Fort Myers City Council

A unanimous reversal vote Friday by the Fort Myers City Council on the city police department's participation in the ICE 287(g) program raises questions about the impact of public testimony and leaves many wondering what comes next for the City of Fort Myers?Despite overwhelming opposition expressed during public comment preceding the vote, the council agreed to approve Fort Myers Police Department participation. As the meeting opened, a line of residents and other interested parties waited in anticipation to enter council chambers Friday afternoon for the special meeting concerning proposal 287 (g).

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office would investigate Monday night's split vote by the Fort Myers City Council that will now block city police from entering into a federal government agreement on immigration operations.

New Ward 2 City Council member Diana Giraldo seeks to plan Fort Myers' growth around parks, trails and art in order to enhance quality of life for citizens and visitors. The recently adopted Parks Master Plan and the funding provided by voter approved General Obligation Bonds will play an important role in realizing her vision.

Fort Myers City Council gains new member.

Jacquelyn McMiller and Diana Giraldo are running for the Fort Myers City Council seat being vacated by Johnny Streets. When asked to name the top three issues facing the residents of Ward 2, McMiller and Giraldo gave very different answers. Discover what they think Ward 2 residents want and how they plan to fulfill their needs.

Some Fort Myers city leaders are voicing concerns about the idea of allowing golf carts on some streets, under certain conditions. City council members want to get more information on how other communities have dealt with golf carts on streets. The idea remains alive with the support of Fort Myers City Councilman Fred Burson.

Throughout Southwest Florida, primary voters will cast ballots in a number of county commission and city council races including seats for Lee County Commission, Fort Myers City Council, Cape Coral City Council, and a number of local ballot referendums for voters in Cape Coral, Marco Island and Collier County.

A proposed residential development at the northeast corner of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers was denied permission to advertise during the Aug. 15 Fort Myers City Council meeting.

A proposed apartment project in Fort Myers has area residents concerned about two things: water shortages and increased traffic in an already strained area.

The 2020 U.S. Census data shows that Fort Myers has not only grown in population, but that its composition has changed drastically too, with a significant bump in diversity.