Palm Coast City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ray Stevens
Council Member-elect, District 3; elected unopposed in 2026 to serve the last two years of the term; returns to the council in November 2026Palm Coast Observer · Jun 12, 2026
Ray Stevens (Council Member-elect, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Palm Coast City Council after the election.
Retired New York Police Department lieutenant and former Pinellas County deputy sheriff. He has lived in Palm Coast for over twenty years and is a former adjunct professor at Keiser College.
Where Ray Stevens stands: positions on the record
Growth1 sourced position
Said the city must put the brakes on what he considers uncontrolled or poorly planned development.
“that message is that we have to put the brakes on or pull the reins in on what I consider to be uncontrolled and/or poorly planned development.”
Own statementPalm Coast Observer · Jun 12, 2026
City staffing1 sourced position
Said city government should be pared down through staff attrition and consolidation of services.
“I believe we should engage in consolidation of services,”
Own statementPalm Coast Observer · Jun 12, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
Said raising taxes should be the last resort in city budgeting.
“I am committed to responsible budgeting where raising taxes is the last resort, not the first option.”
Own statementFlagler County Supervisor of Elections
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Voted yes on a motion to exempt in-home short-term rental operators from a 10-person occupancy cap (failed 2-3, January 2025).
Council voteCity of Palm Coast · Jan 7, 2025
On the ballot this time
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