Dunedin Commissioner Seat 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Mark A. Ossian
Candidate for Commissioner Seat 4
Mark A. Ossian is running for Dunedin Commissioner Seat 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janice C. Bennett.
Registration books close (5 p.m.) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayAttorney and certified public accountant with over 40 years in private practice. He grew up in Dunedin and graduated from Dunedin High School.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Non Partisan
- Campaign website
- www.mark4dunedin.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 Mark A. Ossian 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 he would not cut essential services and would cut the least utilized non-essential services first.
“I would look to support cutting the least utilized non-essential services first and reduce expenditures pro-rata across all non-essential services.”
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 affordable housing can be addressed by the city and developers working together on creative solutions.
“This issue can only be solved by the city and developers working together to find creative and workable solutions.”
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 the permitting process should be simplified and fast tracked during emergencies.
“The permitting process should be simplified and fast tracked during times of emergency.”
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
Said he would manage downtown growth through the architectural elements and design of new development.
“This can be done by managing the architectural elements and design of new development, while working collaboratively with our small business owners and developers.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area: November 3, 2026 Voter Guide
Marina repairs1 sourced position
from the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area voter guide
Named completing the marina and dock repairs as a top priority challenge.
“Completing the repairs to the marina and dock.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area: November 3, 2026 Voter Guide
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