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Scott Singer

Republican · FL

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Scott Singer is an attorney and small-business owner who served as mayor of Boca Raton from 2018 until term limits ended his third term in 2026, after earlier city council service. He calls for lower taxes and costs and stronger border security.

Where Scott Singer stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (13 records), Labor Rights (6 records), Anti-Corruption (3 records),

Opposes

Data Privacy (1 record)

Mixed record

Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 13 oppose), Civil Rights (2 support · 1 oppose), Public Infrastructure (23 support · 1 oppose)

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 13 support
  • Voted to support Florida legislation requiring hands-free phone use while driving.

    February 25, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to set elevation requirements for manufactured homes in Boca Raton flood-prone areas.

    October 24, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to contract with Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards to manage sea-turtle rescue, rehabilitation, research and release at the city nature center.

    April 25, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a city waste-reduction ordinance restricting polystyrene foam products, balloons and confetti.

    June 8, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to increase minimum civil penalties for littering under Boca Raton’s solid-waste code; the ordinance passed.

    March 23, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to update building-code rules for temporary window and door protection during hurricane warnings.

    January 28, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to expand the Green Living Advisory Board’s scope and rename it the Sustainability Advisory Board.

    April 9, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a Boca Raton ordinance regulating fertilizer use.

    September 25, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

    Also on this bill

    • October 10, 2017 · Voted for a Boca Raton ordinance prohibiting conversion therapy for minors; it passed 4-1. (Supports Civil Rights)
  • Seconded and voted for a resolution urging Congress to cut greenhouse-gas emissions and address climate change.

    September 12, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to challenge the South Florida Water Management District’s C-15 Canal clearing project through Florida’s intergovernmental conflict-resolution process.

    March 27, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to urge Florida lawmakers to make texting while driving a primary traffic offense.

    July 25, 2017Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to endorse the Mayors’ Climate Action Pledge and support the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact.

    May 23, 2017Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve an ordinance requiring signs about underage drinking at alcohol-serving businesses; the amended ordinance passed 3-2.

    April 26, 2016Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 6 support
  • Voted to make one-time lump-sum payments to certain retired or disabled Boca Raton general employees.

    September 27, 2023Supports Labor Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to revise annual-leave conversion benefits for Boca Raton city employees.

    January 10, 2023Supports Labor Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to change the city’s general-employee deferred-retirement pension rules.

    January 26, 2021Supports Labor Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to let elected trustees of the general-employee pension board participate in the city’s deferred-retirement program.

    August 27, 2019Supports Labor Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to increase benefits or provide one-time payments for certain retired or disabled Boca Raton general employees; the pension ordinance passed unanimously.

    September 26, 2017Supports Labor Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve a group vision-insurance policy for Boca Raton employees; the council approved it unanimously.

    October 13, 2016Supports Labor Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 3 support
  • Moved to require two public hearings and written public-benefit findings before selling, leasing or otherwise disposing of city-owned land larger than half an acre; the ordinance passed 3-1.

    January 6, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to restrict communications during certain city procurement solicitations through a new cone-of-silence rule.

    August 27, 2024Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to establish increased ethics standards and additional disclosure questions for applicants to city boards and committees; the resolution passed 4-0.

    March 28, 2017Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 8 support
  • Moved to require more documents supporting a residency affidavit from Boca Raton mayoral and council candidates; the ordinance passed unanimously.

    February 24, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to raise the dollar threshold for contracts that Boca Raton’s city manager may enter without further council approval.

    September 13, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to amend zoning rules for home-based businesses in Boca Raton.

    July 26, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to revise public-hearing notice requirements for city development applications.

    October 26, 2021Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to allow Boca Raton council members to attend, participate and vote virtually at council meetings.

    May 11, 2021Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to establish a downtown parking-meter zone with 243 on-street spaces.

    July 28, 2020Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to authorize electronic attendance by city officials during a declared public-health emergency.

