Article Archives: Politics

The Voices We Don’t Hear: Fear Has No Place in Public Education

By Carline Saintilus, candidate for Lee County School Board, District 5 | Special to EastLeeNews.com Over the past several months on the campaign trail, I

How Do Voters Choose a Judge?

By Vera Bergermann, Candidate for 20th Judicial Circuit Court, Group 19 Primary elections often have low voter turnout, and many voters leave judicial races blank

My Vision for Lee County

A Conversation About Growth, Infrastructure, Conservation and Accountability By Amanda Cochran | Candidate for Lee County Commission, District 5 Lee County is experiencing tremendous growth,

Ola Hawatmeh Is Prepared to Represent District 19

EDITORIAL ENDORSEMENT | By Katrina Salokar, Editor and Publisher of the East Lee County News, The ROAR Florida’s 19th Congressional District needs a representative who

More Than 100 Trials Prepared Me for the Bench

By Mike Colombo | Candidate for Lee County Court Judge, Group 5 I decided to seek this office because I believe my legal experience, courtroom

LeeGOP Chair Calls for an End to Political Smears

By Mercedes Price-Harry, Chairwoman of the Lee County GOP Executive Committee | LeeGOP.org As Chairwoman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, I am calling

East Lee County News Endorses India Palencia for Lee County School Board, District 6

East Lee County News, The ROAR, endorses India Palencia for Lee County School Board, District 6, the countywide at-large seat. Palencia has demonstrated persistence, firsthand

Commentary: Progress Is Measured by Every Child

East Lee County News endorses Carline Saintilus for Lee County School Board, District 5. Saintilus is a Christian businesswoman and community advocate who has demonstrated