The Honorable Kevin B. AndersonMayor, City of Fort Myers. Anderson, current Ward 4 Councilman, will replace outgoing Mayor Randy Henderson, who resigned in April to run for Congress but lost during the primary. McMiller said there's so much left to be done in the city of Fort Myers and she doesn't have to be mayor to work toward change. View Jason D. Besler's profile. 780 likes. Email: [emailprotected] } He admits the mistakes of the pastbut says he has put it behind him. background-color: #f9d334; But it will not close with the election of the citys first Black Mayor, as Democrats had hoped. Kevin Anderson (born 1970) is listed at 9366 N Martindale St Detroit, Mi 48204 and has no known political party affiliation. Eduardo "Eddie" G. Tarazona . Then he hopes to moveto infrastructure improvements and provide grants to homeowners for landscaping, he said, adding signs announcing the names of subdivisions. McMillerreceived a boost to her campaign after the Florida Democratic Party got involved through their Municipal Victory Program, which aims to organize Democrats to win in local elections, ultimately advancing Democratic policies, according to its website. While most of the national conversation is on the likely face-off of incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and the presumed Democratic nominee, former Vice-President Joe Biden, in the 2020 presidential election, the ballot facing local voters is a heavy one - everything from county commissioners to city council seats is on the ballot this year. "Kevin Priola finally made the move to the party he's consistently voted with," Colorado GOP Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown said in a statement. background-color: #f9f9f9; .leg-hnt-leadership { .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} color:white; @media (max-width:600px) { "Too many focus all their attention on downtown," he said. I made the tough decisions to help keep the company fiscally sound. Anderson will compete against Councilwoman Gaile Anthony, of Ward 6, who announced her candidacy in December. Meanwhile, Anderson had great support from the Lee Countys GOP, with the group even sending a mailer accusing McMiller of child abuse. margin-right: 12px; $('.pastResponses').show(); Im a guy who tries to play by the rules. .votebox-results-cell--check { Ruffin, who will be 46 in October,has a long court record that includes multiple felony charges. The Florida League of Mayors is governed by a Board of Directors. }) Anderson is expected to be sworn in during the next council meeting on Nov. 16. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. overflow-y: hidden; He stood unsuccessfully for the Nationals in Tamworth at the 2007 election.[7]. .outer_percentage { I was quickly recognized as an officer who was committed to serving our community. "I feel great actually," McMiller said. event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Events like SRQs Where The Votes Are workshops made Ogles one of Southwest Floridas most respected political analysts, and outlets like WWSB ABC 7 and WSRQ Sarasota have featured his insights. margin: auto; width: 100%; width: 100%; While he said his experience on council has been fulfilling, it's also been tough to make some hard decisions. This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. In case you missed it:Third candidate announces run for Fort Myers mayor. width: 57%; The November election will be on Tuesday, November 8. color: #0645ad; text-align: left !important; } Item Link List Item 1. He can be reached at [emailprotected]. .inner_percentage.Democratic { More recently, Anderson, 61, has been recovering from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. This page includes: Who runs the cities? Source. color: #888; St. Petersburg, Florida 33704. View details on more than 95 Million registered voters across the United States. Hes strictly from the law enforcement end, McMiller said. Anderson said he believes when the race became partisan it opened the door fornasty politicking. Anderson was supposed to run for reelection in 2019 but was granted an extra year in office when the city of Fort Myers decided to move their elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and national races as a cost-cutting measure. color: #888; The race, though traditionally nonpartisan, took on the politics of the national election. if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64035b406a7d9').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { Only mayors are eligible for membership. Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson makes a point during a public meeting In 2020, Anderson received 39.9% of the vote in a three-way primary and 53% in the final election. 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Ultimately, she said she got in the race to give the working class a voice and has focused on the issue of affordable housing and the homeless in Fort Myers, while also urging more reform and oversight of the Fort Myers Police Department. "I'm excited. Click here to read the survey answers. display: table; } Main Phone: 763-533-8196 [3] McMillers campaign also accused Andersons supporters of starting a fake website in her name to malign her that includes a photo of her at her first appearance. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Kevin B. Anderson was sworn in as the 62nd Mayor of Fort Myers on November 16, 2020, after serving as Ward 4 councilperson for the previous two years. left: 0; box-sizing: border-box; .votebox-results-metadata-p { Lets get them mental health help. font-weight: bold; An active community member with a long history of community involvement, Anderson has been a resident of Fort Myers since 1979, serving on numerous boards and coalitions in Southwest Florida. .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { The two were the top vote-getters inthe primary. | padding-bottom: 8px; In the August primary, Anderson collected about 39% of the vote while McMiller totaled about 35%. I'm committed to investing in the future of Hennepin County! Ruffin emerged as a candidate on the same day that Cranford withdrew. } Winners from each party's primary in May advanced to the general election. Ruffin says he has ideas for city projectsbut cites one-on-one helping the homeless as a goal and sharing his cooking skills to help people get back into the workforce. Prior to joining Chicos, Anderson had a more than 24-year career with the Fort Myers Police Department, holding the rank of Major at retirement. font-weight: bold; This article summarises and expands on a paper, "A factor of two", published in Climate Policy, May 2020. background-color: #db0000; Leadership starts with listening, and collaborating with the community. