Key West City Commission · Nov 3, 2026
Sam
Kaufman
Mayor of Key West; elected Aug. 18, 2026Keys Weekly · Aug 19, 2026
Sam Kaufman (Mayor of Key West) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Key West City Commission after the election.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Key West candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
Background
- About
On the record: Sam Kaufman
3 sourced01City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing the city attorney to negotiate an amicable separation agreement with city manager Brian L. Barroso (passed 4-3, September 2026).
Council voteKeys WeeklyLinkHow the council voted
02City budget1 sourced position
as reported by Keys Weekly; June 23, 2026 Chamber of Commerce forum
Said he has voted against every city budget.
I’ve voted against every budget.”
Forum answerKeys Weekly · Jun 23, 2026Link
03Sargassum1 sourced position
as reported by Keys Weekly; not a direct quote
Wants the city to pursue pilot projects with scientists and businesses on sargassum removal and reuse.
Own statementKeys WeeklyLink
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Key West candidates match you
Also on your Key West ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.