By Rich Pollack
Two members of the Highland Beach Town Commission will be returning to their seats next spring after neither drew opposition before the filing deadline in November.
Mayor Natasha Moore, who as vice mayor filled the seat following the death of Mayor Doug Hillman in 2023 and who was elected without opposition to complete the term in 2024, will lead the commission for three more years.
Also returning is Commissioner Donald Peters, who will serve a second three-year term beginning in March.
Moore said she decided to run again to help the town continue its positive momentum and to ensure that projects Highland Beach has started are completed with the long-term interest of residents a priority.
She said that during the time she’s been on the commission the town has made progress in strengthening public safety, protecting the coastal environment, investing in infrastructure, and ensuring Highland Beach remains financially strong.
“My commitment is to keep Highland Beach safe, well-managed, and prepared for the future,” she said. “I’m grateful for the trust our community has placed in me, and I remain dedicated to serving with transparency, accountability, and a clear vision for what comes next.”
Peters said that he, too, wants to continue the progress the town has made in recent years.
“I love the town and I hope to help keep our theme of ‘three miles of paradise,’” he said.
The automatic election of both Moore and Peters to serve on the commission marks the third year in a row that Highland Beach commissioners have been chosen without opposition.
In March, Commissioner Jason Chudnofsky, who had run without opposition, began his first term on the commission, filling the seat vacated by term-limited Evalyn David.
The previous year Moore, Vice Mayor David Stern and Commissioner Judith Goldberg were all returned to their seats without opposition.
Commissioners and those who follow town government believe the lack of opposition to current commissioners is an indication that residents are pleased with the direction the town is moving.
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