IN SEARCH OF CANDIDATES FOR THE LEE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BoCC)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Must NOT serve the whims of special interests (i.e., developers, attorneys, realtors) or regurgitate partisan talking points;
- Must NOT limit input to only those who have a financial stake in the outcome of issues voted on by the BOCC and MUST study issues and gather information from all sides;
- MUST be respectful to constituents, value their input, and understand that being a County Commissioner means representing ALL people in Lee County and NEVER condescend to or patronize those residents who have the courage to speak up;
- Must NOT make back room deals with colleagues, special interests, the County Manager, or the County Attorney and be committed to transparency, accountability, and following Sunshine Laws.
Change is only possible if you have the courage to step forward and are willing to challenge the status quo. Change in government will not occur unless and until good people take office and actually represent the good people that put them there.
The position is located in Fort Myers, FL; salary is $100,289 per annum (salary increases as population grows). Generous benefits package including retirement, lots of vacation and sick leave (another $30,000 – $40,000).
Starting date: Campaigning begins immediately
Contact: Women For a Better Lee, WFBL2022@gmail.com