Punta Gorda City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Gary Butler
Candidate for City Council District 4
Gary Butler is running for Punta Gorda City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janis Denton.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Boy Scouts of America chief operating officer who later worked with the Military Heritage Museum. He was interim director of the local YMCA for nine months.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.votegarybutler.com
The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association listed Jeannine Polk, George Williamson, Gary Butler and Janis Denton as confirmed for its Oct. 6, 2026 meet-the-candidates event. Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association
Where Gary Butler stands: positions on the record
Downtown revitalization2 sourced positions
Said he sees potential in the downtown area and wants a strategic implementation plan to revitalize the city.
“I see so much potential, especially in the downtown area,”
Own statementThe Daily Sun
as reported by The Daily Sun; not a direct quote
Wants to create an arts and culture district and believes a trolley system would bring more business.
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Flooding1 sourced position
as reported by The Daily Sun; not a direct quote
Said flooding studies are helpful but there need to be action plans, especially in the Historic District.
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Council direction1 sourced position
Said he is running because he is frustrated and wants the council to work from a common vision.
“Council needs a common vision,”
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Fishermen's Village1 sourced position
as reported by The Daily Sun; not a direct quote
Wants to build a relationship with Fishermen's Village and promote tourism.
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Also running for City Council District 4
- Janis Denton (incumbent)
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