Groveland Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Keith "Chef"
Keogh
Keith "Chef" Keogh, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Groveland in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Judith Fike.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Judith Fike
- 02Keith "Chef" KeoghYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Groveland and a Certified Executive Chef who spent 25 years with The Walt Disney Company. Before becoming mayor, he chaired the city's Planning and Zoning Board.
- Campaign website
- keithforgrovelandmayor.com
On the record: Keith "Chef" Keogh
6 sourced01Development agreements1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-10, the Lake Deacon Townhomes development agreement (passed 3-2, March 2, 2026).
Council voteGroveland City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Interim city manager1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to appoint Mike Walker as interim city manager (failed 2-3, February 17, 2026).
Council voteGroveland City Council minutes, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Community Development District1 sourced position
as summarized in the city's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of the proposed Sunstone Community Development District, saying it keeps growth paying for growth (February 17, 2026).
Own statementGroveland City Council minutes, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026Link
04Utility rates1 sourced position
Called on the City Council to halt the planned water rate increase after a failure at the Sunshine Water Plant (September 25, 2026).
I am calling on the City Council to halt the planned water rate increase next month until this situation is addressed and our residents can have confidence in their water system.”
Own statementCity of Groveland · Sep 25, 2026Link
05Public safety budget1 sourced position
as reported by Spectrum News 13
Said the city will look at every option on moving 911 dispatch to the Sheriff's Office (July 2026).
We're going to look at everything we can,”
Own statementSpectrum News 13 · Jul 7, 2026Link
06Growth1 sourced position
Said residents like the city's direction on business, limited growth and new services (August 2026).
The citizens of this city like the direction we’re going in now, from a business and limited growth standpoint”
Own statementLake & Sumter Style · Aug 20, 2026Link
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