    March 10, 2020Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to send voters a city-charter amendment requiring special elections to fill vacancies on the council or in the mayor’s office; the ordinance passed unanimously.

    June 14, 2016Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 13 oppose
  • Voted against an economic-development grant agreement with Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative; it passed 4-1.

    April 22, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to contract with Circuit Transit for on-demand downtown mobility service.

    April 9, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to make one-time lump-sum payments to certain retired or disabled Boca Raton general employees.

    September 27, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to hire a construction manager for the Wildflower Park and Silver Palm Park projects.

    December 8, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to authorize a grant and reimbursement agreement with Virgin Trains for added rail-crossing safety improvements.

    June 9, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to create a business-recovery grant program for small Boca Raton restaurants, retail shops and service businesses.

    May 27, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to fund an addition to Old Town Hall through an agreement with the Boca Raton Historical Society.

    May 14, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Seconded and voted to fund theater, gallery and equipment upgrades through the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Association.

    November 14, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to authorize city capital-improvement bonds backed by one-cent sales-tax surtax projects; the ordinance passed unanimously.

    January 23, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to increase benefits or provide one-time payments for certain retired or disabled Boca Raton general employees; the pension ordinance passed unanimously.

    September 26, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to commission professional planning and architectural work for Boca Raton’s Government Campus master plan.

    January 24, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve a group vision-insurance policy for Boca Raton employees; the council approved it unanimously.

    October 13, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for an agreement funding Boca Raton’s beach program through the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District.

    September 27, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve a Motorola contract to install and maintain Boca Raton’s public-safety radio system; the council approved it unanimously.

    March 22, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 7 support
  • Voted to approve a development proposal from a Boca Raton Housing Authority partnership for a roughly 10-acre property.

    November 18, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to revise Boca Raton zoning provisions for affordable and workforce housing in commercial and industrial districts.

    January 14, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to amend the city housing policy to allow consideration of additional density and intensity in some commercial properties.

    November 4, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to update the membership rules for Boca Raton’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

    March 26, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to establish city rules for affordable housing development in commercial and industrial mixed-use districts.

    December 12, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to establish Boca Raton procedures for affordable housing developments under Florida’s Live Local Act.

    October 11, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to lease city land long term to Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

    January 25, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 1 oppose
  • Voted to let Boca Raton police use Pinellas County Sheriff’s facial-analysis comparison system under an interagency agreement.

    July 23, 2019Opposes Data Privacy

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 2 support · 1 oppose
  • Moved to cut the minimum speaking time for people addressing the city council from five minutes to three; the ordinance passed 4-1.

    November 14, 2023Opposes Civil Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a city resolution opposing and discouraging conversion therapy on minors.

    August 23, 2022Supports Civil Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a Boca Raton ordinance prohibiting conversion therapy for minors; it passed 4-1.

    October 10, 2017Supports Civil Rights

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

    Also on this bill

    • September 25, 2018 · Voted for a Boca Raton ordinance regulating fertilizer use. (Supports Environment and Public Health)

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 23 support · 1 oppose
  • Moved to advance an interim master plan for Boca Raton’s Government Campus redevelopment; the council approved the motion 4-1.

    June 10, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to authorize speed-detection camera systems in Boca Raton school zones.

    March 18, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to change the city comprehensive-plan map protecting right-of-way along Northwest Fifth Avenue.

    September 24, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to add planned downtown services and infrastructure projects to Boca Raton’s community redevelopment plan.

    July 23, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to contract with Circuit Transit for on-demand downtown mobility service.

    April 9, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to apply city electric-vehicle parking rules to charging spaces.

    August 22, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to apply for transportation funding through the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency.

    May 9, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to designate Boca Raton a Vision Zero city and direct preparation of a plan to reduce severe traffic injuries and deaths.

    October 25, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to hire a construction manager for the Wildflower Park and Silver Palm Park projects.

