The Fort Myers Beach Public Safety Committee on Oct. 21 voted to appoint Don Thomas as chair and Karen Farrell as vice chair.

The committee opened the meeting by approving minutes from its Feb. 20, 2025 meeting after a motion and second; a roll-call-style confirmation followed and the minutes were approved.

Chair nominations then moved quickly. Committee members put forward and voted to confirm Don Thomas as chair; the committee then confirmed Karen Farrell as vice chair. Members said they expect Thomas to serve 1 year in the chair role and that Farrell agreed to serve as vice chair for the coming term.

The appointments were made by voice vote during the public session; members responded “Aye” when the chair asked for those in favor. No recorded roll-call vote listing individual yes/no votes was entered into the transcript.

The committee made no other formal personnel appointments during the meeting.

The committee adjourned after routine and scheduling items.