Selena Samios
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February 27, 2025 - Florida Politics
Selena Samios touts 4 more endorsements, better fundraising in Royal Palm Beach Mayor’s race
Vice Mayor Selena Samios’ bid to become Royal Palm Beach’s top elected official is entering the race’s home stretch with healthy funding and four more notable supporters that want to see her lead the village.
Her campaign just announced an endorsement from Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter, a fellow Republican. The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, Hispanic Vote PBC and Professional Firefighter/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, are also backing her.
Samios is also touting stronger organic fundraising than her Democratic opponent, Jeff Hmara, a longtime Village Council member who was appointed Mayor after the death of Fred Pinto in September. He’s reported collecting some $40,000 in campaign cash. But half of that is a refundable self-loan Hmara has yet to tap into, Samios noted, whereas she has brought in nearly $28,000 from “a broad coalition” of donors. That, her campaign said, makes her a “clear choice” for Mayor.
“This campaign is about the future of Royal Palm Beach, and I am honored to have the trust and support of so many community leaders, first responders, and advocacy organizations,” Samios said in a statement. “Together, we are building a campaign focused on smart growth, public safety, and making sure every voice in our community is heard.”
A small business owner in the media and marketing space, Samios, 52, previously worked for 15 years in the sports and entertainment industry, including stints with South Florida professional sports teams and the National Hockey League. She grew up on the small island of Antigua in the West Indies and later moved to Miami, where she lived with her grandparents while attending middle and high school. She and her family have lived in Royal Palm Beach since 2009.
She’s running on a platform that reflects her work at Village Hall to help local businesses, improve government transparency, support senior residents and give parents broader education options for their children. Others endorsing her campaign include Indian Trail Improvement District President Elizabeth Accomando, former state Reps. Patrick Rooney Jr. and Matt Wilhite, and former Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster. Samios, whose LinkedIn page says she’s been on the Village Council since 2016, was alone in voting against appointing Hmara, 80, as Mayor last year.
Tech entrepreneur Justin Plaza, 42, is also running for Mayor.
January 23, 2025 - The Town-Crier
Selena Samios Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Selena Samios officially launched her campaign for mayor with a kickoff event at the Village Golf Club. More than 60 community leaders, residents, elected officials and stakeholders came together to hear her vision for the future of Royal Palm Beach. “This campaign is about all of us working together to ensure that Royal Palm Beach remains a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family,” Samios said. The election will be held on Tuesday, March 11. Learn more about Samios at www.selenaformayor.com.
November 15, 2024 - The Town-Crier
Six Candidates Seeking Seats On RPB Council
Selena Samios was first elected to the council in 2016.
“I am running for mayor to bring clear, results-driven leadership to Royal Palm Beach,” she said. “Our residents deserve straight answers and real solutions to the issues that impact our daily lives, not endless talk without action. I am committed to making sure that every voice is heard, every concern addressed and every opportunity for improvement pursued. Together, we can build a future for Royal Palm Beach that we can all be proud of.”
In her current campaign, Samios said that she will continue with the themes that she has run on since her first campaign for office.
“As mayor, I will continue to focus on our senior population, local businesses and transparency,” she said. “I will preserve our village’s unique character by continuing to fight to reduce traffic congestion and manage growth responsibly.”