Fruitland Park City Commission District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Patrick
DeGrave
Patrick DeGrave, the incumbent, is running for Fruitland Park City Commission District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carl Yauk.
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The race · City Commission District 1
- 01Patrick DeGraveYou’re reading
- 02Carl Yauk
Background
- About
- Spent 39 years in local government in Wisconsin and Illinois before moving to The Villages in 2017. He was the only candidate to file for the District 1 seat in 2018.
On the record: Patrick DeGrave
13 sourced01Annexation4 sourced positions
Moved to approve the Kensington Gardens annexation and voted against the motion to deny it (denied 4-1, October 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission agenda packet, October 22, 2026 (draft minutes of October 8, 2026) · Oct 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on the first reading of the Kensington Gardens annexation of about 25.41 acres (failed 4-1, September 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission minutes, September 10, 2026 · Sep 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the second reading of the Vita Serena annexation of about 93.73 acres (passed 3-1, June 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission minutes, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As summarized in the official City Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said that if the commission denied the Kensington Gardens annexation, it should consider a moratorium on future annexations until more wastewater treatment capacity is available.
Own statementFruitland Park City Commission minutes, September 10, 2026 · Sep 10, 2026Link
02Wastewater1 sourced position
Voted yes on extending the wastewater treatment agreement with the Town of Lady Lake (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Trash service2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the first reading of a Waste Management fuel surcharge (failed 3-2, August 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As summarized in the official City Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said he did not support extending the existing Waste Management contract for five years and that rebidding solid waste services would be prudent.
Own statementFruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026Link
04Property tax rate1 sourced position
Voted yes on the final millage rate of 3.9134 mills for 2026-27 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission agenda packet, October 8, 2026 (draft minutes of September 24, 2026) · Sep 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the final reading of a 3% increase in water usage rates (passed 5-0, October 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission agenda packet, October 22, 2026 (draft minutes of October 8, 2026) · Oct 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As summarized in the official City Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city's utilities operate as enterprise funds, which have nothing to do with Amendment 3, and that utilities have fixed costs regardless of use.
Own statementFruitland Park City Commission agenda packet, October 22, 2026 (draft minutes of October 8, 2026) · Oct 8, 2026Link
06Growth and development2 sourced positions
Voted yes on extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027 (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Council voteFruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As summarized in the official City Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Noted his continued interest in reviewing the city's ability to prohibit 40-foot lots.
Own statementFruitland Park City Commission minutes, April 9, 2026 · Apr 9, 2026Link
07Budget1 sourced position
As summarized in the official City Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Agreed that the splash pad project should remain on hold until future revenue sources are better known.
Own statementFruitland Park City Commission budget workshop minutes, August 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026Link
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Growth and development
In their words
Noted his continued interest in reviewing the city's ability to prohibit 40-foot lots.
Apr 9, 2026 ·As summarized in the official City Commission minutes; not a direct quote ·Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, April 9, 2026 · Apr 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027 (passed 3-2, August 2026).
Aug 27, 2026 ·Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026
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