Patricia Hawkins-Williams Wins Pompano Beach District 4 Race, Defeating Incumbent Beverly Perkins

By Villij News Staff

Results reflect the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ November 3 update at 9:31:03 p.m. Eastern. Results remain unofficial.Fesik, Eaton and Fournier also win Pompano Beach commission races as Hawkins-Williams shares an exclusive message about her return to public service.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Patricia Hawkins-Williams has emerged victorious in the race for Pompano Beach City Commission District 4, defeating incumbent Beverly Perkins and challenger Mary Phillips in an election that puts new leadership in place for Northwest Pompano Beach.

According to the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ unofficial returns, Hawkins-Williams received 2,597 votes, or 57.69%. Perkins received 1,541 votes, or 34.23%, while Phillips finished third with 364 votes, or 8.09%.

Hawkins-Williams finished 1,056 votes ahead of Perkins in the reported count. Her majority came in a three-way contest shaped by questions about neighborhood investment, affordable housing, economic opportunity and residents’ influence over decisions at City Hall.

The District 4 result brings a change in representation while voters in three other contested districts returned their commissioners to office. Audrey Anne Fesik won in District 1, Rhonda Eaton won in District 2 and Alison Fournier won in District 3.

Exclusive: “The Community Called, and I Answered”

In an exclusive election-night statement to Villij News, Hawkins-Williams said community support motivated her return to elected office.

“I didn’t come out of retirement for a title or a position. The community called, and I answered. The overwhelming support shown through the petition process reminded me that the people want something different, a new voice, renewed energy, and leadership that listens.

“The community brought me out of retirement, and I am up to the task! I am ready to serve, ready to work, and ready to put District 4 first.

“The Power of WE is real. When WE come together, WE all win!”

Her statement places listening, service and community involvement at the center of the work she says she intends to do for District 4. It also connects her decision to run with the residents who supported her candidacy before election night.

Hawkins-Williams Returns to Elected Office

Hawkins-Williams brings experience from both state and municipal government, having previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and on the Lauderdale Lakes City Commission.

Throughout the campaign, she emphasized her ability to navigate government, secure resources and advocate for communities that have faced barriers to investment. Homeownership opportunities, neighborhood conditions and a stronger voice for residents were central themes.

Those priorities were also discussed during the October 15 Candidate Conversations forum hosted by Villij News at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center. Hawkins-Williams and Phillips participated in a discussion moderated by publisher Attiyya Atkins.

As Villij News reported in its forum coverage, Hawkins-Williams called for involving residents before redevelopment agreements are finalized. She also advocated partnerships to support first-time homebuyers and more commission workshops where residents could ask questions before major votes.

Perkins sought another term based on her record representing District 4 and her relationships with residents. Phillips, a real estate professional and community advocate, focused on housing affordability, economic development and access to city services.

Phillips’ forum proposals included additional housing options and improving how local businesses learn about city contracting opportunities. The campaign discussions showed that the candidates’ approaches differed even as housing, investment and government responsiveness remained shared concerns.

Other Pompano Beach Election Winners

The city’s other three contested commission races produced victories for the commissioners already representing those districts, according to the unofficial returns.

District 1: Audrey Anne Fesik

Audrey Anne Fesik defeated challenger Keriann Worley in the closest of Pompano Beach’s four contested commission races.

Candidate	Votes	Share
Audrey Anne Fesik	4,649	52.82%
Keriann Worley	4,152	47.18%

Fesik’s reported margin was 497 votes. The two-candidate race was considerably tighter than the contests in Districts 2, 3 and 4, where the winning candidates each received more than 57% of the vote.

District 2: Rhonda Eaton

Commissioner Rhonda Eaton secured another term, defeating Freddy York and Brandi Zabadal.

Candidate	Votes	Share
Rhonda Eaton	3,353	64.58%
Freddy York	1,012	19.49%
Brandi Zabadal	827	15.93%

Eaton’s reported advantage over York, the second-place candidate, was 2,341 votes. She received the largest percentage of the vote among the winners in the city’s four contested commission races.

District 3: Alison Fournier

Commissioner Alison Fournier defeated challenger Tom McMahon to retain the District 3 seat.

Candidate	Votes	Share
Alison Fournier	3,920	63.50%
Tom McMahon	2,253	36.50%

Fournier’s reported margin was 1,667 votes. Her result, alongside Eaton’s and Fesik’s, means the District 4 contest produced the change in representation among these four races.

What the Election Means for Pompano Beach

Tuesday’s election will help shape the commission’s approach to redevelopment, housing affordability, infrastructure and neighborhood investment. These are decisions with consequences for residents’ daily lives, from the condition of public spaces to the opportunities available to local businesses.

For Northwest Pompano Beach, Hawkins-Williams’ victory brings the priorities she outlined during the campaign into the next stage of public decision-making. Her calls for earlier community involvement in redevelopment and more opportunities to question proposals provide specific commitments residents can follow.

The practical questions include when residents will be invited into discussions, how housing assistance partnerships will develop and what neighborhood benefits will be included in future projects. Election results establish who will represent the district; budgets, public meetings and subsequent votes will show how campaign priorities move forward.

The commission will also work within an existing financial framework. As Villij News previously reported, the city adopted a $464.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 and a five-year capital improvement plan. That makes the implementation of approved spending and future funding decisions part of the work ahead.

According to the city’s election information, Pompano Beach has a six-member commission consisting of the mayor and five district commissioners. District commissioners serve two-year terms, meaning the outcomes will influence a period of decisions that extends well beyond election night.

Election Results and Next Steps

The Broward County results website showed its latest update at 9:31:03 p.m. on November 3, with 343 of 346 precincts fully reporting and three partially reporting.

The displayed 99.1% figure refers to precincts fully reporting. It does not establish that 99.1% of every ballot has been counted.

Countywide, the dashboard reported 661,417 ballots counted and turnout of 48.4%. Early voting was marked complete, while vote-by-mail and Election Day reporting remained partial.

The results remain unofficial pending completion of the count and certification. Readers can review the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ results dashboard for subsequent updates.

Villij News will follow Hawkins-Williams’ transition into the District 4 role and the commission decisions that address the housing, redevelopment and neighborhood priorities raised during the campaign.

Source: Broward County Supervisor of Elections, unofficial returns updated November 3, 2026, at 9:31:03 p.m.; City of Pompano Beach; prior Villij News reporting; and an exclusive statement from Patricia Hawkins-Williams.