Davie Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rocha

Candidate for Mayor

12 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rocha is running for mayor of Davie in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Judith "Judy" Paul.

Voter registration deadline (book closing) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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Long-haul truck driver who founded a small trucking company; she has lived in Davie since age two.

Judith "Judy" Paul has been mayor since 2009; Jacqueline "Jackie" Rocha is challenging her. Local10 (WPLG) · Sep 22, 2026

Where Jacqueline "Jackie" Rocha stands: positions on the record

Term limits1 sourced position

Says she will propose a charter amendment setting term limits for the mayor and district council seats.
“As your mayor, I will swiftly propose an amendment to our charter to include term limits for both the seat of mayor and our district council.”
Own statementJacqueline Rocha campaign site

Workforce housing2 sourced positions

Says she will tie CRA incentives to verified workforce housing commitments.
“As your mayor, I will tie CRA incentives to verified workforce housing commitments. Not promises. Requirements.”
Own statementJacqueline Rocha campaign site
as reported by Local10 (WPLG)
Said most new development in Davie is market-rate housing that is still not affordable.
“Now that’s happened a lot with the development that we’ve allowed to come into place here that is considered market value -- majority of it -- and market value is still not affordable,”
Forum answerLocal10 (WPLG) · Sep 22, 2026

Roads and drainage1 sourced position

Says neglected roads and flooding should be addressed before further development is allowed.
“Re-prioritizing our neglected roadways and flooding issues before allowing further development is essential.”
Own statementJacqueline Rocha campaign site

Property tax rate1 sourced position

Says the millage rate has not changed in over five years and calls for budget audits by independent accounting firms.
“Re-evaluating and addressing our budget with audits and independent accounting firms can allow us to save money for our current and future home owners while assuring we're fiscally responsible.”
Own statementJacqueline Rocha campaign site

Transparency1 sourced position

Says the town should give a written response to residents before any vote.
“As mayor, I will increase communication to our residents and put fourth a written response from the town before any vote.”
Own statementJacqueline Rocha campaign site

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