Marco Island City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Darrin
Palumbo
Darrin Palumbo, the incumbent, is running for Marco Island City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Jason Bailey
- 02Dennis Bartolucci
- 03Darrin PalumboYou’re reading
- 04Chris Ricci
- 05Teri Sommerfeld
- 06Rick Woodworth
Background
- About
- Chairman of the Marco Island City Council and a licensed real estate professional. Has lived on Marco Island for 28 years and been a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor for more than 24 years.
- Campaign website
- www.darrinpalumbo.com
The city's candidate list shows Jason Bailey, Dennis Bartolucci, Darrin Palumbo, Chris Ricci, Teri Sommerfeld and Rick Woodworth as qualified. City of Marco Island
On the record: Darrin Palumbo
8 sourced01Advanced wastewater treatment3 sourced positions
Voted yes on the ordinance requiring the wastewater plant to meet advanced wastewater treatment nutrient standards (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteMarco Island City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to advance the Four-Stage Bardenpho + S2EBPR treatment approach into preliminary design and permitting (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteMarco Island City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Says he remains committed to implementing advanced wastewater treatment while pursuing additional canal-health solutions.
Darrin remains committed to implementing Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) while pursuing additional solutions that improve canal health and water quality throughout the island.”
Own statementDarrin Palumbo campaign websiteLink
02Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Supports a short-term rental ordinance that is legally enforceable where state law permits.
a legally enforceable short-term rental ordinance, when permitted under state law”
Own statementDarrin Palumbo campaign websiteLink
03Beach boardwalk3 sourced positions
Voted yes to declare an emergency and award a $347,750 contract to replace the Winterberry beach boardwalk (failed 3-3, May 2026).
Council voteMarco Island City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026Link
Voted no on declaring an emergency and a contract of $849,400 for the Winterberry boardwalk (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteMarco Island City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026Link
Voted yes to authorize the City Manager to solicit bids to repair the Winterberry beach access boardwalk (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteMarco Island City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Rose Marina1 sourced position
Cast the deciding fourth vote to approve the Rose Marina landscaping and waste disposal variance and the boat dock resolution (each passed 4-2, September 2026).
Council voteCoastal Breeze News · Sep 11, 2026Link
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Wastewater upgrade
In their words
Says he remains committed to implementing advanced wastewater treatment while pursuing additional canal-health solutions.
On the record
Voted yes on the ordinance requiring the wastewater plant to meet advanced wastewater treatment nutrient standards (passed 6-0, May 2026).
May 4, 2026 ·Marco Island City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026
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