The race for Islamorada Village Council saw four seats up for grabs. Results from Election Night show incumbent Buddy Pinder prevailing over challenger Van Cadenhead, Capt. Steve Friedman beating Anna Richards, former village mayor Deb Gillis winning over challenger Mary Barley and former building official Don Horton beating Tom Raffanello.
In Key Largo, incumbent Kenny Edge returned to the fire and EMS board after beating Ron Mobley for seat 3. Michael Jenkins ousted incumbent Dan Powers for seat 5.
Islamorada Council, Seat 1
imBuddy Pinder
2,588 votes
64.72%
“Thank you so much to all the residents and businesses that supported me in getting re-elected. I am looking forward to working with our new council members, protecting our fragile environment and preserving our community character.” — Buddy Pinder
Van Cadenhead
1,411 votes
35.28%
Islamorada Council, Seat 2
Capt. Steve Friedman
2,145 votes
53.44%
“Thank you, Islamorada. Now, let’s protect our water.” — Capt. Steve Friedman
Anna Richards
1,869 votes
46.56%
Islamorada Council, Seat 3
Deb Gillis
2,274 votes
58.11%
Mary Barley
1,639 votes
41.89%
“Thank you, Islamorada! Your support means the world to me. I’m honored to
serve and fully committed to making decisions that benefit everyone in our
beautiful Village. I look forward to working together to shape our future.” – Deb Gillis
Islamorada Council, Seat 4
Don Horton
2,416 votes
60.95%
Tom Raffanello
1,548 votes
39.05%
“I am thankful and humbled by the outpouring of support from our community. The voters of Islamorada have spoken and now it is time to get to work for them. I am proud to be able to serve the residents of Islamorada. My hope is that we can bring back unity, civility, and respect to the council and make Islamorada the Village of inspiration once again.” — Don Horton
Islamorada Charter Referendum, increase council compensation from $1,000 to $1,500
NO
2,733 votes
63.83%
YES
1,549 votes
36.17%
Islamorada Charter referendum, term limits of 8 cumulative years
YES
2,764 votes
64.55%
NO
1,518 vote
35.45%
Key Largo Fire & EMS District Board, Seat 3
Kenny Edge
3,513 votes
63.10%
Ron Mobley
2,054 votes
36.90%
Key Largo Fire & EMS District Board, Seat 5
Michael Jenkins
3,112 votes
55.65%
Dan Powers
2,480 votes
44.35%
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