To the editor: The Department of Education has redefined professional degrees for the purposes of student loan qualifications, under the new rules that are in the “big beautiful bill.” I am so concerned that the U.S. will have more of a healthcare shortage than we have now because student ...
To the editor: At the Nov. 19 Regular Council Meeting, I submitted the following to all council members, the city attorney and city manager for questions and comments my three minutes at the end of the meeting would not be sufficient to say what I believe needs to be said. 1. The ...
To the Citizens of Cape Coral, The Charter Review Commission submits for your consideration the following amendment concerning compensation for the Mayor and the City Council. The proposed language establishes that each City Council member shall receive an annual salary of $70,000, and the ...
Family-owned companies and mom-and-pop businesses are statistically dominant in our region. The latest U.S. Census data show that businesses with fewer than 20 employees comprise 86% of all registered establishments in Collier County, 85% in Lee County and 84% in Charlotte County. Small ...
On Nov. 19, 2024, I had the honor of being sworn in as Lee County’s first elected Superintendent of Schools in 50 years. That day was more than a personal milestone. It marked a turning point for our community. For the first time in decades, the people of Lee County had a direct voice in ...
To the Citizens of Cape Coral: Under this next proposed amendment – Council and mayor, compensation, expenses — no increase to salary, retirement benefits, stipends, or any other form of compensation may occur unless several rigorous conditions are satisfied. This amendment creates a ...
