Lee Board of County Commissioners

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Patricia “Trish” Petrosky to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners late Friday afternoon.

Lee County is having to delay the in-person issuing of parking permits on Boca Grande. Lee had scheduled a number of days in December for people to get permits at a location in the community. But Lee said Friday that building construction is causing utility problems at the permit distribution site.

Lee County has a new animal control ordinance, and a new way to re-connect lost and found pets with their owners. Lee is launching a new portal called: Find My Pet.

Charlotte County is beginning the conflict resolution process with Lee County over the new regulations on parking on Boca Grande. It's part of state law to allow government bodies to try to resolve disagreements before lawsuits are filed.

The Lee County Board of Commissioners Tuesday selected District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass to serve as Board Chairman for the coming year and District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka to serve as vice chairman.

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.