Oct. 22, 2024
The County Commission, including Baxter, voted unanimously to provide five acres of county-owned land for a new Vanderbilt University graduate campus focused on business, computing and engineering — part of a deal projected to generate billions in economic activity for the region.
Source: Vanderbilt News
Sept. 10-11, 2025
As Vice Mayor, Baxter appeared on CBS12 News to discuss a new county proclamation recognizing September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and formally presented it at that week's Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Source: CBS12/WPEC (cw34.com)
Nov. 4, 2025
Commissioners, including Baxter, unanimously approved a $3.3 million contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office to provide security for every commissioner. The vote came with little public discussion, no staff justification, and the county attorney reportedly instructed staff not to discuss the contract with media; a redacted copy obtained by the Palm Beach Post blacked out the scope of work and deputy/vehicle counts.
Source: Palm Beach Post Editorial Board
2026
Baxter announced she would run for Florida's newly drawn 22nd Congressional District, ending her bid for re-election to the County Commission at the time.
Source: WPTV
June 8, 2026
Baxter ended her congressional campaign after a phone call with President Trump, and returned to seeking re-election to her County Commission District 6 seat instead.
Source: WPBF 25 / Palm Beach Post
June 2026
President Trump stated on Truth Social that he preferred Baxter remain in her County Commission seat rather than run for Congress.
Source: WPBF 25 (Facebook post citing Truth Social)
2026
Baxter re-entered the Palm Beach County District 6 Commission race carrying a Trump endorsement; opponents said local community issues should come first.
Source: WPTV
2026
A poll of likely general election voters showed former state Rep. Katherine Waldron holding a double-digit lead over Baxter in the District 6 Commission race.
Source: Florida Politics
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