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WATCH: Brevard Commissioner Katie Delaney Will Resign from Office Next Month for ‘Life-Changing’ Opportunity

By  //  April 9, 2026

Delaney represents North Brevard’s District 1

WATCH: Katie Delaney, the North Brevard County commissioner who championed pay increases for Brevard County firefighters and increasing accountability in county government, is leaving office before her first term ends. She announced Wednesday night at the county commission meeting that her family had decided to accept a “life-changing” opportunity that would take them out of state.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Brevard County Commissioner Katie Delaney announced Tuesday she will resign from office next month, citing a “life-changing” opportunity for her family out of state.

Delaney made the announcement during the April 7 meeting of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners.

Delaney, who represents North Brevard’s District 1, said her final day on the commission will be May 2.

“We didn’t just show up. We shifted the culture. We proved that bold, servant leadership still has a place here in Brevard County,” Delaney said during the meeting.

Elected in November 2024, Delaney emerged as an outsider candidate after winning a contested Republican primary against more established opponents.

She campaigned on increasing government accountability and transparency — priorities she said remained central to her tenure.

Brevard County District 1 Commissioner Katie Delaney is encouraging residents of North Brevard to take an active role in shaping their community by applying for open volunteer positions on several county advisory boards and committees. These roles offer citizens the opportunity to contribute ideas and provide guidance on important issues that affect local services and quality of life.

“What we started together was never about one person or one seat — it was about changing the standard,” she said.

“It was about making sure the people, not bureaucracy or special interests, were at the center of every decision.”

Delaney added that she believes the changes made during her time in office will endure beyond her departure.

“Because of that, what we built cannot and will not end with me,” she said.

Commission Chair Thad Altman acknowledged the impact of her early exit.

“It’s always hard to watch one of our members leave, especially early,” Altman said.

Under Florida law, Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint a replacement to serve District 1 until the November election.