Cape Coral City Council District 1 (General)
Two candidates are running in the non-partisan, citywide general election for Cape Coral City Council District 1, Jim Martin and “Kenneth” Marty McClain.
Candidates were asked the following questions and their responses follow. Question keywords are in bold. Some responses may have been edited, or shortened so they could be contained in the space allocated for this race.
1. What are the planks of your platform?
2. What are the top three issues facing Cape Coral?
3. Define the leadership role of the mayor. Of council members?
4. What are your views on the UEP? Assessment methodology? UEP-related impact fees or “reservation” charges?
5. What are your budget priorities? Views on the tax rate? Position on fees or “diversification of the tax base?” What three specific cost- cutting measures would you recommend that would impact the general fund?
6. Please disclose affiliations and potential conflicts of interest, if any. Are you a member of, affiliated with, supported or endorsed by, an issue-related group or organization? If so, please note the organization and the issue(s.)