Election 2026 | Question of the Week 5, District 6
Each week through the Primary, The Breeze will ask the candidates for Cape Coral City Council an issue-related question. In the interest of fairness, each candidate is limited to the same amount of space, about 100 words, for their response.
Cape Coral City Council races are non-partisan races. Council members qualify in their respective districts but are elected at-large. This means all registered city voters may cast a ballot in each race regardless of where they live and the party to which they are affiliated, if any. This year’s Primary, on Aug. 18, features three Cape Coral City Council races: Mayor and the seats for District 1 and 6. District 4, with only two candidates, will be on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot.
The candidates below are running for the District 6 Cape Coral City Council seat:
Question of the Week: How should the city proceed on the Yacht Club rebuild?
• Joseph Angrisano
The city should not rebuild the Yacht Club with taxpayer dollars. Building a yacht club is not a core government function. Ideally, any rebuild would be 100% privately funded with zero public subsidies or risk. I would consider a Public, Private, Partnership only if it’s in the best interests of residents. Instead, focus on budget resources, public safety, UEP assessment relief, and affordability.
• Jeffrey Huddleston
The Yacht Club area is a very touchy subject. It has been four years and this city has not done a damn thing to get it back to where residents and tourists can go and enjoy themselves. I believe we were given $30-plus million to repair the Yacht Club and the city failed to do that. We need to get the seawalls fixed immediately with a deadline. We need to get the boat docks back up to where they can be used and we need to start working on the pier. The pier could be the best rebuilt possible and if you stop and think about it, not one time has the city is even talked about the pier that could be a nice fishing dock, a nice place to relax and watch the sunset. Get the basics done now and worry about the Yacht Club building later, and we do not need a $4 million bathroom!
Liza King
The Yacht Club is an important part of Cape Coral’s history and deserves to be restored, but we must move forward responsibly. With a projected cost approaching approximately $225 million, the city should focus first on critical infrastructure, public access, and preserving the character of this community asset. I support exploring public-private partnerships and other funding opportunities that reduce the burden on taxpayers. Residents deserve realistic cost estimates, and a phased approach that delivers value without creating an open-ended financial commitment. We can revitalize the Yacht Club while protecting taxpayers and maintaining our city’s long-term financial stability.
• Ray Mule
The Yacht Club is a treasured part of our history and should be rebuilt responsibly. My priority is restoring basic amenities residents have enjoyed for generations- beach, pier, marina, boat ramps, and public gathering spaces-without placing unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. I support a phased approach focusing first on essential infrastructure and amenities while carefully evaluating future enhancements based on available funding or private capital and development. Any major additions should be transparent, fiscally responsible, and include public input. We must preserve the Yacht Club’s character, protect taxpayers, and ensure the project delivers lasting value for residents, without major debt.
• Annette Warren
The city should move forward with the portions of the Yacht Club project that have already been approved and funded, honoring the commitments that have been made to residents. For additional amenities beyond the city’s core responsibilities, I believe we should explore partnerships with the private sector. If a qualified developer is willing to invest in appropriate commercial components that enhance the Yacht Club without compromising public access or the character of the area, we should consider that option. This approach protects taxpayers, leverages private investment, and helps ensure the Yacht Club remains a destination the community can enjoy for generations.