Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Myers public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with critical priority
McCollum Hall Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
The CRA has received proposals to run a restaurant and a music-focused performing arts space at the restored McCollum Hall; qualified proposers go before the commissioners December 2. The CRA keeps ownership of the property.
Manuel's Branch and Billy Creek Dredging Project
The city, Caloosahatchee waterkeeper advocates, and Fort Myers High School students are forming a working group to review Manuel's Branch water testing, and cleanup work has begun in Billy's Creek with dredging and debris removal planned.
McCollum Hall Redevelopment and Property Acquisition
The CRA hired consultants to chase New Market Tax Credit financing for the McCollum Hall project in the MLK redevelopment area — a key piece of revitalizing that corridor.
City Manager Executive Search
Council approved a 15% raise for John Lege III while he serves as interim city manager, effective December 10.
Fiscal Year 2027 Utility Infrastructure and Capital Planning
The city is expanding its wellfield with six new backup-powered wells to ensure reliable drinking water during storms, funded entirely by a $35.8 million state principal-forgiveness loan.
Reverse Osmosis Wellfield Expansion Project
The city is expanding its wellfield with six new backup-powered wells to ensure reliable drinking water during storms, funded entirely by a $35.8 million state principal-forgiveness loan.