Margate Commissioner Seat 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Antonio V. Arserio
Candidate for Commissioner Seat 3 (incumbent)
Antonio V. Arserio, the incumbent, is running for Margate Commissioner Seat 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jonathan Kraljic, Mindy W. Lee and Sloan Robbins.
Voter registration deadline (book closing) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLicensed real estate broker and former Margate Planning and Zoning Board member. First elected to the commission in 2018 and re-elected in 2022; his colleagues have twice chosen him as mayor.
- Campaign website
- www.arserio.com
Where Antonio V. Arserio stands: positions on the record
Fire rescue assessment2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an amendment setting the preliminary fire rescue assessment at $305 instead of the $350 recommended by the city manager (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Margate · Jun 3, 2026
as recorded in the city's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city had noticed the maximum rate last year and that it was better to raise the fee in increments.
Own statementCity of Margate · Jun 3, 2026
Rock Island Road development1 sourced position
Voted yes on a land use plan amendment for 3011 N. Rock Island Road that would change 148.7729 acres of commercial recreation land to residential, commercial and park land (first reading; passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Margate · Nov 5, 2025
City Center2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion that the city look into a ballot question on City Center development (failed 2-3, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Margate · Apr 15, 2026
as recorded in the city's meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said he preferred either no apartments downtown or letting residents vote on a range.
Own statementCity of Margate · Apr 15, 2026
Youth sports programming1 sourced position
Voted no on an amendment to hold a public workshop before issuing a request for proposals for youth soccer and multi-sport programming (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Margate · Jul 1, 2026
Smoking in parks1 sourced position
Voted no on an ordinance regulating smoking and vaping in city parks (first reading; failed 2-3, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Margate · Nov 25, 2025
Property tax and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2025/2026 millage rate of 7.5378 mills (passed 5-0, Sept. 2025).
Council voteCity of Margate · Sep 17, 2025
Campaign priorities1 sourced position
Says he is committed to protecting Margate's hometown feel, improving infrastructure and creating a business friendly atmosphere.
“I am committed to protecting our hometown feel, improving current infrastructure, and creating a business friendly atmosphere.”
Own statementAntonio Arserio campaign website
What Antonio V. Arserio said vs. how Antonio V. Arserio voted
Fire fee
In their words
Said the city had noticed the maximum rate last year and that it was better to raise the fee in increments.
Jun 3, 2026 ·as recorded in the city's meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Margate · Jun 3, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on an amendment setting the preliminary fire rescue assessment at $305 instead of the $350 recommended by the city manager (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Jun 3, 2026 ·City of Margate · Jun 3, 2026
City Center
In their words
Said he preferred either no apartments downtown or letting residents vote on a range.
Apr 15, 2026 ·as recorded in the city's meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Margate · Apr 15, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a motion that the city look into a ballot question on City Center development (failed 2-3, April 2026).
Apr 15, 2026 ·City of Margate · Apr 15, 2026
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