Gulf Stream's incumbent town commissioners all won re-election on March 10. They are, in order of their finish: Mayor Scott Morgan and Commissioners Tom Stanley, Joan Orthwein, Michael Greene and Robert Canfield.
By Steve Plunkett
As they’ve done in the past, Gulf Stream voters March 10 chose to keep the five incumbents running for Town Commission.
Returning to the dais are Scott Morgan, Tom Stanley, Robert Canfield, Michael Greene and Joan Orthwein, all unofficially receiving at least 293 votes, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Newcomer Michael Glennon, who campaigned on bringing “a fresh perspective” to the commission, garnered 241 votes, more than double the 112 that Julio Martinez got in his losing effort in the last contested election in 2017, but 53 shy of winning a seat.
It was the first time Greene and Canfield stood for election after being appointed to the commission. Greene had 304 votes; Canfield 293.
Morgan, Stanley and Orthwein each received the most votes they’ve ever had. Morgan had 339, or 14 more than in 2014; Stanley clocked in with 332, up 15 from 2014; and Orthwein had 317, or 4 more than in 2014.
A PAC supporting the five incumbents took out an ad telling voters that “results require a team” and listing the commission’s accomplishments over the years, including zero tax increases for 10 years and 25% lower costs for drinking water once Gulf Stream switches to Boynton Beach’s system in 2027..
Commissioners will choose a mayor and vice mayor from among themselves on March 13.
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