NewsPlant City ObserverMay 28, 2026Hillsborough County
Plant City Elects Two New City Commissioners
Plant City voters chose two new city commissioners in a runoff election held this past Tuesday. The winning candidates campaigned on a platform of managing future city growth while maintaining the community's small-town character.
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These new officials will make key decisions regarding how the city develops and changes in the coming years.
Key Facts
- Karen Kerr won the Group 3 commissioner race with 52.75% of the vote.
- The election was a runoff, meaning it was a follow-up vote held because no candidate received enough votes in the initial election.
- The new commissioners were elected to balance future growth with the preservation of local values.