Elections

The Village of Tequesta is seeking a dedicated resident to temporarily fill Village Council Seat 1


Application

Deadline to apply:  March 2, 2026 - 5 PM

In accordance with the Village Charter, the Council will make this appointment until the next available general election in March 2027.

If you are a registered voter, have resided within the incorporated Village of Tequesta for at least one continuous year prior to appointment, and are ready to serve your community, we encourage you to apply.

Please note this is a temporary appointment through either November 3, 2026, or March 9, 2027, as determined. At that time, a Council Member elected through the qualifying and election process will assume the seat.

Applicants should plan to attend the March 12, 2026, Council Meeting at 6:00 PM to answer questions from the Council.

Important: The Council may or may not make an appointment. The Council reserves the right to leave the seat vacant or to defer its decision.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 561-768-0440 or email the Village Clerk. 

COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TERMS

Council Member Seat Term
Council Member Jayson French Seat 1 2024-2026
* Mayor Molly Young Seat 2 2025-2027
Council Member Laurie Brandon Seat 3 2024-2026
Council Member Patrick Painter Seat 4 2025 -2027
*Vice Mayor Rick Sartory Seat 5 2024-2026
* All five members are elected by the residents of Tequesta to serve as Council Members.  Each year during the Council Reorganization meeting, Council elects a member of the Council to serve as the Mayor and a member to serve as the Vice-Mayor for the period of one year.