Voters in Bradenton Beach have cast their ballots and what is old is new again.
John Chappie will again occupy the Ward 4 seat on the city commission.
And there will be a six-month building moratorium. The vote was and 444 “yes” and 146 “no” to the moratorium.
For the Ward 4 seat 370 voters chose John Chappie, while 230 cast ballots for Bill Vincent.
Chappie will serve one two-year term, with the option of running for two more consecutive terms, and will receive $400 monthly compensation.
“I loved being a county commissioner, but now I am back home,” Chappie said.
Vincent said, “John Chappie and I made promises to each other and whenever I can help him out, I will.”
Bradenton Beach adopted a six-month moratorium on the acceptance, review and issuance of building permit applications for all residential units that contain more than four bedrooms or sleeping areas in the R-1 and R-2 districts of the city.
“The moratorium was long overdue and I am very pleased to see it pass,” said outgoing Bradenton Beach commissioner, Jan Vosburgh.
Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said, “I have been a strong supporter of the moratorium and am happy to see our efforts fulfilled.”
Of 755 registered voters in Bradenton Beach, 600 people voted in the election.
There were 82 early voters, 233 mail-in ballots and 285 ballots cast at the poll on Election Day, Nov. 8, at precinct No. 307, the Bradenton Beach Fire Hall, 201 Second St. N.
The swearing-in ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.