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { If McMiller wins she would make history by becoming the first Black woman leader of the city. position: relative; font-size: 1.25em; .indicate_scroll { height: 22px; Anderson also praised Lawing for how he has presented himself to council members and the public during debates. The two of them were up for reelection this year. His work has appeared nationally in The Advocate, Wired and other publications. Toggle navigation VoterRecords . Jacob Ogles has covered politics in Florida since 2000 for regional outlets including SRQ Magazine in Sarasota, The News-Press in Fort Myers and The Daily Commercial in Leesburg. "I decided to run because I want to see things better for the people, forthe whole of Fort Myers,"Ruffin said. Instead of us focusing on just the presidential election, we know most changegoes from the bottom up rather than the top down, McMiller said. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. width: 250px; Contributors & reporters: Phil Ammann, Roseanne Dunkelberger, A.G. Gancarski, Anne Geggis, Kelly Hayes, Ryan Nicol, Jacob Ogles, Gray Rohrer, Jesse Scheckner, Christine Sexton, Andrew Wilson, Wes Wolfe, and Mike Wright. McMiller was seen as a solid competition, though, thanks to significant resources courtesy of the Florida Democratic Party as leaders look to boost candidates in down-ballot races. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award Selection Committee.[10]. Scott Franklin (Incumbent) Keith R. Hayden Jr. Kenneth "Kenny" James Hartpence. display: inline-block; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Mr Anderson still claimed the "Sydney allowance" which is a payment of up to $300 a night provided to MPs who live more than 70km from the parliament while living on the boat. .widget-img { width: 250px; In recent days, McMillers campaign went after Anderson for donor records that show he was receiving large sums of money from a smaller number of people while McMillers campaign brought in smaller contributions. McMiller said she also worked with law enforcement as a child protectioninvestigator. } Fort Myers City Councilman Kevin Anderson bested Dunbar leader Jacquelyn McMiller in the race to succeed Randy Henderson as Mayor of the city. flex: 0 0 175px; Former President Barack Obama said Republicans have been "cowed into accepting" a series of positions that "would be unrecognizable and unacceptable even five years ago or a . .inner_percentage.Libertarian { The first was to the Childrens Service Council of Lee County, and the second was to the newly created State of Florida Juvenile Justice Standards and Training Commission, on which I served as the inaugural chairperson. font-weight: 500; Ruffin's candidacymeans the race will be decided in the Nov. 8 general election. Bob Cousy. .widget-row.heading { color: white; That area makes up more than 50% of the citys property tax revenue, but has fewer services, including longer emergency response time. The Hon. } He said he is for more transparency andhas focused on affordable housing, but more recently he voted for the city to fund workforce housing instead. Anderson received the most at 39.91% of the vote, and McMiller won 35.76% of the vote. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } McMiller celebrated at the Luminary with fellow Democratic candidates.. } Anderson is also backed by the Hispanic Vote Political Action Committee Southwest Florida chapter. } 02:08. .votebox { Kevin Anderson saves one match point to beat Ilya Ivashka in a final-set tie-break at the Australian Open. "Ths big thing is fixing the water problem.". Since then, the FDP has helped her campaign with digital advertising, fundraising, organizing and political communications. } Kevin B. Anderson (born 1948) is an American sociologist, Marxist humanist, author, and professor. } [2] Anderson is also a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Tamworth for the Nationals since 26 March 2011. I have the experience to be the tough leader Fort Myers needs. } The people are realizing that as well and that is supportive of the turnout that happened in August for the primary.. Service workers need to be able to live here.. Anderson said as mayor he would like to focus the CRA on "truly blighted areas," he said. clear: both; } The election, prompted by Hendersons resignation this year torun for Congress, ends a historic political year in the Lee County seat, months after a bust of Robert E. Lee came down in the citys downtown. District . .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} height: 56px; Tamworth Electorate Office Ministerial Office Parliamentary Activity He has resigned to run for Floridas 19th congressional district. } For example, he said, some projects he has voted for as a commissioner on the board of the Community Redevelopment Agency he has questioned whether that's the best way to provide tax incentives. Anderson, the top vote-getter in the primary, blazed ahead of his opponent Jaccquelyn McMiller. Counties | div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } America's politics can be better. } To save moneythe city of Fort Myers in 2019 moved its elections to coincide with national elections. Currently Mayor Anderson serves on the chair of the CRA, the advisory board of Barbaras Friends, the Board of Directors for the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties, as well as serves as a mentor for the Lee Public Schools Foundation's Take Stock in Children program. max-height: 580px; Ruffin became a candidate just before the qualifying deadline and has raised lunch pail issues that affect wage earners struggling to make it in a community that has seen an explosion in development of expensive homes. } Public policy. padding-left: 10px; The lack of housing options has been front and center at City Hall, starting with a program meant to increase the workforce housing stock in the city and a downtown homeless encampment, which was recently removed due to the closure of a city park. