The Brevard Republican Executive Committee took a vote Wednesday to endorse one of two Republicans running for Palm Bay City Council’s special election in March. The seat became vacant when former Councilman Jeff Bailey unexpectedly resigned.
Two Republicans have thrown their name in the hat for the race, as well as one Democrat.
2020 Palm Bay City Council candidate Peter Filiberto was the first Republican to announce. Filiberto fell short in 2020 in a closely contested race against current City Councilman Donny Felix. He has since gone on to serve on 5 public boards between the City of Palm Bay, and Brevard County.
The other Republican to file is newcomer Jimmy Backus who is a Certified Financial Planner at The Prudential Insurance Company of America.