West Melbourne City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Pat Bentley
Council Member; term ends 2028City of West Melbourne
Pat Bentley (Council Member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the West Melbourne City Council after the election.
West Melbourne council member and member of the joint West Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Area board.
Where Pat Bentley stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Said he supports Flock cameras and wants to ensure there are funds in the budget.
Own statementCity of West Melbourne · Apr 7, 2026
Seconded the motion to approve the tentative 2026-27 budget with the Flock appropriation removed (passed 7-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of West Melbourne · Sep 9, 2026
Norfolk Parkway and The Pines1 sourced position
Voted against the motion to table the Norfolk Parkway improvements timetable (motion carried 4-3, April 2026).
Council voteCity of West Melbourne · Apr 7, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Said he does not believe a tax abatement for data centers would be appropriate.
Own statementCity of West Melbourne · Jul 21, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for West Melbourne City Council in 2024 (nonpartisan; elected).
Own statementBrevard County Supervisor of Elections
What Pat Bentley said vs. how Pat Bentley voted
Flock cameras
In their words
Said he supports Flock cameras and wants to ensure there are funds in the budget.
Apr 7, 2026 ·City of West Melbourne · Apr 7, 2026
On the record
Seconded the motion to approve the tentative 2026-27 budget with the Flock appropriation removed (passed 7-0, September 2026).
Sep 9, 2026 ·City of West Melbourne · Sep 9, 2026
On the ballot this time
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