Sarasota City Commission · Nov 3, 2026
Kyle Battie
Commissioner, District 1; term ends 2028City of Sarasota
Kyle Battie (Commissioner, District 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Sarasota City Commission after the election.
District 1 city commissioner who grew up in the district, graduated from Sarasota High School and hosts a local television show.
Where Kyle Battie stands: positions on the record
Downtown parking2 sourced positions
Voted for a motion to direct staff to move forward with higher citation fees and extended parking hours (carried 5-0, Mar. 2026).
Council voteCity of Sarasota · Mar 23, 2026
Voted to suspend the extended paid-parking hours adopted earlier in 2026, keeping the higher citation fines (unanimous, Aug. 2026).
Council voteYour Observer · Aug 4, 2026
Noise1 sourced position
Seconded a motion to adopt the revised sound ordinance while keeping the status quo nighttime hours; the motion failed 2-3 (Dec. 1, 2025).
Council voteSarasota News Leader
Bobby Jones clubhouse1 sourced position
Voted no on the $514,957 design amendment for the Bobby Jones golf clubhouse (passed 3-2, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Sarasota · Feb 2, 2026
Neighborhood standing1 sourced position
Voted no on granting the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association affected-person status for an appeal (passed 3-2, Mar. 2026).
Council voteCity of Sarasota · Mar 23, 2026
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