Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Pompano Beach City Commission Election 2026

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council seats up

4 contests

10 candidates

Updated Oct 2, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Commissioner District 1 · 1 seat

Audrey FesikIncumbentDistrict 1 commissioner since 2024. Has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications and business development.10sourced
Keriann WorleyOwner and broker of Soaring Real Estate in Pompano Beach. Earlier held human resources, management and executive roles in broadcasting and communications.4sourced

Commissioner District 2 · 1 seat

Commissioner District 3 · 1 seat

Commissioner District 4 · 1 seat

Four district seats are on this ballot. Only voters who live in District 1, 2, 3 or 4 vote in that district's race, and each picks one candidate.

2 notes on these statements

The six-member commission has repeatedly split 3-3, with Mayor Rex Hardin, Rhonda Sigerson-Eaton and Darlene Smith on one side and Alison Fournier, Audrey Fesik and Beverly Perkins on the other. Sun Sentinel · Aug 1, 2026

Darlene Smith (District 5) did not attend the Chamber of Commerce forum; she is running without a qualified challenger. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Sep 18, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Rex HardinOwner of Cypress Printing Center, a Pompano Beach printing business, since 1984. On the commission continuously since 2007.10sourced Darlene SmithCommissioner, District 5; re-elected without opposition in 2026 to a second two-year term9sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesNew Downtown: City Hall, garage and how to pay for them, Costco at The Pomp (Live! Pompano), Policing: Broward Sheriff's Office or a city department Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline (book closing)

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

New Downtown: City Hall, garage and how to pay for them

Where it standsThe commission deadlocked 3-3 in June and October 2025 on city-issued financing for a new City Hall and garage, so the project is proceeding with the developer's private financing.

What's on the tableWhether to revisit public financing for the civic buildings, and votes on later downtown agreements and Northwest CRA bonds.

The new City Hall and garage are part of a public-private redevelopment with the CRA and the developer RocaPoint Partners. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Oct 29, 2025
The October 2025 financing plan was for up to $137 million over 30 years, with maximum annual debt service of $9.6 million. City of Pompano Beach Legistar · Oct 29, 2025
Mayor Hardin said private financing adds roughly $100 million in cost to taxpayers. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Oct 29, 2025
A proposal to issue up to $75 million in Northwest CRA tax increment revenue bonds failed 3-3 the same night. City of Pompano Beach Legistar · Oct 29, 2025

Costco at The Pomp (Live! Pompano)

Where it standsThe Planning and Zoning Board denied the Costco site plan 4-3 in June 2026; the commission's 3-3 vote on the appeal in July left the denial in place.

What's on the tableThe commission is the appeal body for Planning and Zoning Board site-plan decisions such as this one.

Costco applied to build a 174,700-square-foot store; the planning board denied it 4-3 on June 24. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Jul 29, 2026
The commission could reverse the denial only on finding a clear and demonstrable error supported by competent, substantial evidence in the record. City of Pompano Beach Legistar · Jul 28, 2026
After the vote, Costco's lawyer indicated a court filing was likely. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Jul 29, 2026
The site was initially slated for a Publix and other retail, a change that frustrated many Palm Aire residents. CBS News Miami · Jul 29, 2026

Policing: Broward Sheriff's Office or a city department

Where it standsIn July 2026 the commission approved a three-year, $70.1 million police services agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office, 4-2.

What's on the tableWhether to keep contracting with the Sheriff's Office or plan a return to a city police department.

Consultants found an independent department would cost $146.6 million in facilities and equipment, plus $99.8 million in personnel and related costs. Sun Sentinel · Jul 15, 2026
The agreement keeps a 5% cap on certain costs and a 90-day termination provision. City of Pompano Beach Legistar · Jul 28, 2026
Ending the contract would trigger a two-year transition period. Sun Sentinel · Jul 15, 2026
The city attorney said the contract leaves open the option of a stand-alone police department. Sun Sentinel · Jul 15, 2026

Oceanside beach parking garage

Where it standsA $32.9 million design-build contract with Whiting-Turner for the Oceanside Parking Garage failed 3-3 in December 2025.

What's on the tableWhether to bring back a beach parking garage contract, and in what form.

The garage would have about 715 spaces on the city-owned lot behind Fire Station 11, between A1A and Riverside Drive. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Nov 6, 2025
City staff anticipated about $31 million in debt, with estimated maximum annual debt service of $2.3 million. TAPinto Pompano Beach · Nov 6, 2025
A selection committee unanimously recommended Whiting-Turner as the best overall value. City of Pompano Beach Legistar · Dec 9, 2025

The city manager

Where it standsIn July 2026 a motion recognizing City Manager Greg Harrison's excellent performance failed 3-3; in July 2025 a no-confidence motion also failed 3-3.

What's on the tableA new four-vote majority could keep or replace the city manager.

Harrison is secure because there isn't a fourth vote to fire him, the Sun Sentinel's opinion editor wrote. Sun Sentinel · Aug 1, 2026
Harrison earns almost $400,000 after nearly a decade as manager. Sun Sentinel · Aug 1, 2026
Harrison also serves as executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The New Pelican · Jul 9, 2025

Who matches you?

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1. Should the city issue up to $137 million of its own debt (certificates of participation) to build the new downtown City Hall and parking garage?
2. Pompano Beach pays the Broward Sheriff's Office for policing under a new three-year contract. What should the city do?
3. A $32.9 million, roughly 715-space Oceanside Parking Garage contract failed on a 3-3 vote. What should the city do?
4. The commission has split 3-3 on City Manager Greg Harrison's performance two years in a row. What should the new commission do?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots start going out to domestic voters (mailing window Sept. 24 to Oct. 1)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsSep 24, 2026
Voter registration deadline (book closing)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 5, 2026
Early voting begins (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 19, 2026
Last day to request a mailed ballot (5 p.m.)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 22, 2026
Early voting endsBroward County Supervisor of ElectionsNov 1, 2026
Election Day; mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m.Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Rex Hardin, Darlene Smith4 on this ballot

6 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The City Commission has six members: a mayor elected at large for a four-year term and five commissioners elected by district for two-year terms. City of Pompano Beach
Municipal elections are held in November of even-numbered years, along with countywide general elections. City of Pompano Beach
The mayor votes on commission items, so a 3-3 tie fails. City of Pompano Beach Legistar · Jul 28, 2026
District 5 is not on the ballot: Commissioner Darlene Smith was re-elected without opposition. Sun Sentinel editorial · Sep 8, 2026
Mayor Rex Hardin is the only commission member who will not face voters in November. Sun Sentinel · Aug 1, 2026

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