Early voting begins April 20 in Pelican Bay council race

Early voting is just around the corner for local races, as voters gear up to cast their ballots starting April 20 in two contested Pelican Bay City Council races.

Five candidates are seeking either election or reelection to the positions of mayor, Place 1 and Place 2 for the general election, which will be held Saturday, May 2.

Mayor Tamra Olague — who has served as mayor since 2022 after first being elected to city council in 2021 in Place 5 — has filed for reelection. She faces a challenge from newcomer Adam Gashi, who spoke in an open forum March 10 about wishing to unite the community and “work together to solve the city’s problems.”