Mother of slain Coral Springs vice mayor files to run for her commission seat

Marly Metayer, the mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, has filed to run for her daughter’s commission seat, records show.

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According to the Coral Springs campaign finance portal, Marly Metayer is listed as one of five “active” candidates running for seat 3.

Her daughter Nancy Metayer, who made history as the first Haitian-American and Black woman elected onto the Coral Springs City Commission, was found dead in her home on April 1. Police charged her husband Stephen Bowen with her murder. Her death sent shockwaves through South Florida and the local Haitian community. Nancy Metayer, 38, was planning to run for Congress.

Coral Springs residents will vote on the commissioner seat during the Nov. 3 election. The winner will serve a two-year term.

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Nancy Metayer, known for her environmentalism and social justice advocacy, was first elected in 2020 and reelected in 2024. Hundreds of community members and elected officials attended her funeral just weeks ago.

There does not appear to be a public comment from Marly Metayer or official campaign website as of Wednesday evening. She could not be reached for comment.

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