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City of Palm Bay City Council, Seat 4

The city of Palm Bay has a council-manager form of government. The Mayor and four (4) Council members are the legislative branch of city government and are the community's decision makers.The Mayor is the presiding officer at the Council meetings and is the official head of the City for all ceremonial occasions. Power is centralized in the elected Mayor and Council (City Council), which approves the budget, determines the tax rate, focuses on the community's goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning.Term: 4 years Salary: $12,351/year (2022)

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    Alfy Agarie
    (NON)

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    Michael J. Bruyette
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    Kenny Johnson
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Biographical Information

Since Palm Bay is one of the fastest growing cities in the State, what are your proposals for residents' growing concerns that outdated, insufficient infrastructure (especially water treatment and supply, road traffic patterns, etc.) should be updated and upscaled before continuing to approve new business and housing developments? Please explain. (700 characters)

Stormwater issues often lead to standing water, localized flooding, and degraded water quality in local waterways. What actions will you promote to address canal maintenance, road collapses and more? (500 characters)

Palm Bay is a large, complicated, diverse city in Brevard County. What skills and qualities will you bring to the Palm Bay City Council? (400 characters)

Road lighting and road safety are frequent complaints of many residents. What steps will you take to work on this problem? (400 characters)

While Florida has a poorly funded, mandated property change-over from septic to sewer, what actions will you promote to work toward the 2030 deadline? (450 characters)

Professional Experience business owner of three different businesses in palm bay for the past thirty years
Public Service volunteer for the city of palm bay for the past fifteen years
Education college of arts science and technology
Campaign Phone 3215089624
Campaign Mailing Address 1880 main street palm bay FL 32905
Campaign Facebook Page http://facebook.com/Alfy.Agarie/
the inforstructor of our city is so far behind we need to update roads , sidewalks, traffic signals and public safety
our inforstructor is so outdated we need to improve and maintain our canals, culverts pipelines and swales to compensate for our thriving communities
we need to treat everyone equally and accept everyone cultures the Bible says seven brothers seven different minds
we need to put more interest and priority in our infrastructure for sidewalks. streets lights, crosswalks and signs
the city need to start implementing ways and procedures to assist our residents the city needs to improve and install new city water and sewer systems along the road way of our city
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Professional Experience I have dedicated my career to serving others through public service, leadership development, and community engagement. As a Palm Bay City Councilman, I work with residents, businesses, and community organizations to improve public safety, infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and economic opportunity. Outside of City Hall, I own a consulting and leadership development company, mentor youth and young adults, and partner with local organizations to strengthen families and our community.
Public Service I have proudly served on the Palm Bay City Council since 2018 and currently serve as Deputy Mayor. During my time in office, I have focused on responsible budgeting, transparent government, public safety, infrastructure improvements, economic development, affordable housing, and long-term planning. I also serve on several regional and state boards, including the Florida League of Cities Finance and Taxation Committee, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and the Space Coast League of Cities. My goal has always been simple: listen to residents, solve problems, and leave Palm Bay better than I found it.
Education Master of Public Administration, Florida Institute of Technology
Campaign Phone 3212715346
Campaign Mailing Address Exempt from public disclosure pursuant to § 119.071(4)(d), Florida Statutes.
Growth should never outpace infrastructure. I support requiring development to contribute its fair share toward roads, utilities, and public infrastructure while ensuring impact fees and developer agreements are used effectively. We must continue investing in water and wastewater capacity, expand transportation improvements, modernize traffic signal technology, and pursue state and federal funding to accelerate projects. I also support long-term capital planning that prioritizes infrastructure before growth reaches a breaking point. Palm Bay can continue welcoming responsible development, but we must protect existing residents by ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with our city’s growth.
Stormwater management is a public safety and quality-of-life issue. I support increasing preventative canal maintenance, improving culvert inspections, replacing aging drainage infrastructure before failures occur, and using technology to identify high-risk areas. We should aggressively pursue state and federal grants, prioritize flood-prone neighborhoods, and require new development to minimize downstream impacts. Preventative maintenance costs far less than emergency repairs and better protect
I bring proven leadership, experience, and a servant’s heart. As a current Councilman with a Master’s in Public Administration, I have worked to promote fiscal responsibility, transparency, public safety, and responsible growth. I listen first, ask tough questions, build consensus when possible, and always put the interests of Palm Bay residents above politics.
Improving road safety requires a data-driven approach. I support prioritizing lighting and intersection improvements in high-accident areas, expanding traffic signal coordination, improving sidewalks and crosswalks where appropriate, and pursuing state and federal transportation funding. We must ensure new development contributes fairly to transportation infrastructure needed to support growth.
The septic-to-sewer conversion is an environmental necessity, but it should not create an unreasonable financial burden on homeowners. I will continue advocating for additional state and federal funding, pursue grants and low-interest financing, prioritize areas with the greatest environmental impact, and work to minimize costs through strategic planning and phased implementation. Homeowners deserve practical solutions, not unfunded mandates.