Punta Gorda City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
George Williamson
Candidate for City Council District 1
George Williamson is running for Punta Gorda City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeannine Polk.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired port executive who was a port director in Tampa from 1999 to 2005. He also worked for the Port of Pensacola and the Port of Houston.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- george4pg.com
George Williamson told The Daily Sun that a family member is tied to the new owner of Fishermen's Village and that he would recuse himself on any Fishermen's Village issue. The Daily Sun
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 George Williamson stands: positions on the record
Flooding1 sourced position
Said he is glad the city flood study is being done and that it is needed, though he called its cost unfortunate.
“I’m glad a study is being done. It’s too bad that it costs $750,000, but we need it,”
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Police pay1 sourced position
Says police officers and firefighters deserve competitive pay and modern equipment.
“Our police officers and firefighters deserve competitive pay, modern equipment, and a city council that supports them.”
Own statementGeorge Williamson campaign site
Property tax rate1 sourced position
Asked what the city will do if Amendment 3 passes and whether tightening the budget should start now.
“If we’ll just have to tighten our belts, why not do it now?”
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Economic development1 sourced position
Said the city's commercial base needs to grow and he wants to bring in businesses that pay well.
“I’m wanting to build a year-round economy,”
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Fishermen's Village1 sourced position
Said he would recuse himself on any Fishermen's Village issue because family members are tied to its new owner.
“I would recuse myself”
Own statementThe Daily Sun
Also running for City Council District 1
- Jeannine Polk (incumbent)
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