Bonita Springs City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
James Anderst
Candidate for City Council District 5
James Anderst is running for Bonita Springs City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nigel Fullick.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFlorida Gulf Coast University graduate pursuing a master's degree at Florida Atlantic University. He studied archaeology and geology at FGCU and worked there as a teaching assistant.
- Campaign website
- www.jamesanderstforbonita.com
Where James Anderst stands: positions on the record
Flooding1 sourced position
Says the city's rainfall standard for newly developed land is over 40 years old and calls for new policy to prevent flooding.
“This policy is over 40 years old and does not meet modern needs.”
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Growth and development1 sourced position
Says development must benefit the whole community and that new developments need connections to existing infrastructure.
“Development must benefit the whole community, not just the developer.”
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Housing1 sourced position
Suggests more mixed-use zoning allowing apartments on or above commercial spaces, and accessory dwelling units on larger lots.
Own statementJames Anderst for Bonita
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Suggests replacing the $100 rental permit with a public rental registry listing owner, manager, rent and amenities.
Own statementJames Anderst for Bonita
Traffic1 sourced position
Says the city should build bike paths and sidewalks and promote the Ultra Bus and Microbus services.
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Also running for City Council District 5
- Nigel Fullick (incumbent)
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