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Tarpon Springs City Commission Seats Up For Election
Tarpon Springs City Commission Seats Up For Election
Tarpon Springs City Commission Seats Up For Election
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If you are a Tarpon Springs resident, at least 18 years of age and have lived in Tarpon Springs for a full year by November 26th 2025, then you are likely eligible to run for City Commission.
Find out what's happening in Tarpon Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
You can prequalify now!
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Find out what's happening in Tarpon Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Seat #1
Incumbent David Banther is pre-qualified to run.
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Seat #2
Incumbent Frank DiDonato is pre-qualified to run.
Lori Weaver is pre-qualified to run for Seat #2 and is considering running.
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Former Candidate Georganna Frantzis has incidated she is not running for office. All 5 elected officials in Tarpon Springs are currently male.
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You can get qualified from October 27th 2025 - November 26th 2025.
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The total cost to run for City Commission is $140. You must have 25 Tarpon registered voters sign a petition to nominate you for being on the ballot for the March 10th 2026 ballot. Commissioners are then sworn-in on April 14th 2026. This is for a 3 year term. Pay is $11,500 per year. You can only hold one public paid office if you are a City Commissioner.
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Tarpon Springs has 4 Commissioners and 1 Mayor, each of whom are elected. The Mayor appoints one of the Commissioners to be the Vice-Mayor.
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Thank for Tarpon Springs City Clerk Irene Jacobs for the help with this important article.