Fort Myers Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin Anderson
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Kevin Anderson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Fort Myers in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Amber Ware.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMayor of Fort Myers since November 2020, after two years as the Ward 4 councilperson. He retired from Chico's FAS, Inc. in 2019 after 15 years and earlier spent more than 24 years with the Fort Myers Police Department.
- Campaign website
- www.kevinandersonformayor.com
Where Kevin Anderson stands: positions on the record
Property tax rate2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 4113, setting the 2026 property tax rate at 6.9000 mills, above the 6.6465 rollback rate (passed 5-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteFort Myers City Council · Sep 21, 2026
Says the city's finances are stronger than in years, with healthy reserves and a property tax rate cut from 7.9643 to 6.5000 mills.
“Financially, the city is stronger than it has been in years, with healthy reserve funds and a reduced millage rate from 7.9643 to 6.5000, easing the burden on taxpayers.”
Own statementKevin Anderson for Mayor (campaign site)
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 4107, confirming a 5% water and sewer rate increase for FY2027 and setting scheduled increases through FY2031 (passed 5-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteFort Myers City Council · Sep 21, 2026
Yacht Basin1 sourced position
Voted no on Fred Burson's motion to have Fort Myers SMI LLC pay the city $250,000 a year for each further year of delay on the Yacht Basin renovation (passed 4-3, April 2026).
Council voteFort Myers City Council · Apr 6, 2026
City of Palms Park1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $988,441 contract with HONC Destruction to demolish City of Palms Park (passed 4-2, April 2026).
Council voteFort Myers City Council · Apr 20, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-86, the final FY2026-27 budget appropriations (passed 5-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteFort Myers City Council · Sep 21, 2026
Midtown redevelopment1 sourced position
Names the Midtown redevelopment, the restoration of the yacht basin and a Black Cultural Center as projects he wants to see through.
“Transformational projects like the Midtown redevelopment, the restoration of the yacht basin, and the creation of a Black Cultural Center will further enhance our city’s vibrancy, heritage, and economic vitality.”
Own statementKevin Anderson for Mayor (campaign site)
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Fort Myers in 2022 (won).
Own statementLee County Supervisor of Elections · Nov 8, 2022
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