Boca Raton City Council Candidate Stacy Sipple Focuses on Growth, Land Use, and Transparency

Fourth-generation resident and clinical pharmacist challenges incumbent in Seat D race

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

Stacy Sipple, a fourth-generation Boca Raton resident and clinical pharmacist, is running for Boca Raton City Council Seat D on a platform focused on growth management, public land oversight, and increased transparency in municipal decision-making. Sipple argues that recent development patterns have contributed to congestion and changes in the downtown area, and she proposes requiring voter referendums for changes to public land use.

Why it matters

Sipple's candidacy comes amid ongoing discussions in Boca Raton about downtown redevelopment, zoning standards, and infrastructure planning. Her focus on growth management, public land use, and transparency in development approvals reflects key issues that voters in the city will be considering in the upcoming election.

The details

Sipple, who is not a career politician, states that she is running to address concerns about the pace and impact of development in Boca Raton. She argues that zoning variances and land-use amendments have been approved too frequently, reducing resident input. Sipple proposes requiring voter referendums for changes to public land use and opposing long-term lease agreements involving public land. She has also raised concerns about traffic congestion and public safety staffing levels as the city grows.

  • The municipal election is scheduled for March 10, 2026.
  • Sipple is running for the Seat D position on the Boca Raton City Council.

The players

Stacy Sipple

A fourth-generation Boca Raton resident and clinical pharmacist who is running for Boca Raton City Council Seat D.

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What they’re saying

“The recent development patterns in Boca Raton have contributed to increased congestion and changes in the character of the downtown area.”

— Stacy Sipple, City Council Candidate (bocaratontribune.com)

“Developers have legal rights under existing codes, but city regulations should be applied consistently.”

— Stacy Sipple, City Council Candidate (bocaratontribune.com)

What’s next

Voters in Boca Raton will select their preferred candidate for City Council Seat D when ballots are cast on March 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Sipple's candidacy reflects the ongoing debate in Boca Raton over the pace and impact of development, with the candidate proposing measures to increase resident input and oversight over changes to public land use and zoning.