Former Parkland Commissioner and State Lawmaker Mark Weissman Dies at 77

Weissman served multiple terms on the Parkland City Commission and in the Florida House of Representatives.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:09pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of an empty government meeting room with warm natural light streaming through the windows, capturing the quiet contemplation of civic duty.The passing of a longtime public servant marks the end of an era in Parkland politics.Parkland Today

The City of Parkland is mourning the death of former City Commissioner Mark Weissman, a longtime public servant whose political career included years on the Parkland City Commission and a term in the Florida House of Representatives. Weissman recently passed away at the age of 77.

Why it matters

Weissman's public service in Parkland spanned multiple decades, with him serving on the city commission in the late 1990s, getting elected to the state legislature, and then returning to the city commission in the mid-2000s. His long record of local and state government service made him a prominent figure in Parkland's political history.

The details

Weissman first won office in a 1996 special election to the Parkland City Commission, then was re-elected to serve from 1998 through 2000. He later ran for and won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives in 2000, serving a term in the state legislature. Weissman then returned to Parkland city politics, getting re-elected to the city commission in 2006 and remaining in that role until 2016 when he moved from the city.

  • Weissman first won office in a 1996 special election to the Parkland City Commission.
  • Weissman served on the Parkland City Commission from 1998 through 2000.
  • Weissman was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000.
  • Weissman was re-elected to the Parkland City Commission in 2006 and served until 2016.

The players

Mark Weissman

A former Parkland City Commissioner and Florida state lawmaker who recently passed away at the age of 77.

Parkland City Commission

The governing body responsible for city-level policymaking in Parkland, Florida.

Florida House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the Florida Legislature, which serves as part of the state's legislative branch.

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The takeaway

Weissman's long record of service in both local and state government, spanning multiple decades, made him a prominent figure in Parkland's political history. His death marks the loss of a former commissioner whose name remained tied to the city's public life for years.