Bradenton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jayne Kocher
Councilwoman, Ward 1; term ends January 2029Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
Jayne Kocher (Councilwoman, Ward 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bradenton City Council after the election.
Ward 1 councilwoman in her second term, with a political science degree and coursework in planning studies.
Where Jayne Kocher stands: positions on the record
Coastal density1 sourced position
Moved to approve Ordinance 4035 and seconded the motions to approve Ordinances 4036 and 4037 (4035 passed 5-0; 4036 and 4037 passed 4-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteCity of Bradenton · Aug 13, 2025
Council appointments1 sourced position
Moved to appoint Kemp Schuessler to the vacant Ward 3 seat (passed 3-1, July 2025).
Council voteThe Bradenton Times · Aug 2, 2025
Mayor's vote1 sourced position
as reported by the Bradenton Herald
Said removing the mayor's tie-breaking vote would put more importance on building consensus.
“I think it’ll put more importance on building consensus that way,”
Own statementBradenton Herald
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