High Springs selected incumbent Katherine Weitz and newcomer Chad Howell for terms on the City Commission. 

Wietz won with 57.8% of the vote compared to challenger and former city commissioner Sue Weller. In total, Weitz had 2,196 votes compared with Weller’s 1,388 votes.  

“Thank you High Springs for your trust and support,” Weitz said on Facebook. “I am humbled and honored and look very much forward to continuing to serve this beautiful community.” 

Howell ran and lost, by 64 votes, this spring in a special election for a vacated commission seat. The second time was the charm as Howell garnered 63.6% of the vote against Julie Tapia-Ruano. In total, Howell had 2,430 ballots in his favor compared with 1,388 votes for Tapia-Ruano. 

During early voting, High Springs recorded 64.6% voter turnout.