Fruitland Park · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Annexation

Jun 11, 2026

The second reading of the Vita Serena annexation of about 93.73 acres

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, June 2026

  • YesMartina WilliamsVoted yes on the second reading of the Vita Serena annexation of about 93.73 acres (passed 3-1, June 2026).
  • YesMichael RaysinVoted yes on the second reading of the Vita Serena annexation of about 93.73 acres (passed 3-1, June 2026).
  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on the second reading of the Vita Serena annexation of about 93.73 acres (passed 3-1, June 2026).
  • NoChris CheshireVoted no on the second reading of the Vita Serena annexation of about 93.73 acres (passed 3-1, June 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026Link

Sep 10, 2026

The first reading of the Kensington Gardens annexation

Result as recorded: failed 4-1, September 2026

  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on the first reading of the Kensington Gardens annexation of about 25.41 acres (failed 4-1, September 2026).
  • NoChris CheshireVoted no on the first reading of the Kensington Gardens annexation (failed 4-1, September 2026).
  • NoMartina WilliamsVoted no on the first reading of the Kensington Gardens annexation (failed 4-1, September 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, September 10, 2026 · Sep 10, 2026Link

Growth and development

Aug 27, 2026

Extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, August 2026

  • YesMartina WilliamsVoted yes on extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027 (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027 (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • NoChris CheshireVoted no on extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027 (passed 3-2, August 2026).
  • NoMichael RaysinVoted no on extending the Fruitland Hills subdivision development order to May 2027 (passed 3-2, August 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026Link

Property tax rate

Sep 24, 2026

The final millage rate of 3.9134 mills for 2026-27

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, September 2026

  • YesChris CheshireVoted yes on the final millage rate of 3.9134 mills for 2026-27 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesMartina WilliamsVoted yes on the final millage rate of 3.9134 mills for 2026-27 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesMichael RaysinVoted yes on the final millage rate of 3.9134 mills for 2026-27 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on the final millage rate of 3.9134 mills for 2026-27 (passed 5-0, September 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission agenda packet, October 8, 2026 (draft minutes of September 24, 2026) · Sep 24, 2026Link

Trash service

Aug 27, 2026

The first reading of a Waste Management fuel surcharge

Result as recorded: failed 3-2, August 2026

  • YesMartina WilliamsVoted yes on the first reading of a Waste Management fuel surcharge (failed 3-2, August 2026).
  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on the first reading of a Waste Management fuel surcharge (failed 3-2, August 2026).
  • NoChris CheshireVoted no on the first reading of a Waste Management fuel surcharge (failed 3-2, August 2026).
  • NoMichael RaysinVoted no on the first reading of a Waste Management fuel surcharge (failed 3-2, August 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026Link

Wastewater

Aug 27, 2026

Extending the wastewater treatment agreement with the Town of Lady Lake

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, August 2026

  • YesMartina WilliamsVoted yes on extending the wastewater treatment agreement with the Town of Lady Lake (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesMichael RaysinVoted yes on extending the wastewater treatment agreement with the Town of Lady Lake (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on extending the wastewater treatment agreement with the Town of Lady Lake (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • NoChris CheshireVoted no on extending the wastewater treatment agreement with the Town of Lady Lake (passed 4-1, August 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission minutes, August 27, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026Link

Water and sewer rates

Oct 8, 2026

The final reading of a 3% increase in water usage rates

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, October 2026

  • YesChris CheshireVoted yes on the final reading of a 3% increase in water usage rates (passed 5-0, October 2026).
  • YesMartina WilliamsVoted yes on the final reading of a 3% increase in water usage rates (passed 5-0, October 2026).
  • YesMichael RaysinVoted yes on the final reading of a 3% increase in water usage rates (passed 5-0, October 2026).
  • YesPatrick DeGraveVoted yes on the final reading of a 3% increase in water usage rates (passed 5-0, October 2026).

Fruitland Park City Commission agenda packet, October 22, 2026 (draft minutes of October 8, 2026) · Oct 8, 2026Link

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