Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Dania Beach City Commission Election 2026

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6 candidates

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The candidates

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Commissioner · Vote for up to 2

Kristof Von AndersonU.S. Army veteran who works in construction and preconstruction management. Served as a noncommissioned officer and deployed to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010.3sourced
Maoz DruskinLocal business owner and father running for Dania Beach City Commission.3sourced
Diana FahmieRealtor with more than 20 years of real estate work in South Florida. Dania Beach homeowner and small business owner.3sourced
Aaron "A1" HollisFounded KidsAlways1st, a nonprofit that focuses on crime prevention, in 2019.2sourced
Kevin JohnsonProfessor and administrator at Florida Memorial University with more than 20 years in higher education.2sourced
Colman W. RyanSmall business owner and president of the Dania Beach Improvement Committee. Fourth-generation Dania Beach resident.3sourced

Voters choose up to two candidates for two at-large City Commission seats. The candidate with the most votes becomes Mayor and the second-highest becomes Vice Mayor, each for a two-year term.

2 notes on these statements

Mayor Joyce Davis and Vice Mayor Marco Salvino are not among the six candidates on the ballot for Nov. 3, 2026. Local10 · Aug 24, 2026

All six candidates appeared at a forum on Sept. 29, 2026 at Tropical Acres Steakhouse. The 7 & Beyond · Sep 30, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Lori LewellenCommissioner on the five-member Dania Beach City Commission.4sourced Luis RimoliCommissioner on the five-member Dania Beach City Commission.4sourced A. J. Ryan IVCommissioner on the five-member Dania Beach City Commission.4sourced

Start here

Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesGrowth and development, Property tax amendment, Backyard chickens Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline (book closing)

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Growth and development

Where it standsThe commission approved a rezoning and site plan for Griffin Road properties in spring 2026 over residents' concerns about parking and prior code violations.

What's on the tableWhich development applications the commission approves, with what conditions, and whether to create new commercial districts.

On March 10, 2026 the commission passed on first reading, 4-1, a rezoning of properties at 4880 SW 28th Ave and 4901 SW 27th Terrace to a planned residential development district. Dania Beach City Commission minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
On April 28, 2026 Mayor Davis said the process felt rushed and that the developer should demonstrate compliance before moving forward; the motion to approve passed 3-2. Dania Beach City Commission minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026

Property tax amendment

Where it standsThe Sun Sentinel reported that voters in November will decide an amendment on property tax breaks for homesteaded properties.

What's on the tableHow the next commission adjusts spending or revenue if the amendment passes.

At the Sept. 29 forum, candidates generally called for responsible government spending and accountability when addressing the amendment. The 7 & Beyond · Sep 30, 2026

Backyard chickens

Where it standsThe commission passed a backyard-fowl ordinance on first reading in February 2026 and it failed on second reading.

What's on the tableWhether to revisit rules for keeping chickens in residential yards.

The commission approved the fowl ordinance on first reading, 3-2, on Feb. 10, 2026. Dania Beach City Commission minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
The ordinance failed 3-2 on second reading on Feb. 24, 2026. Dania Beach City Commission minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026

Public safety

Where it standsCaptain Tarala told the commission in May 2026 that crime had decreased by 20%.

What's on the tableHow much support the city gives police and fire services in the next budget.

At the May 12, 2026 meeting, Captain Tarala said crime had decreased by 20%. Dania Beach City Commission minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026

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1. How should the commission treat major development proposals?
2. Should the city create a dedicated entertainment district?

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Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots sent to domestic voters (window Sept. 24 to Oct. 1)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsSep 24, 2026
Voter registration deadline (book closing)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 5, 2026
Early voting begins (through Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 19, 2026
Last day to request a mailed ballot (5 p.m.)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 22, 2026
Election DayBroward County Supervisor of ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Lori Lewellen, Luis Rimoli, A. J. Ryan IV2 on this ballot

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

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections lists the Nov. 3, 2026 Dania Beach election as an at-large contest for Mayor and Vice Mayor (2 seats) with 5 precincts. Broward County Supervisor of Elections
The Dania Beach commission candidate who receives the most votes will be elected to a two-year term as mayor, and the second-highest to a two-year term as vice mayor. Local10 · Aug 24, 2026
The March 10, 2026 minutes list five commission members present: the mayor, the vice mayor and three commissioners. Dania Beach City Commission minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026

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