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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

St. Augustine Beach City Commission Election 2026

1 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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All St. Augustine Beach voters choose one candidate for Commission Seat 3.

Early voting ends · Oct 31

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    8 candidates on the ballot
    • Byron Donalds · Republican
    • David Jolly · Democratic
    • Scott Eckhard Jewett · Libertarian
    • Charles Burkett · No Party Affiliation
    • Frank J. Russo · No Party Affiliation
    • Moliere "Moe" Dimanche · No Party Affiliation
    • Dean Ocean Abrams · No Party Affiliation
    • Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto · No Party Affiliation
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. Senate (special election)
    • Ashley Moody · Republican
    • Angie Nixon · Democratic
    • Neil J. Gillespie · No Party Affiliation
    Official candidate list, in its order
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  • Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Property taxes and the homestead amendment4 sourced facts

Where it standsAt its first budget hearing in September 2026, the commission approved the property tax rate, with staff proposing to keep the current 2.5000 mills, above the 2.4273-mill rollback rate.

What's on the tableThe commission sets the property tax rate and budget each September and plans for any revenue loss from the proposed homestead exemption amendment.

02Hiring a new city manager3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe commission is recruiting a new city manager with help from the Florida City/County Management Association, aiming for a January 2027 start.

What's on the tableThe commission will choose the next city manager and set the pay and contract.

03SUN Trail on A1A Beach Boulevard3 sourced facts

Where it standsSt. Johns County is designing a 12-foot shared-use path along A1A Beach Boulevard as part of the SUN Trail, with construction projected for 2027 pending state funding.

What's on the tableA1A Beach Boulevard is a county road, so the commission's role is to press the county on the route and design.

04Homes on commercial land3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the commission voted 3-2 to allow a single-family home on a commercially zoned lot at 610 A1A Beach Boulevard, after a 2-2 tie in May.

What's on the tableThe commission decides conditional use permits that allow homes on commercially zoned land.

05E-bike rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the commission adopted Ordinance 2026-06, which regulates e-bikes, scooters and other electric mobility devices.

What's on the tableThe commission decides whether to change the rules after seeing how they work.

06Drainage and flooding3 sourced facts

Where it standsDesign of the city's larger drainage improvements project is about 75 percent complete, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

What's on the tableThe commission decides how to pay for drainage projects with grants, stormwater fees and reserves.

2 notes on these statements

Undine Celeste George holds Seat 3 and is seeking re-election; Jacob Dascomb is challenging her. News4JAX 2026 Voter's Guide · Jul 29, 2026

Virginia Morgan (Seat 4) and Don Samora (Seat 5) were the only candidates to qualify for their seats and were re-elected without appearing on the ballot. News4JAX 2026 Voter's Guide · Jul 29, 2026

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  1. 1. What should happen to St. Augustine Beach's property tax rate?

  2. 2. How should the city pay for drainage and flooding fixes?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Virginia Morgan, Dylan Rumrell, Don Samora, Beth Sweeny1 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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