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EDGEWATER, FL — August 20, 2025
Mayor Diehzel Depew has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming 2026 municipal election. With a campaign slogan of #KeepEdgewaterRunningOnDiezel2026, the mayor is calling on residents to support his continued leadership of the City of Edgewater.
> “It would honor me for your vote and support,” the mayor stated. “We’ve accomplished so much in a short time, and I’m committed to keeping our city moving forward.”
Residents interested in contributing to the campaign or requesting a yard sign are encouraged to text 386-843-2639.
🏗️ Achievements Under Current Administration
The mayor’s announcement was accompanied by a detailed list of accomplishments, including:
- $30+ million in grant funding, including canal armoring in Florida Shores
- Storm code upgrades from 25-year to 100-year resilience standards
- Moratorium on new building to allow for code updates
- Stormwater Masterplan funded and due for completion in December
- Acquisition of Stuart property for canal flow and conservation
- State funding for canal armoring—a historic first for Edgewater (Line Item 1555, Page 308 of the State Appropriations Budget)
- $7 million grant for lagoon wetland park to improve water quality
- Monthly canal maintenance tracking now in place
- Flood vulnerability assessment completed
- $40 million grant for Gabordy canal reconstruction
- Streetlight initiative in Florida Shores via underground utilities
- Outstanding Citizen of the Year program launched
- Vision plan completed
- Feather-flag and banner law updates to support small businesses
- Speed radar installations for child safety
- Utility bill reduction workshop planned
- Emergency traffic signal for Fire Station 55
- Traffic signal installed at NSBHS with regional collaboration
- Boat ramp design and engineering approved near Boston Whaler
- Small Business Taskforce Committee created
- New City Hall property acquired, to serve as temporary fire facility
- Participation in Volusia Elected Officials Roundtable, including a new flooding subcommittee
🗳️ Election Context
Edgewater’s mayoral election is scheduled for November 2026, as part of the city’s regular four-year election cycle. Candidates are responsible for complying with Florida election laws and the Edgewater City Charter.
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🗳️ Election Disclosure
Edgewater Community News is committed to truth-telling, transparency, and the protection of our readers’ dignity—especially during election season. We do not endorse political candidates, parties, or PACs. We do, however, endorse clarity, accountability, and the sacred right of every resident to vote without manipulation, misinformation, or coercion.
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We encourage all readers to confirm election-related information with official sources such as:
- Florida Division of Elections
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- Local Supervisor of Elections Office
Final Note
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⚠️ Editorial Disclaimer
This article is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. Edgewater Community News remains committed to fair, transparent, and nonpartisan coverage of local elections. All campaign-related content is subject to editorial review and must comply with applicable election laws. For official election information, visit the City of Edgewater Elections Page.
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