Lee Board of County Commissioners

Lee County is setting a deadline for home owners to apply for federal money to repair damage from Hurricane Ian more than three years ago. Commissioners also are awarding money for more affordable housing.

The Lee County Civic Center has a new name: The Mike Greenwell Regional Park.Lee County commissioners voted to honor one of their own, who died recently.

Lee County government Thursday confirmed the death of County Commissioner Mike Greenwell.

Nearly $6.5 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue is being used to authorize work and reimburse expenses for a number of agreements across the county.Commissioners also voted to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of four autonomous drones to be based across Lee County.

If you own a home or property in Lee County, here’s some news that could be beneficial. You will NOT see an increase in your tax rate this year. Lee County Commissioners approved a $3 billion budget with no increase in the millage rate for property owners. County workers should see a little more money in their paycheck as well. The budget includes a five percent pay hike for Lee County employees.

The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve grants Tuesday for Caloosahatchee-based water projects, gave the nod to a contract to design drainage improvements in Fort Myers Shores, Russell Park and Iona and approved an agreement to add turn lanes and a traffic signal at Lee Boulevard and Leonard Boulevard in Lehigh Acres.The two water-quality projects approved will allow the county to construct projects to improve water quality flowing to the Caloosahatchee.

Protect Captiva has been fighting against ending decades-long regulations on growth on the northern tip of Captiva Island. In spite of its loss, the fight continues in court.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners Tuesday addressed a number of issues including work on expanding the Cape Coral Bridge, repair of the Matlacha drawbridge, repair of boardwalks at several county park sites, and addressing illegal dumping in the county.

Those who light up or vape at Lee County's public parks and beaches can be fined $100 to $300

Governor Ron DeSantis Wednesday put his signature on two bills that will impact Lee County.The legislation signed into law involves single-member voting districts and a mosquito control consolidation.