Casselberry, FLVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Casselberry City Commission Election 2026

3 of 5

council seats up

3 contests

7 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Commission Seat 1 · 1 seat

City Commission Seat 2 · 1 seat

City Commission Seat 3 · 1 seat

All five commissioners are elected citywide; voters pick one candidate in each of Seat 1, Seat 2 and Seat 3.

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Mark Busch is the incumbent in Seat 3 and faces Amanda Hart. City of Casselberry

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

David HensonMayor and Commissioner, Seat 5; term expires 20281sourcedThomas KirkCommissioner, Seat 4; term expires 2028bio only

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Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesProperty tax rate and budget, Utility rates, Flock cameras and public safety spendingKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Property tax rate and budget

Where it standsThe commission's workshop consensus was a 4.2613-mill proposed rate, above the 3.8784 rolled-back rate; the final budget hearing was set for Sept. 28, 2026.

What's on the tableThe property tax rate and budget priorities in future years, and how the city funds services.

Utility rates

Where it standsThe commission adopted a utility ordinance in February 2026 with a 3.25% water and wastewater increase from April 1, then annual increases for fiscal years 2027 to 2030.

What's on the tableWhether to keep the scheduled annual utility increases or change them, including for residents on fixed incomes.

Flock cameras and public safety spending

Where it standsOn Sept. 14, 2026 the commission voted to remove $36,000 for Flock Safety from the FY 2026-2027 budget.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city uses Flock cameras in future budgets.

Code enforcement

Where it standsThe Aug. 24, 2026 agenda asked the commission to approve the final one-year renewal of the code enforcement special magistrate agreement.

What's on the tableWho hears code enforcement cases after the final renewal and how the city approaches enforcement.

Land use and city-owned property

Where it standsThe Aug. 24, 2026 agenda asked for first-reading approval to change two city-owned parcels from Low Density Residential to Recreation and Open Space.

What's on the tableHow city-owned land, including the Brightwater property, is used and designated.

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    2 stay (not up this year): David Henson, Thomas Kirk3 on this ballot

    5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

    • Casselberry has the City Commission-City Manager form of government. City of Casselberry
    • The City Commission has five members elected to four-year terms, and all serve at large rather than representing districts. City of Casselberry

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