Palm Coast City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Jeani Duarte

Candidate for City Council District 2

4 candidates · 2 seats7 sourced positions

Jeani Duarte is running for Palm Coast City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Antonio "Tony" Amaral Jr..

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Retired business owner who settled in Palm Coast in 2018. She says she attends nearly all City Council meetings and has researched the city's water quality and charter changes.

Campaign website: jeani4palmcoast.com

Antonio "Tony" Amaral Jr. led the District 2 primary with 45.00%, ahead of Jeani Duarte at 30.17%; Darlene Shelley led District 4 with 32.06%, ahead of Dylana "Dee" Galery at 26.94%. AskFlagler · Aug 26, 2026

Where Jeani Duarte stands: positions on the record

Westward expansion1 sourced position

Said the westward expansion project should be scrapped.
“But I support him on that westward expansion; that whole project needs to be scrapped.”
Own statementFlaglerLive

Growth1 sourced position

Said infrastructure must be addressed before growth moves forward, including the data center, the westward expansion and other large developments.
“Infrastructure must be addressed before any growth can move forward.”
Own statementNews4JAX · Jul 31, 2026

Utility rates1 sourced position

Asked whether her F grade for the council applied to its utility plan and bond vote, said it did and that the bond goes against the city charter.
“Absolutely. That bond goes against our charter.”
Own statementFlaglerLive

Budget1 sourced position

Said all salaries and every department budget need review for cuts, including what she calls unapproved portions of mayor and council pay.
“All Salaries starting at the Top and budgets in every department need reviewing for accountability, cuts or trims to ensure fiscal responsibility.”
Own statementNews4JAX · Jul 31, 2026

New revenue1 sourced position

Said she would support a public service tax or utility franchise fee only if a need remains after the city cuts its own spending.
“if there still is a need for that, then yes, I am supportive of that.”
Own statementFlaglerLive

Amendment 31 sourced position

Said she would vote yes on Amendment 3, the homestead exemption increase.
“I would vote yes because your home shouldn’t be leaned against”
Own statementFlaglerLive

Impact fees1 sourced position

as summarized in the city's minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke at the June 17, 2025 council meeting with concern about raising park impact fees to the maximum.
Own statementCity of Palm Coast · Jun 17, 2025

Also running for City Council District 2

Antonio "Tony" Amaral Jr.

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