Deltona Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Maritza A. Vazquez
Candidate for Mayor
Maritza A. Vazquez is running for mayor of Deltona in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jason M. Voelz.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDeltona vice mayor and District 3 city commissioner, first elected in November 2018. She retired in 2000 from Republic National Bank of New York as an executive director with the title of vice president. She is listed on city records as Maritza Avila-Vazquez.
In the Aug. 18 primary for mayor, Maritza A. Vazquez received 34.05% and Jason M. Voelz 33.64%; Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. placed third with 32.31%. Volusia County Supervisor of Elections · Aug 18, 2026
Where Maritza A. Vazquez stands: positions on the record
Property taxes2 sourced positions
Voted for the 2026-27 property tax rate of 6.4948 mills, the rollback rate (passed 5-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Sep 21, 2026
Voted for the 2025-26 property tax rate of 6.70 mills, 2.30% above the rollback rate (passed 5-2, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Sep 22, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Voted against the $316.5 million 2026-27 city budget (passed 4-3, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Sep 21, 2026
Development pause1 sourced position
Voted for a temporary moratorium on new residential development approvals (passed 4-3, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Jun 30, 2025
Planned developments1 sourced position
Voted against an ordinance reducing the minimum parcel size for planned unit developments (passed 4-3, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Oct 20, 2025
Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted against the 2026-2030 water and sewer fee schedule based on the city's utility rate study (passed 4-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Apr 6, 2026
Fire assessment1 sourced position
Voted to deny a proposed new fire rescue services assessment (7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Deltona · Jul 20, 2026
Growth1 sourced position
interview answer published by The West Volusia Beacon
Said development cannot be stopped but should be smart development, with fewer houses and less congestion.
“We can’t stop development, but hopefully we develop with smart development. Less houses now, less congested.”
Own statementThe West Volusia Beacon · Aug 17, 2026
Flooding1 sourced position
as reported by WKMG News 6 from candidate information; not a direct quote
Listed preserving green space, slowing new development and finding solutions for flooding areas as her priorities.
Own statementWKMG News 6 · Aug 18, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Deltona City Commission, District 3 in 2022 (won).
Own statementVolusia County Supervisor of Elections · Nov 8, 2022
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