Florida City elections coming up on Tuesday, January 27
Changing of the Guard in Florida City. For the first time in 42 years, voters in Florida City will not see the name of Mayor Otis T. Wallace on their municipal election ballots. On January 27, 2026, they will elect a new Mayor and likewise fill three Commission seats.
A candidate forum will be held at 6:00 pm, January 15, 2026, at Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, 1055 NW 6th Ave., Florida City, FL 33034.
The following candidates listed on the ballot are registered Democrats:
Mayor: Israel Andrews, Alphonso Bryant, Sharon “Sheep” Smith-Butler, Walter Thompson
Commissioner (vote for two): Richard Brown Jr., Ronda Ferguson Cobb, Heniy L. Dixon, Verlene Tenner, Clifford Waterman Sr.
Commissioner (vote for one): Takevess C. Hatcher, Trina Wilborn
https://www.miamidadedems.org/florida-city-elections-2026