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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Darlene Shelley Wins Palm Coast City Council District 4 Primary
Palm Coast, FL – August 18, 2026 – Darlene Shelley has won the primary for Palm Coast City Council District 4.
“I am truly honored and grateful to the voters of Palm Coast for placing their trust in me,” said Shelley. “This grassroots campaign was driven by neighbors who want responsible growth, stronger infrastructure, real budget transparency, and leadership that puts residents and quality of life first. Thank you to every volunteer, petition signer, and supporter who stood with us.
The work to protect our neighborhoods, fix flooding and traffic issues, control costs, and keep Palm Coast beautiful and livable starts now. Together, we will put Palm Coast residents first.”
Candidate Spotlight!
Flagler GOP, the Republican Party of Flagler County presented a Candidate Forum.
Date: February 5th, 2026
Venue: Palm Coast Community Center
Independence Day Parade!
Flagler Beach Stars and Stripes Parade was great fun! The turnout was fabulous with floats decorated with so much patriotism and huge crowds to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration and American Independence!
Palm Coast City Council Candidates NAACP Forum
We would like to thank the NAACP for hosting the 2026 Palm Coast City Council Candidate Forum. The event was held at the African American Cultural Society on July 16th. The event was very professional and our hosts were gracious and truly hospitable.
Campaign News!
PALM COAST OBSERVER
Thursday, February 12, 2025
Front Page News as
The Observer
Highlights the
GOP Candidate Forum
Palm Coast Observer Election Guide
In the latest candidate survey, Darlene Shelley delivered clear, no-nonsense answers that put our residents first:
- 10/10 on stopping wasteful spending and protecting taxpayers
- 10/10 on smart growth & preventing overdevelopment
- Strong support for infrastructure, public safety, and preserving our quality of life
While others waffled or scored low on key issues like growth control, budget discipline, and listening to residents, Darlene stood firm for Palm Coast families and neighborhoods.
District 4 - let's choose REAL LEADERSHIP. VOTE DARLENE SHELLEY for City Council!
Palm Coast Fire Station 26 Grand Opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony, May 2026 .
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Tiger Bay Candidate Forum
Wetlands are entire ecosystems. They're filling them in. They will be gone forever. We must protect our natural resources!
Meet Darlene Shelley!
Darlene was born in New Jersey and has lived in Palm Coast for 14 years. She has been married to Bryan for 34 years, with 2 wonderful children, and 3 precious grandchildren. Darlene was an Operations Manager for a Major Corporation for 25 years and managed her Family's Garden Business for 10 years. She also has an Associates Degree in Human Resource Management from Ashworth University, Rutgers Garden Certification, as well as Multiple Continued Education Certificates.
As a Palm Coast resident with family, friends, and neighbors,
she will FIGHT for OUR FUTURE!
Darlene advocates for you, Palm Coast
Putting PALM COAST RESIDENTS FIRST and maintaining our Small Town Charm!
As your voice in Palm Coast, I will listen to your concerns and work hard to solve the issues that affect our Quality of Life, threaten our safety, health, and welfare, and burden our budgets with high costs and wasteful spending. As your advocate on Palm Coast City Council I will: Seek Smart, Well Planned, and Sustainable Growth.
Promote FDOT grants to fund Critical Road Improvements,
Demand Budget Transparency and Eliminate Non-Essential Projects!
Utilize Efficiency Audits for oversight and finding cost saving measures. Increase the Quality of Life for Every Resident of Palm Coast. Fight to protect the safety, health, and welfare of every citizen by protecting our environment, ecosystems, greenspaces, and public safety,
Envoironmentally Friendly Solutions
PRIORITIES!
Smart, Sustainable Growth!
Traffic Management - Safe and Efficient
Eliminate Flooding - Efficient Storm Water Management
Small Business Incentives
Attract Light Industry, Not Heavy Polluters
Green Bonds not Utility Rate Hikes
Protect Quality of Life and Home Values for Residents
Address Outdated Wastewater Treatment Systems
Flagler County Citizens' Academy
Darlene and Bryan Shelley, 2026 Graduates
"The Flagler County Citizens' Academy introduces County residents to their government's day-to-day operations. Over eight sessions you will visit every County Department and meet our County Commissioners and Constitutional Officers. There is no fee to attend."
Palm Coast is at a point of no return...
MAJESTIC OAK TREES OR HIGH DENSITY AND APARTMENTS??
Will we continue to be a beautiful, desirable city to live in
OR will we allow the destruction of the very reasons we chose to call Palm Coast home?
Darlene Shelley, your voice in Palm Coast!
**DONATION PAGE**
Hi, I'm Darlene Shelley. For the past few years, I've been fighting for the residents Palm Coast and now I'm running for the City Council seat. But to keep going and reach more people, I need your help. Whether $5 or $50, your donation directly funds flyers, signs, and events. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!