Destin City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Kevin
Schmidt

Kevin Schmidt (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Destin City Council after the election.

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Background

About: Kevin Schmidt is a Destin Councilmember and small-business owner in hospitality, tourism and business consulting.

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01Mobility fees1 sourced position

Voted yes to suspend collection of mobility fees until the October 13 meeting, without withholding building permits (passed 6-1, September 2026).
Council voteDestin City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 Link How the council voted

02License plate cameras1 sourced position

Made the motion directing the city attorney to draft an ordinance blocking non-city LPR and Flock-type cameras on city rights-of-way and property unless Council approves (passed 7-0, September 2026).
Council voteDestin City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 Link

03Traffic and stops1 sourced position

Made the motion to conduct an in-house traffic study at Indian Bayou Trail and Country Club Drive East (passed 5-2, September 2026).
Council voteDestin City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Crosstown road project1 sourced position

Made the motion to install Podocarpus plants, a metal guardrail and a white vinyl fence for the Crosstown project (passed 5-2, September 2026).
Council voteDestin City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 Link How the council voted

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