Charlotte County voters ousted two incumbent commissioners after challengers John Fleming and Kim Amontree made growth, infrastructure and development policy central to their campaigns, potentially reshaping the commission’s direction.
Lee County is moving forward with changes to the Southeast Lee Plan aimed at encouraging jobs, preserving open space and steering growth away from strip commercial development. The proposal now heads to county commissioners for final approval.
Charlotte County commissioners voted 4-1 to raise water and wastewater connection fees for new construction by about 33%, while residential utility rates will rise 3.5%, following a contentious public hearing dominated by growth and infrastructure concerns.
