
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“Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. So I did pass legislation in the state that allowed for local governments to regulate micro mobility devices. And that is in statute now. It was amended into the transportation bill. So any municipality that wishes to do so can. It's specific. So to Commissioner Steinberg's question, Any municipality today under state statute can actually pass an ordinance. What Commissioner Regalado was saying is absolutely true. She and I both worked very hard because the village of Key Biscayne has banned micro mobility devices on their roads. But the one she's referring to is…”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
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“Mr. Chair. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So I just have a quick question. So in using the, I've been dealing with this as a state rep for Key Biscayne, but I have a question. In the case of Key Biscayne, it banned all micro mobility devices on their own streets. The only one that runs through the village is Crandon Boulevard. It is a county road. So despite whatever a municipality may or may not do, I believe the question here is about what to do with a county road that runs through a municipality, whether they do anything or they don't, right? I don't know, and this is a question to Commissioner…”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a question for Dennis. Dennis, what was the genesis of this item in the commission? I'm just curious.”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
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“So it was in keeping with what Commissioner Gilbert said. Yes. That there was concern that not just anyone could serve as a commissioner because of the $6,000 annual salary.”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026
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“Interesting. And was there consensus on the commission?”
Board of County Commissioners · Jul 21, 2026