Cape Coral City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Dave Newton

Candidate for City Council District 1

8 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Dave Newton is running for Cape Coral City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Shadrach.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

U.S. Air Force veteran and retired law enforcement officer.

Where Dave Newton stands: positions on the record

Bimini East1 sourced position

Does not support the Bimini East project as proposed but wants to work with the developers and residents on a better plan and a better deal.
“As proposed, I do not support the Bimini East Redevelopment Project, but I believe we can work with the developers and our residents to create a better plan that benefits everyone.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 10, 2026

Amendment 31 sourced position

Expects Amendment 3 to pass and says the city should control spending and balance the budget before revenue falls, and grow the commercial tax base.
“We need to get our spending under control and balance the budget before the revenue decline occurs.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 17, 2026

City manager1 sourced position

Declined to rate the city manager before working with him on the council; would judge him on measurable results.
“I believe it would be unfair to assign the city manager a rating before I have had the opportunity to work with him as a member of City Council.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Oct 1, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

Would eliminate nonessential spending such as unnecessary beautification and "pet projects" before adding anything new.
“I would eliminate spending that is not essential to residents’ quality of life, including unnecessary beautification projects and “pet projects” that have cost taxpayers millions.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 3, 2026

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