Longwood, FLVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Longwood City Commission Election 2026

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City Commission District 3 · 1 seat

Longwood has five commissioners, one per district. Only District 3 is contested on the Nov. 3 ballot; District 5 has one qualified candidate, so that race is unopposed.

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Brian D. Sackett holds District 5 with a term ending in 2026; Jeff Taylor is the only candidate who qualified for District 5, so that race is unopposed. City of Longwood

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Tony BoniMayor and Commissioner, District 2; term ends 20282sourcedMatt MorganCommissioner, District 4; term ends 20284sourcedAbby ShoemakerDeputy Mayor and Commissioner, District 1; term ends 20283sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesProperty tax rate and Amendment 3, Solid waste assessment, Northern border development and annexationKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Property tax rate and Amendment 3

Where it standsThe commission set a tentative 2026-27 millage of 5.5 mills, 5.78% above the rollback rate; a Sept. 21, 2026 hearing was set for final adoption, and Amendment 3 on the November ballot could raise the homestead exemption.

What's on the tableThe property tax rate and budget priorities in coming years, and how the city responds if a larger homestead exemption reduces revenue.

Solid waste assessment

Where it standsThe commission started a process to move residential garbage billing from the monthly utility bill to an annual assessment on the property tax bill; the Sept. 10 agenda recommended a lower alternative rate.

What's on the tableWhether and how garbage collection is billed, and how the city handles its Waste Pro contract.

Northern border development and annexation

Where it standsA 2023 resolution limits development along the city's northern border; on Aug. 3 the commission voted 3-2 to bring forward a resolution to revise or rescind it after an annexation application proposed up to 139 homes.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, change or repeal Resolution No. 23-1624, and how to review the Meadowlands annexation application.

Stormwater rates

Where it standsThe commission funded an updated stormwater rate study on Aug. 3, 2026 by a 4-1 vote.

What's on the tableFuture stormwater rates and program funding, including how the city pays for drainage work.

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  1. 1. What should the city do about residents' property tax burden?

  2. 2. If a larger homestead exemption reduces city revenue, how should the city respond?

  3. 3. How should residential garbage service be billed?

  4. 4. How should the city study its stormwater rates?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Tony Boni, Matt Morgan, Abby Shoemaker1 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • Longwood follows a Commission-Manager form of government under its Charter. City of Longwood
  • City commissioners are elected to four-year terms, and no person may serve more than three four-year terms. City of Longwood
  • The Mayor is elected from among the commission members at the first meeting in May. City of Longwood
  • Commission meetings take place on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall. City of Longwood

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