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Cape Coral City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

James Vargas

Candidate for City Council District 4

8 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

James Vargas is running for Cape Coral City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Nelson-Lastra.

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Co-owner of BeastRx Supplements & Nutrition in Cape Coral, which opened in 2024. He previously spent nearly 10 years with iMarketing Solutions Group, rising to assistant vice president of U.S. operations.

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www.jamesvargasforcapecoral.com

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Where James Vargas stands: positions on the record

Bimini East1 sourced position

  • Supports the vision for Bimini East but wants performance requirements, deadlines, taxpayer protections and safeguards for Four Freedoms Park before more public money.

    “I support the vision for Bimini East and believe responsible redevelopment could be transformational for Cape Coral.”

    Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 10, 2026

Amendment 31 sourced position

  • Says that if Amendment 3 passes he would review the budget line by line rather than replace lost revenue with new taxes and fees.

    “If Amendment 3 passes, my first response would not be finding another way to tax residents.”

    Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 17, 2026

City manager1 sourced position

  • Rated the city manager 2 out of 5, citing how residents are treated, his interactions with the council and accountability.

    “I would give the City Manager a 2 out of 5.”

    Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Oct 1, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

  • Would review the budget line by line, protect essential services and prioritize infrastructure, public safety and permitting.

    “I would review the budget line by line, prioritizing needs over wants.”

    Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 3, 2026

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