    December 8, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to transmit a city comprehensive-plan update for a 10-year water-supply facilities plan and alternative water sources.

    November 24, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve development of Wildflower Park on city-owned public land.

    June 23, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to authorize a grant and reimbursement agreement with Virgin Trains for added rail-crossing safety improvements.

    June 9, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to lease city land near Don Estridge High Tech Middle School to the school district for a new public elementary school.

    October 23, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to permit city utilities and infrastructure on city-owned public land.

    May 22, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to authorize city capital-improvement bonds backed by one-cent sales-tax surtax projects; the ordinance passed unanimously.

    January 23, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to ask the regional transportation agency to study a one-way street pair on US 1 and Dixie Highway; the resolution passed.

    January 8, 2018Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve city parking-code rules for electric-vehicle spaces and charging stations; the ordinance passed 4-1.

    December 12, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve the next phase of athletic fields and related facilities at De Hoernle Park; the resolution passed unanimously.

    February 28, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for city concurrence in the Beach and Park District’s planned purchase of the Ocean Breeze property.

    February 14, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to commission professional planning and architectural work for Boca Raton’s Government Campus master plan.

    January 24, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to remove an internal shuttle, vanpool, preferred parking, locker-room and transit-pass subsidy requirements from the 900 Broken Sound development plan; the change passed 4-1.

    September 13, 2016Opposes Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for final approval of Boca Raton’s updated 10-year water-supply facilities plan.

    May 24, 2016Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve a Motorola contract to install and maintain Boca Raton’s public-safety radio system; the council approved it unanimously.

    March 22, 2016Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to transmit an update to Boca Raton’s 10-year water-supply facilities plan for state review; the council approved the transmittal unanimously.

    February 23, 2016Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

Track record — General

General · 54 records
  • Received America First Works’ endorsement for Florida’s 25th Congressional District.

    September 8, 2026

    Source: americafirstworks.com

  • Received the Republican Jewish Coalition’s endorsement for Florida’s 25th Congressional District.

    September 3, 2026

    Source: rjchq.org

  • Received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for the 2026 Florida congressional race.

    September 1, 2026

    Source: nrcc.org

  • Voted for an ordinance specifying legal consequences if voters rejected the proposed Downtown Campus transaction in the March 2026 referendum.

    February 10, 2026

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to put a referendum on the city’s proposed Downtown Campus public-private partnership on the March 2026 ballot; the amended resolution passed 4-1.

    December 2, 2025

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to send voters a city-charter amendment on council approval rules for leasing or selling city-owned land larger than half an acre.

    October 28, 2025

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to raise the maximum building height in the city’s R-5 multifamily residential zoning district.

    September 9, 2025

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to revise the office-space allocation in Boca Raton’s downtown development order.

    August 26, 2025

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve police-services arrangements for Boca Raton’s role as a FIFA Club World Cup team base-camp city.

    May 27, 2025

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to rank proposals for the city’s Downtown Campus public-private partnership project.

    February 11, 2025

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to redesignate land use for the 124-acre Boca Raton Innovation Campus.

    December 10, 2024

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve a memorandum of understanding about observed city holidays with the Service Employees International Union’s Florida Public Services Union.

    October 22, 2024

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for the third amendment to Boca Raton’s 2023–24 city budget.

    May 29, 2024

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to amend Boca Raton’s comprehensive-plan housing and land-use policies.

    February 13, 2024

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve changes to the site plan for Saint Andrew’s School’s Boca Raton campus.

    July 25, 2023

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve Boca Raton’s 2023 state legislative and funding priorities.

    December 13, 2022

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to require mayoral and council candidates to submit at least two documents supporting their city residency.

    October 12, 2022

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to set city fees for the building-recertification inspection program.

    May 10, 2022

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to amend Temple Beth El’s conditional-use approval for its Boca Raton campus.

    April 26, 2022

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to change the qualifying dates for candidates in Boca Raton municipal elections.

