Plantation Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Nick Sortal
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Nick Sortal, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Plantation in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Timothy J. Fadgen.
Voter registration deadline (book closing) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor since 2022; served on the City Council from 2018 to 2022. Spent 35 years as a newspaper writer and editor, including 30 years at the Sun-Sentinel.
- Campaign website
- nicksortal.com
Mayor Nick Sortal is seeking a second term; Councilman Tim Fadgen is challenging him. Local10 (WPLG) · Sep 28, 2026
Where Nick Sortal stands: positions on the record
Development2 sourced positions
Opposes the Plantation Marketplace project as currently designed and says he will veto it if he can.
“I am opposed to the Plantation Marketplace project as it is currently designed and I will veto it if the opportunity arises.”
Own statementNick Sortal campaign site
Says the city raised the impact fees it charges developers to the maximum allowed under state formulas.
“Earlier this year, we also increased the impact fees we charge developers to the maximum amount under the state’s formulas.”
Own statementNick Sortal campaign site
Comprehensive Plan1 sourced position
As mayor, moved the final hearing on the Comprehensive Plan from Sept. 9 to Oct. 21, 2026 after residents asked for more time.
“In response to residents’ requests for more time to decipher the updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, I am moving the final approval hearing from Sept. 9 to Oct. 21.”
Own statementMayor Sortal's Plantation Update, Sept. 4, 2026 · Sep 4, 2026
Taxes and budget1 sourced position
In 2025 recommended cutting the city's operating tax rate from 5.8 to 5.7 mills.
“I’m asking the city council to approve a drop from 5.800 mils to 5.700 mils.”
Own statementMayor Sortal proposing 2026 millage cut (city newsletter) · Aug 15, 2025
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Local10 (WPLG); not a direct quote
Says the council will not approve new projects without affordable housing and ownership components.
“City Council now will never approve a new project unless it has an affordable housing component and it has some ownership components”
Forum answerLocal10 (WPLG) · Sep 28, 2026
Parks and green space1 sourced position
as reported by Local10 (WPLG); not a direct quote
Plans to create a land trust to preserve Middle Acres Park and North Acres Park.
“What I want to do is create, for Middle Acres Park and North Acres Park in Plantation Acres, to start with, I’m going to create a land trust for perpetuity.”
Forum answerLocal10 (WPLG) · Sep 28, 2026
Priorities1 sourced position
Campaign priorities: more affordable housing for young families, lower taxes and fees on existing homeowners, and faster permitting.
Own statementNick Sortal campaign site
Past elections2 sourced positions
Ran for Plantation mayor in 2022 (won).
Own statementBroward County Supervisor of Elections · Nov 8, 2022
Ran for Plantation City Council Group 5 in 2020 (won).
Own statementBroward County Supervisor of Elections · Nov 3, 2020
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