Bernard Korn Runs for Boca Raton City Council Seat A

Candidate touts experience in real estate, finance, and as a whistleblower

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Bernard Korn, a Manhattan native and licensed real estate broker, is running for Boca Raton City Council Seat A. Korn has a background in real estate development, finance, and claims to be a trained and certified whistleblower. He is critical of the current city council, accusing them of being controlled by special interests.

Why it matters

Korn's candidacy represents a challenge to the status quo on the Boca Raton City Council, which he alleges is beholden to developers and special interests. His outsider status and claims of expertise in areas like real estate and finance could resonate with voters seeking change.

The details

Korn is running for the Boca Raton City Council Seat A. He has a background in real estate, finance, and claims to be a trained and certified whistleblower. Korn is critical of the current city council, accusing them of being controlled by special interests like builders, developers, and political action committees. He says the current council has failed to maintain city infrastructure like the police department and city hall.

  • Korn is running for the Boca Raton City Council Seat A in the 2026 election.

The players

Bernard Korn

A candidate for Boca Raton City Council Seat A who has a background in real estate, finance, and claims to be a trained and certified whistleblower.

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What they’re saying

“Current Council Members and most Current Candidates controlled by Builders, Developers, Political Action Committees, Lobbyists and Special Interest Groups. See their Financial Contribution Lists on http://www.myboca.us (NOT LEADERS BUT PUPPETS ON A STRING)”

— Bernard Korn, Candidate for Boca Raton City Council Seat A (sun-sentinel.com)

What’s next

Voters in Boca Raton will decide the City Council Seat A election in 2026.

The takeaway

Korn's candidacy represents a challenge to the perceived influence of developers and special interests on the Boca Raton City Council. His background in real estate, finance, and as a whistleblower could resonate with voters seeking change in local government.