Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Garry Smyth
Candidate for Commissioner District 1 (withdrawn; still on the ballot)
Garry Smyth, withdrawn but still on the ballot, is running for Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Heather Moraitis and John E. Rodstrom.
Voter registration deadline (book closing) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayBusiness owner who spent 15 years leading a community behavioral health organization; co-founded Rotary Connection, which connects people experiencing homelessness with housing and services. Chairs United Way Broward's Board of Governors for Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention.
- Campaign website
- garrysmyth.com
The city clerk lists Garry Smyth as withdrawn from the District 1 race. City of Fort Lauderdale
Garry Smyth's name still appears on the Supervisor of Elections' Nov. 3 candidate list for District 1. Broward County Supervisor of Elections · Oct 1, 2026
Where Garry Smyth stands: positions on the record
Parks1 sourced position
Wants parks protected from inappropriate development.
“Protect our parks from inappropriate development and preserve their intended purpose as community gathering spaces.”
Own statementGarry Smyth campaign site
Development1 sourced position
Wants development proposals judged on neighborhood fit, traffic, infrastructure capacity and community benefit.
“Carefully evaluate development proposals based on neighborhood compatibility, traffic impacts, infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations, and overall community benefit.”
Own statementGarry Smyth campaign site
Flooding1 sourced position
Wants stormwater, drainage and flood mitigation improvements sped up.
“Accelerate improvements to stormwater systems, drainage infrastructure, and flood mitigation projects.”
Own statementGarry Smyth campaign site
Also running for Commissioner District 1
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