Candidates for Islamorada Village Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Islamorada Village Council.
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Deb GillisSeat 2NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Steve FriedmanSeat 2NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Don HortonSeat 4NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Tom RaffanelloSeat 4NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Islamorada, Village of Islands.
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Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder IIISeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026 - View profile
Steve FriedmanSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Deb GillisSeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Don HortonSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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About Islamorada Village Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- $12,000/year
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Islamorada Village Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A registered voter in the State of Florida and a resident of the village at the time of qualification
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee:Four (4) percent of the annual salary of the office sought. Petition signature requirement: One percent of registered voters residing in the district (if qualifying via petition method in lieu of paying filing fee and/or party assessment)
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
- Where to file
- 530 Whitehead St, Ste 101, Key West, FL 33040
- Filing phone
- 305-292-3416
- Step 3
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