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Fred Burson

Ward 5 Councilperson2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
34
Total speaking time
2:19:00
Avg per meeting
4:05
Segments
2456

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Top issues during term (12)(Business Jobs)

high↓Mar 2026[12]

Economic Development Master Plan and Stakeholder Input

Investors can receive federal capital gains tax exclusions for qualified long-term investments.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

WNBA partnership inquiry

Unknown — no terms have been discussed yet.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Commercial Property Improvement Grants

Total recommended funding of $266,776.07 drawn from trust funds.

high↓Feb 2026[5]

City Attorney Recruitment and Selection

Salary and benefits for the city attorney position will be determined during upcoming contract negotiations.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

General City Updates and Project Status

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grant Enhancement

Committed $372,715.18 in CRA matching grant funds across two projects.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Establishing Target Industry Sectors

Professional services budget includes approximately $56,700 available for consultant services.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Step-Up-to-Work Program Age Requirements

Absorbed within existing operating budgets.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Municipal Employee Compensation and Collective Bargaining Impasse

Potential increased personnel expenditures if wage adjustments are negotiated.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Fort Myers Yacht Basin Lease Extension and Redevelopment

Multi-million dollar private investment exceeding $95 million in waterfront redevelopment.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Downtown Storm Mitigation and Resiliency Grants

Grant award of $8,769.00 from the Downtown Trust Fund.

medium→Jun 2026[0]

Downtown Activity and Event Programming

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Decisions during term (0)

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