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Deerfield Beach
Elections

Moving Municipal Elections to November and Extending Terms

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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedSam PerksJul 21, 2026

Argued that saving $60,000 per election is insignificant compared to the loss of public trust from extending commissioner terms by 20 months without public demand.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:33:03 →
OpposedSandra JacksonJul 21, 2026

Urged commissioners to listen to residents and criticized the commission for not listening regarding public safety and election changes.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 1:57:00 →
OpposedBernie ParnessJul 21, 2026

Former commissioner argued that moving nonpartisan municipal elections to November politicizes them and buries local races at the bottom of a long ballot.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:36:40 →
SupportiveJonathan OunjianJul 21, 2026

Supported November elections due to higher voter turnout and argued that opponents are afraid of what the true public majority wants.

Special City Commission Meeting - Jul 21, 2026 · 3:50:10 →