North Miami Beach Commissioner Group 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jay R. Chernoff
Candidate for Commissioner Group 2 (incumbent)
Jay R. Chernoff, the incumbent, is running for North Miami Beach Commissioner Group 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Whitney Padote and Jasmine Rivera.
Realtor who served on the North Miami Beach commission from 1989 to 2007 and again since 2022.
Where Jay R. Chernoff stands: positions on the record
Budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Says financial stability is among the most pressing issues, citing the city's budget shortfall.
“Financial stability is one of our most pressing issues.”
Own statementMiami Herald · Sep 23, 2026
Voted yes on tentatively adopting a 6.1000-mill property tax rate for FY2026-27 (passed 7-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of North Miami Beach · Sep 10, 2026
City manager1 sourced position
Voted for Darvin Williams on the first written ballot for city manager (January 2026).
Council voteBiscayne Times
City attorney1 sourced position
Voted no on terminating the Greenspoon Marder retainer and appointing an interim city attorney (failed 3-4, August 2026).
Council voteCity of North Miami Beach · Aug 27, 2026
Political signs1 sourced position
Voted yes on first reading of the political signs ordinance (passed 5-2, August 2026).
Council voteCity of North Miami Beach · Aug 27, 2026
What Jay R. Chernoff said vs. how Jay R. Chernoff voted
Budget and taxes
In their words
Says financial stability is among the most pressing issues, citing the city's budget shortfall.
Sep 23, 2026 ·Miami Herald · Sep 23, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on tentatively adopting a 6.1000-mill property tax rate for FY2026-27 (passed 7-0, September 2026).
Sep 10, 2026 ·City of North Miami Beach · Sep 10, 2026
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