Government
Cape Canaveral is run by a council–manager government. The City Council consists of five members, including the mayor. All seats on the City Council are filled by nonpartisan election as outlined in the City Charter. The City Manager is an appointed position that acts as the city's administrative leader and carries out the council's acts and directives.
- Mayor - Rocky Randels
- Mayor Pro Tem - Bob Hoog
- Councilmember - John Bond
- Councilmember - Buzz Petsos
- Councilmember - Betty Walsh
- City Manager (appointed) - David Greene
- City Clerk (appointed) - Angela Apperson, CMC
In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $1.46 billion.
In 2009-10, the city paid $833,100 for solid waste disposal. This was furnished at a cost from $4.95 to $7.38 monthly per residence.
Federally, Cape Canaveral is part of Florida's 15th congressional district, represented by Republican Bill Posey, elected in 2008.
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