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { 8. The first thing for housing is looking at creating an affordable housing trust fund.. I have the experience to manage new growth and improve existing neighborhoods. I believe, and I know I am more well-rounded, she said. } In a wide-ranging interview with The. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Kevin Costner. display: inline-block; FORT MYERS. color: black; float: right; width: 100% Mayor Anderson retired from Chicos FAS, Inc. in June 2019 after 15 years. font-weight: bold; padding:7px 8px 8px; .race_footer { } Kevin Anderson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. She moved as a child with her family to Fort Myers 50 years ago. The McMiller campaign called the mailer misleading because the case was dropped by the state attorneys office and was never prosecuted. He was one of the first officers assigned to the School Resource Officer program, established the Habitual Juvenile Offender Unit and introduced the Citizen Police Academy and Citizens on Patrol programs. Kevin John ANDERSON, MP Member of the Legislative Assembly Member for Tamworth Minister for Lands and Water, and Minister for Hospitality and Racing Member of The Nationals Contact Details To ensure the speediest handling of messages, please select the correct address. Tough times require leadership that will engage in tough conversations, no matter how uncomfortable they may be. Leonard L. Serratore. Fort Myers has scrambled to repair, update and expand its water supplyand had to buy water from Lee County to make up for low supply levels earlier this year. display: block; In tough times, experience matters. "When I grew up in Fort Myers, Anderson Avenue, before it became MLK was multi- cultural, you could go into a restaurant and see many cultures," Ruffin said. .race_header.republican { Floridas Ethics Commission recently found probable causeto investigate Police ChiefDerrick Diggsregarding credit card use. McMiller said she grew up in Dunbar and has lived in Gateway, which helps her understand the area better. Details may include related records, political party, location, and more. He will be sworn in along with Johnny Streets, Liston Bochette IIIand Darla Betzer Bonk, who also won their elections on Tuesday. display: block; } Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Anderson is the New South Wales Minister for Lands and Water and the Minister for Hospitality and Racing in the Perrottet ministry since December 2021. Biography Kevin Allen was born in Westminster, Colorado. color: #6db24f; We need everyone to be one and be together.". .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } font-weight: 200; column-gap: 1em; Tough times require leadership that puts the public interest over party agendas. All rights reserved. Anderson, a retired Fort Myers police officer, celebrated his election win night at the Ranch, along with other GOP members. [1] [2] Early life and education [ edit] Financial reports for any office reaching beyond the borders of Seminole County are HERE. padding-top: 5px; } Anderson, who retired from the Fort MyersPolice Department as a captain said public safety is a primary objective in his campaign. background-color: #dac113; This has caused much confusion to many, wondering which party he . Priola's announcement prompted one rating service to change its forecast for the state Senate from leans D to likely D. Hopefully, what you do is you start building pride, Anderson said. In case you missed it: Fort Myers councilman tests positive for coronavirus, shows COVID-19 symptoms, I think the city needs leadership that is for all of Fort Myers, Anderson said. .inner_percentage { line-height: 1.5em; Anderson is Professor of Sociology, Political Science and Feminist studies at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). font-size: .9em; Colorado state Sen. Kevin Priola says he is switching his party registration from Republican to Democratic, citing the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the continued claims by Donald . Fort Myers City Councilman Kevin Anderson bested Dunbar leader Jacquelyn McMiller in the race to succeed Randy Henderson as Mayor of the city. } .non_result_row th { "He's done a course correction, he's getting us on a path toward a very positive future for the city," the mayor said. display: inline; Mayor Anderson retired from Chicos FAS, Inc. in June 2019 after 15 years. Mayor Anderson retired from Chico's FAS, Inc. in June 2019 after 15 years. Nadeau ( Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 34A. Kevin Anderson may refer to: Kevin Anderson (Kentucky) Kevin Anderson (Minnesota) Kevin R. Anderson. Join Facebook to connect with Kevin Anderson and others you may know. background-color: grey; Three candidates filed for the primary, and top two vote-getters Kevin Anderson and Danny Nadeau made it to the general election for the seat, which represents the communities of Champlin . p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} } Anderson said he would like to pay attention to Dunbar and try to bring more business to the area to bring up the neighborhood. Judge Anderson, Iowa City, was appointed to the bench in July 2014. .
} Henderson's last day as mayor is Nov. 16. Prior to joining Chico's, Anderson had a more than 24-year career with the Fort Myers Police Department, holding the rank of Major at retirement. He recently wrapped up the world premiere production of Tracy Letts's "THE MINUTES", a scathing political satire, directed by Tracy's longtime collaborator "AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY" director Anna Shapiro, and co-starring fellow ensemble member and "CSI" star William Petersen. } Page 1 of 9,554,649. 00:02 01:45 Yellowstone star Kevin Costner has never been afraid to speak his mind, and that goes double when it comes to the 2020 presidential election. May 12, 2021, 12:27 PM. Following the rules is important to me, Anderson said, adding:If the GOP and the Young Republicans want to endorse me thats their right to do it., In case you missed it:Kevin Anderson announces mayoral run, More:Mayoral race continues to runoff in November between Anderson and McMiller.