Destin City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rodney
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Rodney Braden, the incumbent, is running for Destin City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Rodney BradenYou’re reading
- 02Ross Haynes
- 03Chatham MorganIncumbent
- 04John StephensIncumbent
Background
- About
- Rodney Braden owns Rodney's Home Repair in Destin and sits on the Destin City Council. He has owned and operated the business for the last 23 years, according to his city bio.
On the record: Rodney Braden
4 sourced01Mobility fees2 sourced positions
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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Seconded a motion to add open-ended reductions, de minimis impact and harbor district taxing considerations to the proposed mobility fee waiver ordinance (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteDestin City Council minutes, Aug 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026Link
02Traffic and stops1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing an in-house traffic study at Indian Bayou Trail and Country Club Drive East, with neighborhood notice (passed 5-2, September 2026).
Council voteDestin City Council minutes, Sept 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Crosstown road project1 sourced position
Voted no on installing 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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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