Port St. Lucie Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shannon Martin
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Shannon Martin, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Port St. Lucie in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven Giordano.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor of Port St. Lucie since a 2021 special election and a paralegal by profession. She began on the City Council as the District 3 representative in 2010, was appointed Vice Mayor in 2016, and was re-elected mayor in 2022.
- Campaign website
- martinforpslmayor.com
The TCPalm Editorial Board recommended Shannon Martin for mayor before the primary. TCPalm (via Yahoo News) · Aug 18, 2026
Where Shannon Martin stands: positions on the record
Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted with a unanimous council to lower the city's property tax rate from 4.9750 to 4.8750 mills for FY 2026-27 (Sept. 2026).
Council voteWFLX · Sep 29, 2026
Waste Pro settlement2 sourced positions
Voted yes on distributing the Waste Pro settlement funds by adding them to the tax roll (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity Council action details · Jun 15, 2026
Voted yes on Resolution 26-R31, approving the settlement of the city's lawsuit against Waste Pro (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity Council action details · Apr 10, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Says she will keep working to hold taxes as low as possible while protecting city services.
“I will continue working to keep taxes as low as possible while protecting the services residents depend on.”
Own statementShannon Martin for Mayor
Growth1 sourced position
Says her focus is on making sure development contributes its fair share while infrastructure work continues and parks and green space are protected.
Own statementShannon Martin for Mayor
Priorities1 sourced position
TCPalm candidate questionnaire, as reported by TCPalm; not a direct quote
Listed planning growth responsibly, public safety and fiscal responsibility, and improving residents' daily lives as her top three priorities.
Own statementTCPalm (via Yahoo News) · Aug 18, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Port St. Lucie in 2022 (won).
Own statementSt. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections · Aug 23, 2022
Also running for Mayor
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