Tamarac Honors Slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer With Emotional Candlelight Vigil

by David Volz April 9, 2026

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Vigil in Tamarac for Nancy Metayer. {David Volz}

Leaders and members of the Tamarac community came together at City Hall on the evening of April 7 to hold a candlelight vigil for Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, who was murdered at her home in Coral Springs.

Vice Mayor Marlon Bolton read a proclamation and at times struggled to contain his emotions. The commission officially recognized April 7, 2026, as Honorable Nancy Metayer Day in Tamarac, and residents were called on to reflect on her legacy and to honor her memory through acts of kindness, unity, and civic engagement.

Bolton shared his feelings about Metayer as he read the proclamation. He described her as having served with honor and distinction as an elected official in Coral Springs, where she championed initiatives that promoted equity, expanded opportunities, and improved the quality of life for residents.

Her influence extended beyond municipal leadership as she engaged in conversations and initiatives at the county, state, and national levels, according to Bolton.

Metayer was known for her ability to bring people together, foster collaboration, and lead with strength and empathy, qualities that earned her respect among colleagues and leaders at every level of government, according to Bolton.

Her leadership was marked by advocacy for families, youth, and underserved communities, and her dedication to creating spaces where every voice could be heard and valued. She inspired people, especially women and young leaders, to pursue lives of purpose, leadership, and service, according to Bolton.

Before winning a seat on the Coral Springs commission, Metayer worked for the City of Tamarac as a community engagement liaison for former District 2 Commissioner and Vice Mayor Mike Gelin from November 2019 until June 2020, according to Joanna Johnson, spokesperson for Tamarac.

“She was soft spoken and brilliant and did a good job for Tamarac,” said Bolton.

Various faith leaders offered prayers. After the proclamation was read, the lights were dimmed, and those in attendance were encouraged to turn on a battery-powered light provided at the door and observe a moment of silence.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.