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NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Deerfield Beach referendum to cancel 2027 and 2029 elections and extend commission terms proceeds to ballot

A judge has ruled that a referendum allowing Deerfield Beach to cancel municipal elections scheduled for March 2027 and March 2029 can proceed to a public vote. If approved by voters, the measure would extend the terms of current city commissioners by 20 months.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this will determine whether current city officials remain in office for an additional 20 months without an intervening election, potentially impacting city policy decisions such as the recent move to end the contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office.

Key Facts

  • A judge ruled that the referendum regarding election scheduling can appear on the ballot.
  • The referendum proposes canceling municipal elections in March 2027.
  • The referendum proposes canceling municipal elections in March 2029.
  • Approval of the measure would extend the terms of current city commissioners by 20 months.
  • The city recently made a decision to cut ties with the Broward Sheriff's Office earlier this year.

Who's Mentioned

personWayne Adams“Potential candidate and plaintiff in the lawsuit”personDan Herz“Potential candidate and plaintiff in the lawsuit”personBen Preston“City commissioner whose term would be extended”personCarlos Rodriguez“Broward Circuit Judge who denied the injunction”personMichael Hudak“City commissioner whose term would be extended”locationDeerfield Beach“Municipality holding the referendum”organizationBroward Sheriff's Office“Current police service provider”