The recent municipal elections in Miramar, Florida, held on March 11, 2025, ushered in notable changes to the City Commission, introducing two new members and reaffirming the tenure of an incumbent.
Seat 2: Yvette Colbourne’s Re-election
Incumbent Commissioner Yvette Colbourne secured her fourth consecutive term, obtaining approximately 86% of the vote. Her opponent, Luis Pedraza, was listed as a write-in candidate due to a paperwork error.
Colbourne, who has served since 2013, campaigned on her record of maintaining stable city taxes, supporting a minimum wage for city employees, establishing an affordable housing trust fund, and opposing Miami-Dade County’s proposal to construct a trash incinerator near Miramar.
Seat 3: Avril K. Cherasard’s Victory
Avril K. Cherasard, a real estate broker and independent candidate, won Seat 3 with 53.5% of the vote, defeating radio personality Keith “Papa Keith” Walcott (28%) and finance director Nari Tomlinson (18%). Cherasard focused her campaign on affordable housing, addressing the city’s budget concerns, and advocating for fiscal discipline by reducing expenditures on events and government employee benefits.
Seat 4: Carson “Eddy” Edwards’ Election
Carson “Eddy” Edwards, an event organizer and marketing professional, secured Seat 4 with 41.6% of the vote, surpassing Kerri-Ann Nesbeth (33%), Kertch Conze (18%), and Pamela Reid (7%). Edwards emphasized financial responsibility during his campaign, highlighting concerns over excessive spending on nonessential events.
Low Turnout
The elections experienced low voter turnout, with fewer than 10% of eligible voters casting ballots across Broward County municipalities, including Miramar. This low engagement was partly attributed to a state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after every even-numbered year, leading to some confusion among the electorate.
These election results mark a significant shift in Miramar’s leadership, blending experienced governance with fresh perspectives to address the city’s evolving challenges and opportunities.
