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Mayor Anderson previews Edison Festival parades, student honors and police contract ratification
Summary
Mayor Kevin Anderson reminded residents about Presidents Day and the rescheduled council meeting, announced Edison Festival of Light parade dates, said the council will ratify a police union contract that the union approved 193–2, and previewed recognitions for a veterans nonprofit and two students.
Mayor Kevin Anderson on Friday reminded Fort Myers residents that the city will not meet on Presidents Day and previewed community events and agenda items for the council's next meeting.
Anderson urged residents to note that the council meeting normally held Monday will instead occur Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in city council chambers, with viewing available on Comcast channel 98 and via the city's livestream.
The mayor highlighted the Edison Festival of Light, saying the Children's Parade is set for Sunday and the Grand Parade of Lights will take place the following Saturday, with the Saturday night parade beginning at 7:00 p.m. "I hope to see you all down there," Anderson said, inviting public attendance.
Anderson said the council will recognize St. Vincent Depal Cares for its work assisting veterans. "As a veteran, I appreciate that," he said, adding: "Nobody should go hungry. Nobody should live on the streets. Nobody should go without healthcare. But when it comes to our veterans ... they especially should not be living on the street." The mayor described the group's efforts as helping veterans find "safe, decent, adequate housing."
He also previewed student recognitions, saying two high school students—one from Dumbar and one from Fort Myers High—will be honored for high GPAs and civic involvement. Anderson said he would withhold their names and backgrounds until the presentation.
On labor matters, Anderson told listeners the council will ratify a police union contract at the Tuesday meeting and reported that the police union membership ratified the agreement by a vote of 193 to 2. "We'll also be ratifying that contract, making sure we're taking care of those who take care of us," he said.
The mayor closed by reminding residents of the parades and encouraging attendance at both the children's and Grand Parade of Lights.
The council is scheduled to meet Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.; no council action on the contract was recorded in this address, only that ratification will be on the upcoming agenda.
