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Auburndale swears in three new commissioners; Alex Cam installed as 2026 mayor
Summary
On Dec. 1, 2025, the City of Auburndale Commission swore in Commissioners Travis Avery, Sean Levy and Crystal Tijerina and installed Alex Cam as mayor and Jordan Helms as vice mayor for 2026; the meeting opened with prayer and brief public comment praising the new body.
The City of Auburndale Commission on Dec. 1, 2025, held a short formal meeting at City Hall to install newly elected commissioners and the 2026 leadership team. City Clerk Brandon Henry administered the Oaths of Office to Commissioners Travis Avery, Sean Levy and Crystal Tijerina and later administered the oaths for Mayor Alex Cam and Vice Mayor Jordan Helms after nominations.
Mayor Alex Cam thanked the Commission and congratulated Vice Mayor Jordan Helms and the new commissioners, saying it is "a wonderful time to be in Auburndale." The meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Gene Bassham of New Hope Fellowship Church and a salute to the flag before formal business began.
During the public‑comment period, Dr. Dorothea Taylor Bogert of 129 Newbern Circle congratulated the new Commission and praised their preparedness, singling out Vice Mayor Helms for balancing work, family and civic duties. There were no citizen comments on later items.
The meeting listed attendees including Interim City Manager Amy Palmer, City Attorney Frederick J. Murphy Jr., City Clerk Brandon Henry, and Police Captain Tom Lokietek. The session adjourned at 7:21:57 p.m., and the minutes were certified as true and correct.
Next steps: the Commission moved on to ordinance readings and votes later in the meeting.
