At least one incumbent will be seeking reelection in Holmes Beach.
But it’s unclear if she’ll run alone.
Mayor Judy Titsworth texted The Islander May 24 that she will seek reelection this year, as her second two-year term expires in November.
Titsworth — a third-generation member of the Holmes family, which the city was named after — served as a city commissioner 2012-18. She was elected mayor in November 2018 and reelected without opposition in 2020.
The other seats up for grabs include those held by Commissioners Jayne Christenson and Kim Rash.
Christenson was elected to her first term as commissioner in 2020 with 25.36% of a four-way vote.
Rash was first elected to the commission in 2018 and reelected in 2020 with 28.72% of a four-way vote.
The pair have butted heads with Titsworth and other commissioners over a variety of issues, such as funding cuts for the Holmes Beach Police Department and allowing elected officials to remotely participate and vote in public meetings via Zoom.
Neither Christenson nor Rash responded to May 25 inquiries from The Islander about whether they will run for reelection.
The window to qualify for the ballot will open at noon, Monday, June 13, and close at noon, Friday, June 17.
To qualify, potential candidates must file forms with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office to detail a campaign bank account and appoint a campaign treasurer.
Potential candidates also must obtain 10 signatures from registered voters in the city, submit an affidavit of residency and pay 1% of the annual pay they would receive if elected.
Mayors are paid $27,120 annually.
Commissioners earn $7,819.92 annually.
If there are challengers for either the mayor’s or the two commission seats, the city’s voters will decide who will represent them Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the general election.
There were 2,681 registered voters in Holmes Beach as of May 9, according to the SOE.
To learn more about the election, go to the SOE’s website, votemanatee.com.
Are there term limits in place in Holmes Beach for mayor and commissioners?
No. Holmes Beach and Anna Maria do not have term limits.