Dunedin Commissioner Seat 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Janice C. Bennett
Candidate for Commissioner Seat 4
Janice C. Bennett is running for Dunedin Commissioner Seat 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark A. Ossian.
Registration books close (5 p.m.) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFlorida-licensed professional engineer since 1992 with 25-plus years of local-government service. She has lived in Dunedin since 1998.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Non Partisan
- Campaign website
- nan4dunedin.com
Janice C. Bennett and Mark A. Ossian were both listed among the candidates at the October 1, 2026 City & County Candidate Forum. City of Dunedin · Oct 2, 2026
Where Janice C. Bennett stands: positions on the record
Property taxes and revenue1 sourced position
from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area voter guide
Said that if Amendment 3 passes the city should rank services by priority, explore new revenue sources such as grants and fees, and cancel lower-ranking services if needed.
“Additional revenue sources should be explored such as grants and new or increased user fees.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area: November 3, 2026 Voter Guide
Housing1 sourced position
from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area voter guide
Said the land development code can be amended to incentivize workforce housing or integrate affordable housing into other developments.
“the Dunedin Land Development Code (LDC) can be amended to incentivize workforce housing or to integrate affordable housing into other developments.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area: November 3, 2026 Voter Guide
Storm recovery and permitting1 sourced position
from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area voter guide
Said that dedicating staff to storm repairs would streamline permitting, and that waiving building fees for storm repair relieves one burden.
“Dedicating staff to focus on storm repairs would streamline the process and may be reimbursed by FEMA.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area: November 3, 2026 Voter Guide
Development and growth1 sourced position
from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area voter guide
Named implementing the 2026 Vulnerability Assessment recommendations, including development code and stormwater standards updates, as a priority.
“Implementing the 2026 Vulnerability Assessment recommendations to protect against extreme rainfall, sea level rise and surge is priority; especially development code and stormwater standards review & updates.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area: November 3, 2026 Voter Guide
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