In crowded field, growth concerns win out in New Smyrna Beach
They didn't go for the candidates who'd spent the most money. They weren't enamored with those who got the most media attention.
For a city that's long debated how best to manage its success in drawing crowds, the vote came down to one thing, residents and business owners will tell you.
"It was quite the groundswell," said
And he saw no coincidence that each of the four candidates who are moving on to the
"The city needs growth to sustain itself," Clancy said, adding, "but people are looking at what New Smyrna used to be."
Having the best say in what New Smyrna becomes will be either
Coming in third with 19 percent was insurance business owner
In the four-person race for the Zone 1 seat on the
Trailing close behind was marketing professional
Word spread across
Neither Belflower nor Kolody garnered much name recognition outside the city -- but it was the voice from inside the city that counted on
"It's really a mandate if there ever was one," she said. "I think it says that here, money is not going to buy our vote. And I'm not sure that's typical of many cities, but I do hope it's a growing trend."
"New Smyrna is in a very strange place," said real estate agent
She said no matter what the outcome, she hopes that the entire community comes together to help the city tackle its issues.
"I just hope that whoever does win will be open-minded," Kanan said.
Just west on
"I'd be happy with either one of them," Poe said.
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