Dunedin voters will choose a city commissioner, while voters in the Palm Harbor fire district will choose a fire commissioner in two local contests on the Nov. 3 ballot.

These races appear on different ballots according to voters' addresses. The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections lists both contests among a wider range of federal, state, county and local choices.

Dunedin commission

Nan Bennett and Mark A. Ossian are running for City Commission Seat 4, according to the elections office's official candidate list.

Bennett is a professional engineer and former Dunedin utilities director. Her stated priorities include more efficient services, storm preparedness and workforce housing, according to her Activate Pinellas profile.

Ossian is a lawyer, certified public accountant and Dunedin High School graduate. His priorities include marina and dock repairs and managing growth while preserving downtown's character, according to his profile in the same guide.

The city has posted a recording of the candidates' Oct. 1 public forum for voters seeking their views directly.

Palm Harbor fire district

Benjamin Nichols and incumbent Julie Peluso are competing for Seat 2 on the Palm Harbor Special Fire Control and Rescue District board. The elections office lists both on the ballot and identifies Peluso as the incumbent in its qualifying information.

Peluso's VOTE411 responses identify potential property-tax reductions and firefighter recruitment and retention as key challenges. She says maintaining training, protective equipment and flood-response capabilities is a priority.

Nichols had not submitted responses to that VOTE411 questionnaire when checked. Readers can also review the Beacon's previous profile of Nichols.

Where and when to vote

Early voting runs through Sunday, Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at seven sites. Voters may use any Pinellas early-voting location, including the Centre of Palm Harbor, 1500 16th St., and Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive in Clearwater.

The official early-voting page lists all locations and identification requirements.

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must use their assigned polling place. Check a precinct-specific sample ballot through the elections office to confirm which local contests apply.