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Palm Beach Pete Announces Candidacy for Florida Town Mayor
Social media personality Peter Simel, known online as Palm Beach Pete, said he will run for mayor of Palm Beach, Florida. The 71-year-old retired real estate executive listed several proposed free services for residents.
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Social media personality Peter Simel, who uses the name Palm Beach Pete, announced his candidacy for mayor of Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday. The Washington Times reported that Simel, 71, is a retired Florida real estate executive and former college tennis player.
He gained attention online for his physical resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein, though he stated there is no relation. Epstein maintained a waterfront residence in Palm Beach.
In a podcast interview on "The Nicky Gordo Show," Simel outlined plans to offer residents free dog walking, fitness classes, Botox treatments, and mother-in-law therapy. He also proposed importing water from New York City to improve local bagels and pizza, and said his website calls for building a pipeline to bring in that water.
Simel further stated he would provide every resident a free convertible vehicle for 12 months and fund expanded pickleball, padel, and tennis facilities. It remains unclear whether Simel has filed official paperwork to appear on the 2028 ballot. Danielle H.
Moore currently serves as mayor of Palm Beach.
