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Cape Coral council opens debate on switching to a strong‑mayor government; city attorney to draft options
Summary
Council members debated whether to let voters choose a move from the current city‑manager form to a strong‑mayor model, directing the city attorney to draft options and transition language for future consideration.
Council member Long urged fellow councilors on Dec. 10 to put the question of a strong‑mayor form of government before Cape Coral voters, saying direct electoral accountability could improve executive decisions and fiscal results.
"I think the voters deserve to at least make this decision," Council member Long said during a wide‑ranging exchange on structure, staffing and transition planning. He pointed to other larger Florida cities that employ strong‑mayor systems as models for increased executive accountability.
Supporters said voters should…
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