PROCLAMATION

“OF THE MAYOR”

The City of Waldo Calling a Regular Election

Under and by the virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Waldo, Florida the Regular Election is hereby called to be held in the City of Waldo, Florida, Tuesday, December 1, 2026 for the purpose of electing Council members to serve as follows:

Mayor – two-year term

The Election shall be held at the Alachua County Library District, Waldo Branch located at 15150 NE US HWY 301 Waldo, FL 32694. The polls shall be open at 7:00A.M. on said day and close at 7:00P.M. on the same day.

Given under my hand and official seal of the City of Waldo, Florida this 15^th day of October, 2026.

Louie Davis, Mayor

Amanda Brown, City Manager

View: Proclamation Of The Mayor Election 2026

QUALIFYING CLOSED – OCTOBER 15, 2026 AT 4:00 pm

Qualifying Results:

Mayor Candidates:	1. Monique Taylor	Elections for the Mayor will be held on December 1, 2026.
	2. Geoff Vivas
	3. Rick Desjardins

Council Seat II:	1. Glen Johnson	*No opposition. Candidate will assume seat on January 1, 2027

Council Seat V:	1. Lisa Hill	*No opposition. Candidate will assume seat on January 1, 2027

QUALIFYING OFFICIALLY OPENS IN THE CITY OF WALDO ON

OCTOBER 5, 2026

QUALIFYING DATES:

Qualifying Opens – October 5, 2026
Qualifying Closes – October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM

SEATS OPEN:

Mayor: Two-Year Term – Currently held by Louie Davis
Council Seat II: Two-Year Term – Currently held by Glen Johnson
Council Seat V: Two-Year Term – Currently held by Monique Taylor

CANDIDATE PACKETS:

Candidates must complete and return the Candidate Packet by the close of Qualifying on October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Printed Packets are available at City Hall.
~~2026 Candidate Packet (PDF)~~

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying Fee: $25
- OR The Candidate may submit a petition signed by Twenty-Five Registered Electors of the City of Waldo. Petitions may be obtained at City Hall, Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. This petition must be presented to the Clerk after being verified in writing by the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections.
State Elections Assessment Fee: $42
- The fee is 1% of the annual Council Member salary.
Candidate must be a permanent resident of the City of Waldo.
- Residing within the corporate city boundary lines for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the Qualifying Date of October 5, 2026.
Candidate must be a Qualified Elector of the City of Waldo.
- Must present a current Voter’s Identification Card when qualifying.

MEET WITH THE CITY MANAGER:

To pick up/turn in a candidate packet and schedule a meeting with the City Manager, please email citymanager@waldo-fl.com with your availability, or call City Hall at 352-468-1001.

REMINDER – QUALIFYING DATES:

Qualifying Opens – October 5, 2026
Qualifying Closes – October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM