Key Biscayne mayor reelected, August primary canceled

With no opponents filing to run against him, Key Biscayne Mayor Michael Davey has been reelected and the village’s Aug. 18 primary election has been canceled.

The village of Key Biscayne holds a primary election only for the office of the mayor, said Peter Kulpa, interim village clerk. An election to fill three seats on the Village Council will be held on Nov. 3.

Davey has served on the Key Biscayne Village Council since 2006 and as mayor since 2018, according to the official Key Biscayne website. He’ll now serve another two-year term. Mayors cannot serve for more than two consecutive elected terms.

“I’m excited. I think we’ve got a lot left to do,” Davey said. “Frankly, I’m happy nobody ran against me.”

Davey said that the lack of competition indicates people like what he’s done as mayor. He said he’ll focus this next term on infrastructure, specifically redeveloping Bear Cut Bridge, and dealing with water quality and seaweed issues.

While Davey isn’t sure how he’ll remain involved in government after his term ends in 2022, he said he has no intention of running for Village Council again. “At some point you need new blood, new ideas,” Davey said.

On Nov. 3, three Village Council seats — occupied by Katie Petros, Allison McCormick and Vice Mayor Brett Moss — will be up for election. Those who wish to run for council can register between Aug. 10 and Aug. 20.

The voting registration deadline is Oct. 5 and the deadline to request a mail ballot is Oct. 23.

This story was originally published June 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM.