Cocoa Beach Commissioner Seat 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Jeremy
Hutcherson
Jeremy Hutcherson, the incumbent, is running for Cocoa Beach Commissioner Seat 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Karalyn Woulas.
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The race · Commissioner Seat 5
- 01Jeremy HutchersonYou’re reading
- 02Karalyn Woulas
Background
- About
- Cocoa Beach commissioner since 2022 and staff systems engineer for an aerospace defense contractor.
- Campaign website
- votehutcherson.com
Jeremy Hutcherson is serving a first term in Seat 5 and is eligible for re-election. City of Cocoa Beach
On the record: Jeremy Hutcherson
7 sourced01Property taxes1 sourced position
Said fiscal year 2027 rollback tax rates are achievable without reducing city services.
With newly aligned city leadership, FY2027 rollback tax rates are achievable — without reducing city services.”
Own statementJeremy Hutcherson campaign siteLink
02Infrastructure maintenance2 sourced positions
Platform calls for maintenance before new construction.
Fix what we have. Maintenance before new construction”
Own statementJeremy Hutcherson campaign siteLink
as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said he wants a comprehensive plan for financing upcoming road paving (August 2026 budget workshop).
Own statementCocoa Beach City Commission budget workshop minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026Link
03Tourism tax1 sourced position
as reported by FOX 35 Orlando
Said the city should get more of the county's tourism tax revenue, as reported by FOX 35 (April 2025).
When 60% of your revenue is coming from one municipality, I think it’s only fair to contribute more than an insignificant amount back to the city to fund services”
Forum answerFOX 35 Orlando · Apr 3, 2025Link
04Fire station1 sourced position
Moved approval of a $257,320 task order for design of the new Fire Station 50 at Mobley Park (carried unanimously, August 2026).
Council voteCocoa Beach City Commission minutes, Aug. 20, 2026 · Aug 20, 2026Link
05Senior Center funding1 sourced position
Moved approval of $30,000 in FY27 city funds for the Senior Center's part-time director (carried unanimously, April 2026).
Council voteCocoa Beach City Commission minutes, Apr. 16, 2026 · Apr 16, 2026Link
06Meeting schedule1 sourced position
Moved adoption of the ordinance moving regular Commission meetings to a 6:00 PM start (passed 4-1 on roll call, April 2026).
Council voteCocoa Beach City Commission minutes, Apr. 16, 2026 · Apr 16, 2026Link
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