Coral Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Scott J. Brook
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Scott J. Brook, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Coral Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joshua Antonio Simmons.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor since March 2019, after serving as mayor from 2006 to 2010; first elected to the commission in 2002. Family law attorney who founded Scott J. Brook, P.A., in 2020.
- Campaign website
- scottbrookformayor.com
Where Scott J. Brook stands: positions on the record
Taxes and budget4 sourced positions
Voted yes to set the tentative 2026-27 operating tax rate at 6.0232 mills, 4.77% above the rollback rate (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity Commission first budget hearing minutes · Sep 15, 2026
At a June 2026 budget workshop, opposed raising the property tax rate this year, citing financial pressure on families.
“My inclination is in the context of just a lot of financial tightness on the part of a lot of families”
Own statementCoral Springs News · Jun 30, 2026
Campaign platform: keep taxes low and services strong, and diversify the tax base with commercial revenue.
“Keeping taxes low and city services strong through responsible, disciplined and collaborative budgeting that respects every taxpayer.”
Own statementCampaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
Voted against a 5% increase in local business tax rates (motion failed 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteCity Commission minutes · Jun 4, 2025
State property tax proposals2 sourced positions
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
Criticized 2025 state proposals that would limit or eliminate city property taxes.
“There are just some things that the state legislators sometimes propose that just don't make any sense”
Own statementTAPinto Coral Springs · Mar 18, 2025
Downtown development2 sourced positions
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
Said downtown redevelopment benefits residents by diversifying the tax base, while acknowledging criticism over density and traffic.
“this is for their benefit and the city's, diversifying our tax base and giving more opportunities for businesses.”
Own statementTAPinto Coral Springs · Jan 15, 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 Scott J. Brook said vs. how Scott J. Brook voted
Taxes and budget
In their words
At a June 2026 budget workshop, opposed raising the property tax rate this year, citing financial pressure on families.
Jun 30, 2026 ·Coral Springs News · Jun 30, 2026
Campaign platform: keep taxes low and services strong, and diversify the tax base with commercial revenue.
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 rollback rate (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Sep 15, 2026 ·City Commission first budget hearing minutes · Sep 15, 2026
State property tax proposals
In their words
Criticized 2025 state proposals that would limit or eliminate city property taxes.
Mar 18, 2025 ·TAPinto Coral Springs · Mar 18, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on a resolution opposing House Joint Resolution 203, which proposed phasing out non-school property taxes (passed 4-0, Feb 2026).
Feb 4, 2026 ·City Commission minutes · Feb 4, 2026
Downtown development
In their words
Said downtown redevelopment benefits residents by diversifying the tax base, while acknowledging criticism over density and traffic.
Jan 15, 2026 ·TAPinto Coral Springs · Jan 15, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to rezone approximately 58.31 acres to Downtown Mixed-Use (passed 4-0, September 2, 2026).
Sep 2, 2026 ·City Commission minutes · Sep 2, 2026
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