New Cape Coral council members, facing public outcry, voted to repeal a pay raise for themselves and the mayor.

Cape Coral's new city council members voted to eliminate a previously approved stipend for council members and the mayor, which would have doubled their pay. The decision followed significant public backlash, including a petition with over 7,000 signatures. The repeal passed with a 5-3 vote on their first day in office, with new members Derrick Donnell and Jennifer Nelson leading the motion.

November 21, 2024
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