Christen Ritchey Runs for Boca Raton City Council Seat A

Candidate highlights community involvement and balanced approach to city issues

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Christen Ritchey, a family law attorney and mediator, is running for the Boca Raton City Council Seat A. Ritchey has been involved in the community, serving on the Community Advisory Panel, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and Boca Raton's Planning & Zoning Board. She is running on a platform of transparency, professionalism, and a commitment to listening and building consensus on a range of city issues.

Why it matters

The Boca Raton City Council election is an important local race that will shape the city's future. Ritchey's experience and community involvement could bring a balanced perspective to the council, addressing concerns around traffic, flooding, infrastructure, and maintaining neighborhood character.

The details

Ritchey is running against an opponent who is "hyper-focused on one singular issue." She believes Boca Raton is generally on the right track, but faces challenges around traffic, flooding, infrastructure capacity, and maintaining neighborhood character. Ritchey supports investing in public safety infrastructure and strategic public-private partnerships to enhance public spaces and downtown amenities. She also supports thoughtful, responsible tax relief that does not undermine public safety or city services.

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

The players

Christen Ritchey

A family law attorney and mediator running for Boca Raton City Council Seat A. Ritchey has been involved in the community, serving on the Community Advisory Panel, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, and Boca Raton's Planning & Zoning Board.

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What they’re saying

“Boca Raton is generally on the right track, although we are not immune to issues created by Washington and Tallahassee. The city continues to provide strong public safety, high-quality parks, and a stable economic environment that supports property values and local businesses. However, residents are increasingly concerned about traffic, flooding, infrastructure capacity, and maintaining neighborhood character.”

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

“Investing in public safety infrastructure is a core responsibility of local government. Doing so will ensure our police department has modern facilities and resources helps maintain safety, supports recruitment and retention, and protects quality of life for residents.”

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

What’s next

Voters in Boca Raton will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for City Council Seat A in the 2026 election.

The takeaway

Christen Ritchey's experience and balanced approach to city issues could bring a fresh perspective to the Boca Raton City Council, as the city works to address concerns around infrastructure, public safety, and maintaining the character of local neighborhoods.