Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik Announces Resignation After Accepting Job That Precludes Holding Public Office

Malik has been mayor since 2016 and his current term was set to end in 2024

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik has announced his resignation after accepting a job that prohibits him from being on the Cocoa Beach City Commission.

Malik has been mayor since 2016 and his current term was set to end in 2024.

Malik has lived in Cocoa Beach since 2007, is a graduate of the University of Florida and is Vice President/Commercial Banker at Florida Bank of Commerce. He was a Cocoa Beach City Commissioner 2012 to 2016 and is a former member of the Cocoa Beach Planning Board and Cocoa Beach Citizens Academy.

“I will certainly miss my colleagues, city staff and residents but have an incredible new opportunity that I have accepted that precludes me from holding public office,” said Malik. “I hope someone will continue the path forward to guide our city.”

Malik told News 6 that he will be hired on Aug. 14, though no date was given for his last day as mayor.

Vice Mayor Keith Capizzi will take over as mayor, and another commissioner will assume the vice mayor position as the city commission works to appoint a new commissioner for the vacant seat.

This is a developing story, stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for updates.

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