Boca Raton mayoral candidate Andy Thomson is touting another strong fundraising quarter, saying his latest haul reflects growing grassroots energy behind his campaign.
Thomson raised nearly $48,000 for his official campaign account during the third quarter, with his total nearing $100,000, according to figures released by his team. His affiliated political committee, Running with Andy Thomson, added another $109,600 this quarter, for a combined total of nearly $275,000 raised so far between both accounts
Campaign officials said Thomson’s third-quarter numbers more than doubled the amount raised by Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas, who is also running for the post.
“These numbers reflect the incredible momentum our campaign is building,” Thomson said. “Residents from every neighborhood are stepping up to be part of a movement that puts Boca’s residents first.”
Thomson, a lawyer and former City Council member, has served in various civic roles since first elected to the Council in 2018. After a brief hiatus following an unsuccessful 2022 House bid, he returned to the City Council in March 2024, winning his seat with more than 60% of the vote.
Thomson also teaches local and state government at Florida Atlantic University and is known for his community initiatives, including his Run the City project, a grassroots cleanup effort.
Now, Thomson is running to succeed Mayor Scott Singer, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. The open race has drawn heavy interest as Boca Raton faces key decisions on growth, development and downtown planning.
Among the biggest flashpoints is the proposed government campus redevelopment plan, which would overhaul the city’s administrative complex and surrounding land. Supporters, including Nachlas, say the project would modernize outdated facilities and revitalize the area. But opponents argue it would overdevelop public land and sideline residents from the decision-making process.
Thomson has opposed the project from the start, making it a centerpiece of his campaign. He launched a citywide listening tour to gather resident feedback on the plan and other issues.
After hearing overwhelming opposition from residents at his sessions, Thomson said he took those concerns directly to City Hall and led efforts to ensure voters — not city officials — would have the final say. The City Council later voted to place the issue on the ballot.
“Boca residents deserve to have a voice in shaping the future of their city,” Thomson said. “I’ll always listen, lead, and make sure decisions are made with the community — not behind closed doors.”
Nachlas, a former surgical nurse and nonprofit founder, has supported the redevelopment effort and previously loaned her campaign $100,000 to bolster early fundraising. She was appointed to the Council in 2022 and later elected to a full term.
A third candidate, Bernard Korn, a former police officer and teacher, has also filed to run.
Boca Raton’s election is March 10, 2026.
