Democracy Watch

Lee County commissioners rejected an application allowing a private company to provide medical transportation, saying the business failed to give proper documentation.

Collier County is implementing a Beach Renourishment Project to repair damage in 2017 from Hurricane Irma, including building surge barriers such as sand dunes.

The Fort Myers City Council approved adding $5 million for water well projects during its Sept. 15 meeting to meet future infrastructure needs as the city continues to grow.

Fort Myers city council member Liston Bochette urges the city to protect its largest collection of midcentury historic buildings.

In 2016, the metro area of Cape Coral-Fort Myers, which includes the city of Bonita Springs, was ranked the most dangerous area in the country for pedestrians by the Smart Growth America’s Dangerous by Design report. Local citizens and businesses want to do something about it.

Advocates from the Lee County Democratic Black Caucus seek a voice in the upcoming redistricting process.

At the Sep. 9 public hearing, Collier County commissioners passed a motion to set Conservation Collier’s new amended budget for 2021-2022 at $25,182,400. This amended budget is nearly a $25 million increase from its 2020-2021 adopted budget of $385,100.

The Affordable Housing Task Force gives the city council their ideas for consideration after discussing solutions for the growing gap for several months. The AHTF wants to make lasting changes to help the community for now and the future.

The Port Authority Terminal Expansion project is set to start construction next month after the Lee County Board of Commissioners approved both the project’s funding and several critical contracts at this week’s meeting. The $331 million project is meant to make RSW more efficient, with shorter lines and greater concession options.

Fort Myers City Council passed a motion this week to encourage all area businesses and local government agencies to shine green lights on their buildings, monuments, and thoroughfares across Lee County once the sun sets on Nov. 18. This is a part of an effort to promote awareness of National Injury Prevention Day.