Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Wilton Manors Mayor & City Commission Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatJulie CarsonFormer Wilton Manors city commissioner running for mayor. She says she has deep roots in Wilton Manors.3sourced
- Jerry FisichelliQualified candidate for Mayor of Wilton Manors, per the city's election page.1sourced
Paul RolliCommissioner; his commission seat is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot8sourced
Commissioner
Vote for up to 2Angel BurgosExecutive Director at Florida International University with a Columbia University MPA. He is a former aide to U.S. Senator Lieberman and a Wilton Manors resident since 2012.2sourced
- Don D'ArminioIncumbentCommissioner; his seat is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot4sourced
- Manish KalraTechnology and business operations professional and former president of PMI Minnesota. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified PMP and holds an MBA.4sourced
Scott NewtonMayor; the Mayor's seat is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot4sourced
Voters elect one Mayor (two-year term) and two Commissioners (four-year terms) on Nov. 3, 2026.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- GovernorOfficial candidate list, in its order
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
- U.S. Senate (special election)
- Ashley Moody · Republican
- Angie Nixon · Democratic
- Neil J. Gillespie · No Party Affiliation
- Also statewideAttorney General · Chief Financial Officer · Commissioner of Agriculture
- U.S. HouseDistrict 20
- Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
Michael BracchiCommissioner on the Wilton Manors City Commission, listed on the commission roll call.2sourced
Chris CaputoVice Mayor of Wilton Manors, listed on the city commission roll call.2sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
01Property taxes and the budget3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe commission set a tentative operating millage rate of 6.0 in July 2026, down from the 6.2270 in the recommended budget.
What's on the tableHow the city balances its general fund if Florida voters approve the statewide property tax amendment.
- The recommended FY 2027 budget is approximately $72.7 million. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 22, 2026
- On July 22, 2026 the commission passed a tentative operating millage rate of 6.0 by a 4-1 roll call vote. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 22, 2026
- City finance staff estimated property tax reform would reduce general fund revenues by roughly $1.8 million in FY 2028 and $3.3 million in FY 2029. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 22, 2026
02Development and parking rules2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe commission passed an off-street parking ordinance in July 2026 allowing up to 20% compact spaces.
What's on the tableWhether to change height, density, unit-size and parking rules to attract projects.
- On July 28, 2026 the commission passed Ordinance 2026-013 on off-street parking by a 4-1 roll call vote. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 28, 2026
- OutSFL reported that the 50-townhome project at 26th Street under construction was the former church lot at 15th/16th Ave. OutSFL · May 6, 2026
03Water and sewer rates2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city's recommended wastewater rate adjustment was updated to 13.3% after Fort Lauderdale's wholesale rate rose 18%.
What's on the tableHow the city responds to wholesale rates it buys from Fort Lauderdale and funds its water infrastructure.
- The city received Fort Lauderdale's final wholesale wastewater rate, an 18% increase. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 22, 2026
- The recommended stormwater rate adjustment was 5.6%. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 22, 2026
04Code enforcement2 sourced facts
Where it standsCandidates have raised how code violations and permits are handled.
What's on the tableHow code enforcement and permitting procedures are run and how fines are used.
- OutSFL reported that code fines often run $250 per day or more. OutSFL · Sep 2, 2026
- Local 10 reported that Julie Carson wants to improve how code enforcement gets handled. Local 10 News · Sep 29, 2026
5 notes on these statements
Mayor Scott Newton is not on the ballot for Mayor; Scott Newton is a candidate for one of the two Commissioner seats. City of Wilton Manors
Paul Rolli is a current Commissioner running for Mayor. Local 10 News · Sep 29, 2026
Don D'Arminio has endorsed Julie Carson for mayor, and Paul Rolli lists endorsements from Chris Caputo and Michael Bracchi, per an OutSFL opinion column. OutSFL · Oct 1, 2026
Jerry Fisichelli declined to be interviewed for Local 10's mayoral race story. Local 10 News · Sep 29, 2026
The ballot also has one city referendum on a charter amendment about filling extraordinary vacancies of all commissioners and the mayor. City of Wilton Manors
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1. What should Wilton Manors do with its operating property tax rate?
2. How should the city handle height, unit-size and similar development rules?
3. How should the city respond to rising Fort Lauderdale water and sewer costs?
4. How should code enforcement treat first-time violations?
Key dates
- Voter registration deadline (book closing)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 5, 2026
- Early voting begins (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Nov. 1)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 19, 2026
- Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot (5 p.m.)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 22, 2026
- Election DayCity of Wilton ManorsNov 3, 2026
The seat math
2 stay (not up this year): Michael Bracchi, Chris Caputo3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The 2026 election is to elect a Mayor to a two-year term and two Commissioners to four-year terms. City of Wilton Manors
- The commission's roll call lists five members: Mayor Scott Newton, Vice Mayor Chris Caputo, and Commissioners Mike Bracchi, Don D'Arminio and Paul Rolli. City of Wilton Manors · Jul 22, 2026
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