Amanda Cochran: A Leader Who Listens
By: Amanda Cochran My name is Amanda Cochran, and I am running for Lee County Commission, District 5. I’d like to share a bit about
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Do Words Matter? And At What Cost?
By: Joseph Maguire For this article, I’d like to point out Lee County School District Strategic Plan Objective 13. Objective 13: Increase operational efficiency KPI
Lee County Operations Adjust schedules for Independence Day
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The county’s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows: Solid
Lee Commissioners Commit to $500,000, Zero-Interest Loan for North Fort Myers Affordable Housing Project
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to commit to a $500,000 zero-interest loan to support the development of 78 multi-family units in
Residents Urged To Participate In Local Elections
By: Maggie Cooper Some American people focus most of their attention and interest on federal politics and the federal government. However, it is also important
Lee Commissioners Vote to Build Longer, Wider Fort Myers Beach Pier to Replace Pier Destroyed by Hurricane Ian
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to direct staff to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach Pier to 1,000 feet long and 12 feet
Big Decisions Could End Up In Front of Lee County Voters
By: Grant Fichter The voters in Lee County are looking at a potential change in how our Board of County Commissioners are elected, how many
Lee Commissioners Approve Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements for Lee Boulevard and Joan Avenue North
The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures Tuesday to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and other intersection improvements at Lee Boulevard
Lee Commissioners Approve Agreement with Town of Fort Myers Beach to Restore and Nourish Estero Island Beach
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an interlocal agreement with the Town of Fort Myers Beach for restoration and nourishment of
Making The Case For A Better Lee County
By: Matt Caldwell Two questions have repeatedly come up in recent political discussion around the county: should the Lee County Commission have single-member districts, and
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