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Fort Walton Beach Councilman seeks to fill own vacancy after required resignation

Fort Walton Beach City Councilman David Schmidt expressed his desire to continue serving on the council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Although he did not win the August 20 election, which went to Parker Destin, Schmidt’s resignation remains in effect due to legal requirements. At the end of the council meeting, Schmidt addressed his […]

Jared Williams

Fort Walton Beach City Councilman David Schmidt expressed his desire to continue serving on the council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Schmidt had previously submitted his resignation from the City Council, effective November 19, 2024, as required by law to run for the Okaloosa County School Board District 2 seat.

Although he did not win the August 20 election, which went to Parker Destin, Schmidt’s resignation remains in effect due to legal requirements.

At the end of the council meeting, Schmidt addressed his colleagues about his intentions.

“I had to resign to run for school board. It’s going to be effective in November,” Schmidt explained. “But I want to share with you all that I have all intentions to apply to fill that vacancy…to finish out my term.”

Schmidt’s current term on the City Council was originally set to conclude in March 2025. Having served two consecutive terms, he would reach his term limit at that time. However, Schmidt expressed his hope to complete the term for which Fort Walton Beach residents elected him.

There is no word yet on when appointments for the vacancy would take place.

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