Coral Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joshua Antonio Simmons
Candidate for Mayor
Joshua Antonio Simmons is running for mayor of Coral Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Scott J. Brook.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCity commissioner for Seat 4 since 2018 and vice mayor in 2020 and 2021. Former government and economics teacher at Coral Springs High School who also worked in mental health.
- Endorsed by
- State Sen. Shevrin Jones, State Attorney Harold Pryor, state Reps. Ashley Gantt and Michele Rayner, School Board members Sarah Leonardi, Jeff Holness and Rebecca Thompson, and Moms Demand Action, among others. Campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- joshuasimmons.com
Joshua Simmons cannot run for the same city commission seat again due to term limits. TAPinto Coral Springs · Feb 9, 2026
Where Joshua Antonio Simmons stands: positions on the record
Taxes and budget3 sourced positions
Voted yes to set the tentative 2026–27 operating tax rate at 6.0232 mills, 4.77% above the rolled-back rate (passed 4–0, September 2026).
Council voteCity Commission first budget hearing minutes · Sep 15, 2026
Wrote that the commission has kept property taxes flat for four years.
“We have managed to keep our property taxes flat for the past four years through careful deliberation and smart management.”
Own statementSouth Florida Sun Sentinel (op-ed by Joshua Simmons) · Jun 7, 2026
Voted against a 5% increase in local business tax rates (motion failed 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteCity Commission minutes · Jun 4, 2025
Amendment 31 sourced position
Wrote an op-ed opposing the state amendment to raise the homestead exemption, calling it a cut to local government funding.
“It is a plan to defund local government, dressed up as a tax break — and as economic reality reminds us, there is no such thing as a free lunch.”
Own statementSouth Florida Sun Sentinel (op-ed by Joshua Simmons) · Jun 7, 2026
State property tax proposals1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution opposing House Joint Resolution 203, which proposed phasing out non-school property taxes (passed 4-0, Feb 2026).
Council voteCity Commission minutes · Feb 4, 2026
Downtown development1 sourced position
Voted yes to rezone approximately 58.31 acres to Downtown Mixed-Use (passed 4-0, September 2, 2026).
Council voteCity Commission minutes · Sep 2, 2026
Growth and housing1 sourced position
Simmons campaign website
Campaign site says he has opposed special exemptions for Live Local Act projects that do not fit the city's long-term vision.
“He has repeatedly opposed special exemptions tied to “Live Local” projects when they don’t align with Coral Springs’ long-term vision, because growth should work with the community, not around it.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
Charter school relocation1 sourced position
At a June 2026 workshop, said relocating the charter school must happen, as commissioners discussed pausing the Sportsplex project.
“We’ve been talking about moving that since 2018. It has to move.”
Own statementCoral Springs News · Jun 25, 2026
License-plate cameras1 sourced position
At an August 2026 commission retreat, recommended reviewing Flock camera audit-log publication, data sharing, data retention and search authorization.
Own statementCity Commission retreat minutes · Aug 26, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Voted yes to rezone 13 acres near Heron Bay Boulevard and Coral Ridge Drive from golf course to commercial use for a Life Time fitness facility (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity Commission minutes · Jun 17, 2026
What Joshua Antonio Simmons said vs. how Joshua Antonio Simmons voted
Taxes and budget
In their words
Wrote that the commission has kept property taxes flat for four years.
Jun 7, 2026 ·South Florida Sun Sentinel (op-ed by Joshua Simmons) · Jun 7, 2026
On the record
Voted against a 5% increase in local business tax rates (motion failed 5-0, June 2025).
Jun 4, 2025 ·City Commission minutes · Jun 4, 2025
Voted yes to set the tentative 2026–27 operating tax rate at 6.0232 mills, 4.77% above the rolled-back rate (passed 4–0, September 2026).
Sep 15, 2026 ·City Commission first budget hearing minutes · Sep 15, 2026
Also running for Mayor
- Scott J. Brook (incumbent)
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