City Officials
Elected officials for Polk County — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Becky Troutman
District 1 Commissioner2024-11-19 - 2028-11-21
Rick Wilson
District 2 Commissioner2018-11-20 - 2026-11-17
Bill Braswell
District 3 Commissioner2016-11-22 - 2028-11-21
Bill Braswell's campaign platform centers heavily on fiscal management, specifically addressing infrastructure funding and property taxes through proposed sales tax measures. His broader electoral focus also intersects with key county concerns such as public safety and controlling residential development.
Martha Santiago
District 4 Commissioner (Chair 2026)2018-11-20 - 2026-11-17
Michael Scott
District 5 Commissioner2024-11-19 - 2028-11-21
Former Officials (2)
George Lindsey
District 1 CommissionerFirst elected 2012, re-elected 2016 and 2020; term-limited and succeeded by Becky Troutman sworn in Nov 19, 2024. Fla. Stat. § 100.041(2)(a) (county commissioner terms begin the second Tuesday following the election; text read at leg.state.fl.us) gives Nov 20, 2012 as the first day.
Served until Nov 2024
Neil Combee
District 5 CommissionerElected 2020 (defeated incumbent John Hall); did not seek re-election in 2024 (ran for Property Appraiser); county biography says he served through the end of his term in November 2024, succeeded by Michael Scott sworn in Nov 19, 2024. Earlier county service 1988-2004. Fla. Stat. § 100.041(2)(a) (county commissioner terms begin the second Tuesday following the election; text read at leg.state.fl.us) gives Nov 17, 2020 as the first day.
Served until Nov 2024