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Fort Myers Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Amber Ware

Candidate for Mayor

4 candidates · 2 seats5 sourced positions

Amber Ware is running for mayor of Fort Myers in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin Anderson.

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Division Manager of the City of Fort Myers STARS Complex, with more than 23 years of service to the city. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Endorsed by
Retired Council Member Johnny Streets; Joe North Amber Ware for Mayor (campaign site)
Campaign website
www.amberwareformayor.com

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Where Amber Ware stands: positions on the record

STARS youth programs1 sourced position

  • as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote

    At the Sept. 9, 2026 budget hearing, urged the council to restore at least $200,000 to the STARS budget.

    Own statementFort Myers City Council · Sep 9, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

  • Lists reducing wasteful spending among her top five priorities.

    “Reduce wasteful spending and focus city dollars on services, infrastructure, and real community needs.”

    Own statementAmber Ware for Mayor (campaign site)

Water and growth1 sourced position

  • Says years of growth have strained the city's water supply and that infrastructure should be built before more growth is approved.

    “Growth must match capacity.”

    Own statementAmber Ware for Mayor

Utility rates1 sourced position

  • as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote

    At the Sept. 21, 2026 hearing, told the public the city was considering 5% annual utility rate increases over five years to fund utility projects not built on schedule.

    Own statementFort Myers City Council · Sep 21, 2026

Local business preference1 sourced position

  • as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote

    At the June 15, 2026 meeting, opposed rescinding the city's local business preference ordinance and urged the council to keep it.

    Own statementFort Myers City Council · Jun 15, 2026

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