Plantation Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Timothy J. Fadgen
Candidate for Mayor
Timothy J. Fadgen is running for mayor of Plantation in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nick Sortal.
Voter registration deadline (book closing) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCertified public accountant who runs his own accounting practice in Plantation. On the City Council since 2020, re-elected in 2024; has served as council president and city treasurer.
- Campaign website
- www.votefadgen.com
Where Timothy J. Fadgen stands: positions on the record
Taxes and budget2 sourced positions
Voted no on setting a maximum 2026-27 operating tax rate of 5.7 mills (passed 4-1, July 2026); asked staff to present rollback numbers.
Council voteCity Council maximum millage meeting minutes, July 29, 2026 · Jul 29, 2026
as reported by Local10 (WPLG); not a direct quote
Says he proposed a rollback this year and will reduce the tax rate whenever there is an opportunity.
“Whenever we have an opportunity to reduce the millage, we’re going to reduce the millage.”
Forum answerLocal10 (WPLG) · Sep 28, 2026
Stormwater fee1 sourced position
Voted no on a $108-per-unit preliminary stormwater fee (passed 4-1, July 2026); also voted against an earlier $96 motion, which failed.
Council voteCity Council minutes, July 29, 2026 · Jul 29, 2026
Comprehensive Plan1 sourced position
Moved to table the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan so residents could review it (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026
School-zone cameras2 sourced positions
In May 2026 asked the city to suspend school-zone camera tickets issued outside active school-zone hours pending review.
“I believe that it's wrong for us to enforce that.”
Own statementCity Council minutes, May 27, 2026 · May 27, 2026
Voted no on the school-zone speed camera contract (passed 3-2, June 2024).
Council voteCity Council minutes, June 12, 2024 · Jun 12, 2024
Housing and development1 sourced position
Voted no on an 8-story, 307-unit apartment building with 40% affordable units at 8190 W. Sunrise Blvd., citing its height (passed 4-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteCity Council minutes, Aug. 27, 2025 · Aug 27, 2025
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Local10 (WPLG); not a direct quote
Agrees with requiring new developments to include affordable housing and wants more restrictions on short-term rentals.
Forum answerLocal10 (WPLG) · Sep 28, 2026
Fiscal oversight1 sourced position
Campaign platform: bring disciplined financial oversight to the mayor's office as a CPA.
“Being a CPA isn't just about balancing the numbers”
Own statementTim Fadgen campaign site
Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Plantation City Council Group 4 in 2020 (won).
Own statementBroward County Supervisor of Elections · Nov 3, 2020
What Timothy J. Fadgen said vs. how Timothy J. Fadgen voted
City tax rate
In their words
Says he proposed a rollback this year and will reduce the tax rate whenever there is an opportunity.
Sep 28, 2026 ·as reported by Local10 (WPLG); not a direct quote ·Local10 (WPLG) · Sep 28, 2026
On the record
Voted no on setting a maximum 2026-27 operating tax rate of 5.7 mills (passed 4-1, July 2026); asked staff to present rollback numbers.
Jul 29, 2026 ·City Council maximum millage meeting minutes, July 29, 2026 · Jul 29, 2026
Also running for Mayor
- Nick Sortal (incumbent)
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