Erik Arroyo files for reelection for Sarasota City Commission

Sarasota City Commissioner Erik Arroyo has filed to run for reelection to his District 3 seat. Arroyo, a Hispanic first-generation high school graduate who later earned his law degree, was first elected to the City Commission in 2020, serving as the youngest mayor in Sarasota’s history in 2021-22.

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"This is not just about Sarasota today, but also about the Sarasota our children will inherit tomorrow,” Arroyo said in a news release. “Looking forward, my focus remains on safeguarding our natural resources, ensuring responsible and sustainable development, and addressing the urgent issue of rising property insurance costs.”

According to the release, in addition to being a practicing attorney and commissioner, he volunteers with community organizations including the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, the Sarasota-Bradenton Metropolitan Planning Organization, Teen Court of Sarasota, Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Arroyo grew up in Sarasota and married his high school sweetheart, Victoria, a teacher at Sarasota High School. They have two children, Ava and Max.