Bryon White
White, 40, of New Smyrna Beach, co-founded Yaupon Brothers American Tea and previously worked for Volusia County government as a lifeguard, EMT and beach law enforcement officer and captain. He describes himself as a public safety professional, entrepreneur, farmer and conservation advocate. He led the August 18, 2026 District 3 primary with 46.1% and advanced to a November runoff against incumbent Danny Robins.
How they got on the ballot: First in Aug 18 primary with 46.0% (10,846)
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Positions on the major issues
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Property taxes Strongly disagrees· stated position
He opposes the proposed constitutional amendment to sharply cut property taxes, describing it as a shift rather than a reduction and warning that a roughly $92 million annual hit to Volusia County would force service cuts or higher fees. He has also called the ballot language deceptive.
"a tax shift, not a tax reduction"
Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
He rejects sprawl-based approaches to housing costs and instead calls for infrastructure investment and incentives for redevelopment, along with protecting residents from rising property taxes, flooding, insurance and utility costs.
Environment & water Strongly agrees· stated position
He makes flood mitigation and stormwater management a top priority after Hurricane Ian, would reform land-use policies that allow development worsening flooding, and supports requiring voter approval before the county sells conservation land bought under Volusia Forever. He opposes current data center proposals over their water and electricity demands.
Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position
White says growth should pay for itself through impact fees, opposes sprawl in favor of urban redevelopment, infill and low-impact development, and supports establishing a rural boundary to protect remaining green space. He says he has taken no campaign contributions from development interests.
"Growth must pay for growth"
No public position found on 3 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Crime & policing, 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
- Campaign contributions and conservation land — Pledges to accept no campaign contributions from development interests; supports a ballot measure requiring voter approval before county conservation land can be sold or repurposed; opposes data centers in their current form.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Sierra Club Florida