Cape Coral Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rick Erickson
Candidate for Mayor
Rick Erickson is running for mayor of Cape Coral in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lisa Cohen-Adkinson.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant major with more than 32 years of service in Army components. He says he is running to cut unnecessary fees and fix the city's permitting process.
- Campaign website
- www.ericksonformayor.com
The Breeze lists Rick Erickson as "Richard Erickson" in its Question of the Week answers. Cape Coral Breeze · Oct 1, 2026
Where Rick Erickson stands: positions on the record
Bimini East1 sourced position
Supports improving Bimini East but does not support the development deal as it stands; wants to know its cost to taxpayers first.
“I support improving Bimini East, but I do not support the deal as it stands today.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 10, 2026
Amendment 31 sourced position
Says that if Amendment 3 passes, his first move would not be to raise fees or create another tax; he would cut, delay or improve other spending.
“My first move would not be to turn around and raise fees or create another tax.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 17, 2026
City manager1 sourced position
Rated City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn 3 out of 5, saying he seems to act on his own instead of following council direction.
“I’d rate City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn a 3 out of 5.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Oct 1, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Would cut the proposed $3 million economic development fund, unnecessary consultants and new jobs without clear need; would not cut police, fire or roads.
“I would cut spending that does not directly help the people of Cape Coral. That includes the proposed $3 million economic development fund, unnecessary consultants, and adding government jobs without a clear need.”
Own statementCape Coral Breeze · Sep 3, 2026
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