New mayor and vice mayor selected during statutory meeting

Nov. 7, 2025

Sarasota, FL: The City Commission unanimously selected At-Large City Commissioner Debbie Trice to serve as mayor and District 3 City Commissioner Kathy Kelley Ohlrich to serve as vice mayor for the next year.

The actions were taken during a special statutory meeting on Friday afternoon following the annual State of the City address as required by the City Charter.

District 2 City Commissioner Liz Alpert served as mayor for the past two years with now-Mayor Trice serving as vice mayor during the past year.

The City Commission’s next regular meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17 at City Hall, 1565 First Street. City Commission meetings are livestreamed on the City of Sarasota website www.Sarasotafl.gov and City of Sarasota Facebook page.

Mayor Trice & Vice Mayor Ohlrich

 

Media Contact: News@sarasotafl.gov


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