City of Oakland Park City Commission
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Chris Fischer is a real estate agent, a former TV journalist, and president of the Corals of Oakland Park Neighborhood Association, and he served three terms on the city's Planning and Zoning Board. He focuses on open government and on protecting neighborhoods while allowing careful growth.
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about David Anderson's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Steven R. Arnst is mayor of Oakland Park and has served on the city commission since 2022, after earlier terms from 1993 to 2011. He owns Arnst Motors and has focused on fiscal responsibility and planning for the city's western half.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 1 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for,
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Tim Lonergan is an Oakland Park city commissioner and former mayor who served on the commission from 2013 to 2020 and again since 2022. He retired in 2025 after 39 years at a health insurance company, and his priorities are a responsible budget and tax rate and public safety.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 2 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for
Sources: oaklandparkfl.gov2 · browardvotes.gov