    January 11, 2022

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to add a property-rights element to Boca Raton’s comprehensive plan.

    December 14, 2021

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to abolish Boca Raton’s Art in Public Places Advisory Board.

    September 14, 2021

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Was named president of the Florida League of Mayors.

    August 31, 2021

    Source: myboca.us

  • Voted to revise the downtown development order to incorporate updated planning principles and requirements.

    July 27, 2021

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Received a Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero award for advocacy of municipal self-government during the 2021 legislative session.

    May 26, 2021

    Source: myboca.us

  • Voted to lengthen the period covered by proof-of-residency requirements for mayoral and city-council candidates.

    April 13, 2021

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to convey about 15 acres of city-owned land near Spanish River Boulevard to the Palm Beach County School Board for a school.

    January 12, 2021

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to transfer city-owned land near Don Estridge Middle School to the Palm Beach County School Board for a public school.

    April 28, 2020

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to allow Hospice by the Sea to expand its existing facility in a residential district.

    February 11, 2020

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for Boca Raton’s first amendment to its 2019–20 budget. Voted the same way on August 9, 2016.

    December 10, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve an interim campus-development agreement between Boca Raton and Florida Atlantic University.

    November 13, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to oppose a proposed Beach and Park District tax increase while reaffirming city funding offers for district capital projects.

    September 24, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted against an ordinance changing Boca Raton’s election-notice publication rules; the ordinance passed 4-1.

    September 10, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to update Boca Raton zoning rules for assisted-living facilities, nursing homes and hospitals.

    June 11, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to amend Boca Raton’s procurement rules for the types of city contracts it can use.

    April 23, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to let the executive director of Boca Raton’s downtown development agency issue administrative approvals for qualifying development proposals of up to 5,000 square feet.

    January 23, 2019

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to adopt minimum civil penalties for city-code violations enforced through citations to individuals.

    November 27, 2018

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to settle the city’s lawsuit against Hypower and related companies over a city project.

    October 10, 2018

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to change in-service distribution and vesting rules for Boca Raton’s police and firefighter pension plan.

    July 24, 2018

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to authorize Boca Raton’s Art in Public Places Advisory Board to develop murals on the wall surrounding its water-treatment plant.

    June 12, 2018

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Became mayor of Boca Raton after serving on its city council and as deputy mayor.

    April 27, 2018

    Source: floridamayors.org

  • Voted to update city rules for driveways and off-street parking facilities outside single-family and duplex properties.

    April 10, 2018

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to allow restaurants as permitted uses in additional Boca Raton business and commercial zoning districts.

    February 13, 2018

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve sale of the city-owned municipal golf course property on Golf Course Road; the ordinance passed 4-1.

    November 14, 2017

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to approve a 151-bed adult congregate living facility with an on-site medical clinic.

    August 22, 2017

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to rezone city-owned land at 551 East Palmetto Park Road from local business to public land.

    June 13, 2017

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve an agreement coordinating school-capacity and school-site planning among Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, the county school district and other municipalities; it passed unanimously.

    April 19, 2017

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted to allow a child-care facility with up to 60 children at St. David Armenian Church.

    December 13, 2016

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a resolution supporting efforts to keep the Ocean Breeze property operating as a golf course.

    November 22, 2016

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a one-year city moratorium on medical-marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries.

    November 8, 2016

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted for a city ordinance lowering the maximum height of untended vegetation covered by Boca Raton lot-clearing rules.

    February 9, 2016

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Voted against approving a downtown development proposal with mechanical stacked parking; the Community Redevelopment Agency approved it 4-1.

    June 8, 2015

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to approve the 900 Broken Sound site plan for a mixed residential and office development; the resolution passed unanimously.

    June 10, 2014

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

  • Moved to update the city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee rules to align with Florida’s housing-assistance program; the ordinance passed unanimously.

    April 22, 2014

    Source: bocaraton.granicus.com

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