Leesburg City Commission Welcomes New Leadership for 2026
- Meeting Overview:
In a notable shift in leadership, the Leesburg City Commission appointed Allyson Berry as the new mayor and Mike Pederson as vice mayor for the year 2026 during its latest meeting. The appointments were made without contest and received unanimous support from the commissioners present.
Following the leadership appointments, the commission addressed several housekeeping items, including the confirmation of existing committee assignments. After some discussion, the commissioners agreed to maintain the current slate of committee members, citing stability and continuity as key reasons for the decision. This was followed by approving the advisory board appointments, which included the airport, public art, and parks and recreation boards, all of which were confirmed without any changes.
Another agenda item was the approval of residential members to the Leesburg Electric Advisory Board. Three nominees—Michael Rankin, John J. Brutin, and Mark Schwarz—were confirmed to represent various regions.
Jimmy Burry
City Council Officials:
Allyson Berry (Commissioner), Alan Reisman (Commissioner), Jay Connell (Mayor Pro-Tem), Mike Pederson (Commissioner)
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/08/2026
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Recording Published:
01/08/2026
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Lake County
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Towns:
Leesburg
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