Coral Springs police Sgt. Bill Capplis launches campaign for city commission seat 3
Coral Springs, Florida – Coral Springs Police Sgt. Bill Capplis is officially stepping into the political arena, announcing a campaign kickoff event for his bid for City Commission Seat 3. The event is scheduled for June 1 and will mark the beginning of his run for public office as more candidates prepare to enter the race ahead of the November 2026 election.
The kickoff will take place at Wings Plus on Sample Road, a well-known local restaurant and bar that often hosts community gatherings. Supporters and residents are invited to attend the event, which will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. According to the campaign invitation, the event is open to the public and will also accept contributions in line with city election rules.
Capplis brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement to his campaign. He has served the Coral Springs Police Department for 26 years and is currently assigned to the department’s Community Involvement Unit, where he has worked closely with residents and local organizations. His campaign announcement comes alongside plans to retire from policing later this year, a transition he says will allow him to continue serving the city in a different role.
While he prepares to move from law enforcement into politics, the race for Seat 3 is already drawing significant attention. The seat became open following the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer earlier this year, creating a vacancy that will be filled in the upcoming election cycle. The winner of the November 2026 election will serve the remainder of her term.
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Metayer, who had been reelected in 2024, died in a tragic incident at her Coral Springs home. According to police and prosecutors, she was fatally shot by her husband, Stephen Bowen. Authorities have charged Bowen with first-degree murder and evidence tampering. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case remains part of ongoing legal proceedings.
The emotional circumstances surrounding the vacancy have added an additional layer of attention to the upcoming race. Several candidates have already filed paperwork to compete for the seat, signaling what is expected to be a competitive election. Alongside Capplis, other declared candidates include Erick Nyatenya, Adeline Darius, Terry Ann Williams Edden, and Marly Metayer, the mother of the late vice mayor.
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As the field continues to develop, the official qualifying period for municipal candidates in Coral Springs is set to run from June 8 through June 12. After that window closes, the list of candidates will be finalized ahead of the general election scheduled for November 3.
For Capplis, the campaign kickoff represents the first formal step in a new chapter of public service. His message has centered on continuing his long-standing commitment to the Coral Springs community, this time from within city government rather than law enforcement.
With multiple candidates entering the race and a seat shaped by recent tragedy now open, the upcoming election is expected to draw strong local interest. Residents will soon begin weighing their options as Coral Springs prepares for a new chapter in its city leadership.
