Clewiston City Commission · Nov 3, 2026
Derrick
Hughes
Derrick Hughes is running for Clewiston City Commission in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Commission
- 01Barbara EdmondsIncumbent
- 02Jennifer A. Evans
- 03Mali Soto GardnerIncumbent
- 04Derrick HughesYou’re reading
- 05Hillary HyslopeIncumbent
Background
- About
- Derrick Hughes describes his civic life as supporting local businesses, helping neighbors and attending community events.
On the record: Derrick Hughes
4 sourced01City projects1 sourced position
as reported by Lake Okeechobee News
Argued for water, sewer and roads first, and said growth must add no new financial pressure on residents (September 2026 forum).
Necessities before extras”
Forum answerLake Okeechobee News, October 7, 2026 · Oct 7, 2026Link
02City contracts1 sourced position
as reported by Lake Okeechobee News; not a direct quote
Would cut contractual services and keep maintenance work in-house to cut costs (September 2026 forum).
Forum answerLake Okeechobee News, October 7, 2026 · Oct 7, 2026Link
03Utility bills1 sourced position
as reported by Lake Okeechobee News; not a direct quote
Would cut city expenses before asking utility customers to pay more, but would not promise rate cuts until he has seen the numbers (September 2026 forum).
Forum answerLake Okeechobee News, October 7, 2026 · Oct 7, 2026Link
04City manager1 sourced position
as reported by Lake Okeechobee News; not a direct quote
Called for a stronger, more involved commission, arguing that too much authority has concentrated in the city manager (September 2026 forum).
Forum answerLake Okeechobee News, October 7, 2026 · Oct 7, 2026Link
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