Aldon Bookhardt
Democratic candidate for Brevard County Commission District 1. His campaign is built on 'Rights, Resources, and Responsibility': taxpayers have a right to see county resources at work in their neighborhood, with commissioners holding department heads accountable for potholes, drainage ditches and easements, plus 'rights to clean water'. No positions on the guide's county issues were stated as of Sept. 18, 2026 (campaign site).
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Positions on the major issues
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Property taxes Strongly disagrees· stated position
Says he would vote no on Amendment 3, the homestead property-tax cut, because the relief is not targeted to those who need it most; he expects cuts to bus routes, road maintenance and parks if it passes.
"No - Because the relief is not targeted to those who need it most and would help wealthy homeowners who already benefit from Florida tax code."
Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
Proposes requiring every new rental development of 50 or more units to set aside at least 10% of units for workforce and moderate-income households for at least 30 years, with density bonuses and fee reductions for developers, plus streamlining zoning and fast-tracking affordable and tiny-home projects.
"Require 10% Affordable Units – Every new rental development of 50+ units must set aside at least 10% of its homes for workforce and moderate-income households."
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Lists protecting the Indian River Lagoon as a priority and proposes independent monthly water testing with every result made public; his campaign also lists 'rights to clean water'.
"The Indian River Lagoon isn't just nature – it's our economy, our tourism, our home."
Growth & development Mixed / neutral· stated position
Says he does not oppose growth but wants residents heard, proposing evening neighborhood 'community impact meetings' with free childcare for developments over 50 homes; at the same time he proposes cutting red tape and fast-tracking approvals for affordable housing projects.
"We don't hate growth. We hate growth that ignores us."
Crime & policing Mixed / neutral· stated position
His public-safety plan is community policing with the Brevard County Sheriff, with deputies on bikes and in neighborhoods; he does not address penalties or overall police funding levels.
"Community policing with Brevard County Sheriff—on bikes, on the ground, and in the community. Not just watching over it. Being part of it."
No public position found on 2 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Data centers — Says he opposes any data center in Brevard County and would try to stop ones already approved.