Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Indian Harbour Beach City Council Election 2026
1 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council Seat 1
1 seat- Bonnie CameronReal estate broker-owner with a career in international relocation management and real estate partnerships. She served on the Relocation Directors Council Advisory Board and the Michigan Ballet Foundation Board of Directors.3sourced
- Linda JimeianMember of the Indian Harbour Beach Planning and Zoning Board who grew up in the city. She has worked in business development, marketing and community engagement, including at Patrick Space Force Base.4sourced
Council Seats 1, 2 and 3 are up in 2026, and every city voter may vote in each. Only Seat 1 is contested; Seats 2 and 3 each have one candidate.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- GovernorOfficial candidate list, in its order
8 candidates on the ballot
- Byron Donalds · Republican
- David Jolly · Democratic
- Scott Eckhard Jewett · Libertarian
- Charles Burkett · No Party Affiliation
- Frank J. Russo · No Party Affiliation
- Moliere "Moe" Dimanche · No Party Affiliation
- Dean Ocean Abrams · No Party Affiliation
- Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto · No Party Affiliation
- U.S. Senate (special election)
- Ashley Moody · Republican
- Angie Nixon · Democratic
- Neil J. Gillespie · No Party Affiliation
- Also statewideAttorney General · Chief Financial Officer · Commissioner of Agriculture
- Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Scott NickleCouncil Member, Seat 5; elected unopposed in 20255sourced
- David NuttCouncil Member, Seat 2; the only candidate for Seat 2, so it is not contested on Nov. 3, 20265sourced
- Susan RuimyCouncil Member, Seat 3; the only candidate for Seat 3, so it is not contested on Nov. 3, 20267sourced
- Neil YorioCouncil Member, Seat 4; elected unopposed in 20256sourced
What the next council decides
01Property taxes and the city budget4 sourced facts
Where it standsIn July 2026 the council set a maximum FY27 property tax rate of 5.5077 mills, slightly below the current rate but above the rolled-back rate.
What's on the tableThe property tax rate and spending in future city budgets, including whether to pursue a fire assessment fee.
- Staff said the proposed 5.5077 millage rate is 2.72% above the rolled-back (revenue-neutral) rate of 5.3618 and 0.0022 lower than the current rate of 5.5099. Indian Harbour Beach City Council agenda packet, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
- Staff said a homeowner with a taxable assessment of $546,364 would pay an additional $86.48 in FY27. Indian Harbour Beach City Council agenda packet, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
- The proposed FY27 budget included $50,000 in consulting costs to conduct a fire assessment fee feasibility study. Indian Harbour Beach City Council agenda packet, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
- On July 28, 2026 the council approved the maximum millage rate for FY27 at 5.5077, 5-0. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
02Boat and trailer storage at homes3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-07 on storage of watercraft and watercraft trailers on June 23, 2026 by a 4-1 vote.
What's on the tableWhether to keep or revise the city's rules on storing boats and trailers.
- On March 10, 2026 the council voted 5-0 to deny Ordinance No. 2026-01 on storage of commercial trailers and watercraft and asked staff to draft a new ordinance. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
- On May 12, 2026 the council voted 3-2 to send Ordinance No. 2026-07 back to the Planning and Zoning Board. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
- The council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-07 on second reading on June 23, 2026, 4-1, with Council Member Yorio opposing. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
03Algonquin Sports Complex2 sourced facts
Where it standsWork on the Algonquin Sports Complex continues, and in June 2026 the council voted 3-2 to keep its west-side pathway moving forward as scheduled.
What's on the tableHow the remaining park work, including the pathway, is finished.
- On June 23, 2026 the council reconsidered the location of the Westside Algonquin Sports Complex multipurpose pathway and voted 3-2 to keep the pathway and project moving forward as scheduled. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
- In August 2026 the city manager reported remaining work including pathway construction, playground installation and restroom installation. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026
04Muck removal and the lagoon3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city plans to remove muck from its canals, starting with the finger canals, and voted to pursue an agreement with Satellite Beach on administrative tasks for the project.
What's on the tableHow far the muck removal project goes and how it is paid for.
- At a March 11, 2026 joint meeting the council voted 5-0 to start with the finger canals and, if money is left, begin work on the grand canal while seeking more funding or grants. Indian Harbour Beach joint special meeting minutes, March 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026
- On June 9, 2026 the council approved an interlocal agreement with Brevard County and the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, 5-0. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
- On June 9, 2026 the council awarded a continuing services contract for dredging and sediment management to Applied Ecology, Inc., 5-0. Indian Harbour Beach City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
2 notes on these statements
The county candidate list shows two candidates for Seat 1, Bonnie Cameron and Linda Jimeian. David Nutt (Seat 2) and Susan Ruimy (Seat 3) are unopposed. Brevard County Supervisor of Elections
The current council is Mayor Scott Nickle, Deputy Mayor Adam Dyer and Council Members Susan Ruimy, David Nutt and Neil Yorio. City of Indian Harbour Beach
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1. What should the city do with its property tax rate?
2. Should the city keep the boat and trailer storage rules it adopted in June 2026?
3. Should the Algonquin Sports Complex west-side pathway be built where planned?
Key dates
- Early voting begins (through Oct. 31)Brevard County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 19, 2026
- Last day to request a mail ballotBrevard County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 22, 2026
- Election DayBrevard County Supervisor of ElectionsNov 3, 2026
The seat math
4 stay (not up this year): Scott Nickle, David Nutt, Susan Ruimy, Neil Yorio1 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The council has five members holding numbered Seats 1 through 5, all elected by the city's qualified voters. Indian Harbour Beach City Charter (Municode)
- Beginning with the November 2026 election, council members are elected to four-year terms. Indian Harbour Beach City Charter (Municode)
- Each year after the general election, the council elects a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members. Indian Harbour Beach City Charter (Municode)
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