At one point on Election Day, only six votes separated Aaron Castillo and Marci Rose, the two candidates seeking to represent District 6 on the Key West city commission.
The lead changed a few times as more precincts results came in, with Castillo ultimately winning the contest with 1,108 votes, compared to Rose’s 948.
Castillo, who was born and raised in Key West and owns Key West Mortuary, promised to work hard for District 6, which he emphasized has “long been neglected.”
He gave credit to his late mother for her belief in him, and in his ability to lead, while Rose thanked her band of volunteers and supporters and remarked upon how much she had learned through the campaign about the political process and citywide issues.
Because the 2024 election won’t be officially certified until about 10 days after voting, Castillo’s first commission meeting will be the December meeting, when lawmakers are expected to discuss and possibly decide on a new city manager.
Key West Utility Board, Seat C
Rachel Oropeza defeated incumbent Utility Board member Tim Root in the race for Seat C on the elected board that governs Keys Energy Services. Oropeza received 10,942 votes while Root secured 8,363 votes.
The power company provides electricity to customers from Key West to the Seven-Mile Bridge, and the Utility Board members are elected by voters in that area.
