City Commission

Seat 5
Elected 2024
Term Expires 2028
Email Mayor David Henson

Mayor David Henson was reelected to the City Commission in August 2024 and is currently serving his second term as Mayor.  Mayor Henson currently serves as the City's representative on the MetroPlan Orlando Municipal Advisory Committee, the Leadership Seminole Board of Directors and is the City's alternate representative on the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO).  He had previously served as a member of the City Commission when first elected in 1989 and served continuously in that capacity through November 2002 when he was termed out. Over the years, Mayor Henson has actively been involved in the progress and further development of the Casselberry community by volunteering as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, serving as Chair until his recent election as Mayor.  He has always been a strong advocate for code enforcement issues and was instrumental in the creation of the Casselberry Community Redevelopment District.  

Mayor Henson was a Casselberry business owner having operated his vehicle maintenance establishment for 37 years before retiring and is a former president of the Casselberry Kiwanis Club.  He actively participates in a group called the Future of Hunting in Florida, is a USA certified Archery Instructor, a state certified Hunter Safety Instructor, and is the Vice President of the Florida Bowhunters Association.   Mayor Henson has been a City resident since 1982.      

Seat 3
Elected 2022
Term Expires 2026
Email Commissioner Mark Busch

Commissioner Mark Busch was elected to the City Commission in November of 2018 and is currently serving his first term on the City Commission. He is a current board member for the Casselberry Chamber of Commerce and formerly served as Vice Chairman of the Orange County Soil and Water District. Commissioner Busch is a graduate of Valencia College and the University of Central Florida where he obtained a degree in Biology. He is a small business owner who has focused on services to the transportation industry that help private and municipal fleets meet their environmental requirements. Commissioner Busch has been a resident of the City of Casselberry since 2017 and lives with his wife, Elizabeth, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ellie, on Lake Concord.

Seat 4Elected 2024
Term Expires 2028
Email Commissioner Thomas Kirk

Commissioner Kirk was elected to the City Commission in August 2024 and is currently serving his first term on the City Commission. Commissioner Kirk is a United States Air Force veteran. He brings more than 30 years of government service with his experience primarily in public safety and with the Florida Department of Highway Safety. He served on the City’s Planning & Zoning Board from April 2023 to August 2024. As a member of his community’s board of directors, Commissioner Kirk has worked closely with residents and City staff on various utility projects. Commissioner Kirk has been an area resident for more than 15 years and is committed to ensuring Casselberry is one of the safest and cleanest cities in central Florida.

Seat 1
Elected 2022
Term Expires 2026
Email Vice Mayor Anthony Aramendia

Commissioner Aramendia has served on the City Commission since November 2011 when he was appointed to fill a vacancy for Seat 1 after a former Commissioner left before the term was completed. He has retained his seat having been unopposed in the elections of August 2012 and August 2014. Commissioner Aramendia was re-elected to the City Commission in August 2018, and was unopposed again in 2022. He is presently serving in his third and final full term of office.

Commissioner Aramendia currently serves as the City's representative on, and is Chairman of, the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). He is also the current President of the Seminole Cultural Arts Council, Vice President of Casselberry's Friends of the Park, Chairman of the annual "Earthfest" event, a Member of the Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka Board of Directors, a Leadership Seminole 25 Alumni, and a Member on both the Leadership Seminole Government Committee and the Arts and Culture Committee.

Commissioner Aramendia previously served on the Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission for four years, two years as the Vice Chairman, and was Chairman for Casselberry's Housing Task Force. He has been a City resident since 2004.

Seat 2
Elected 2024
Term Expires 2026
Email Commissioner Nancy Divita

Commissioner Divita has served on the City Commission since January 2024 when she was appointed to fill a vacancy for Seat 2 after a former Commissioner resigned before the term was completed. She then was elected to fill the unexpired term for Seat 2 in August 2024.

Prior to her civic engagement, Commissioner Divita held a prominent leadership role at a Fortune 100 Company. However, driven by a passion for community service, she made the bold decision to transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. After extensive research on cities in Seminole County, she chose Casselberry as the ideal location for her small business. Despite living just 14 minutes away, Commissioner Divita moved to Casselberry even before securing a site for her business. Her commitment was fueled by a desire to not only reside in but actively contribute to her chosen community. For over 10 years, she owned and operated Anytime Fitness in Casselberry.

Commissioner Divita holds a Master of Business Administration from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business and possesses professional designations in financial/estate planning and insurance claims law. Her dedication to the welfare and support of children in the community is exemplified by her service on the Board of Directors for Kids House of Seminole.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Parkinson’s Association of Central Florida, reflecting her broader dedication to public health and support for families navigating serious illness.

Commissioner Divita’s dedication to public service is further evident through her involvement in various city committees, including the City’s Charter Review Committee in 2015 and 2023. Additionally, she has served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Board of Trustees. A proud Casselberry resident since 2014, Commissioner Divita continues to actively contribute to the betterment of our community.