Mayor Anderson announces task force members
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2021) ~ Today City of Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson announced members
of three separate task forces, The groups will address concerns raised by citizens on the topics of
homelessness, access to housing, and unity.
Mayor Anderson will convene each task force in the coming weeks. “There are pressing issues facing our
city, and | look to this group of citizen advisors to provide insight on challenges and workable solutions
in our community,” said Anderson
‘The council liaisons will periodically report to Mayor Anderson on discussion topics and proposed
recommendations. For more information, please contact Kim Harris, Legislative Administrator, at 239-
321-7020 or via email at khiarris @cityftmyers.com,
Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
Leader: Janet Bartos, Lee County Homeless Coalition Executive Director
City Council liaison: Johnny Streets, Ward 2 Councilmember
Community members: Nicole Dillion, Jacques Thomas and 8 Whitesman
Mayor's Task Force on Housing.
Leader: Justin Thibaut, COO, LSI Companies, Ine.
City Council liaison: Teresa Watkins Brown, Ward 1 Councilmember
Community members: Dr. Eric Appelgren, Gary Grit
Jason Teeters
in, Lakasha Levatt, Larry Schoof, Tyler Sharpe, P.E.,
Mayor's Task Force on Unity
Leader: Dr. Phil Phillips, Senior Pastor, Agape Christian Fellowship
City Council liaison: Darla Bonk, Ward 6 Councilmember
‘Community members: Marc Collins, Stacy Crespo, Dwayne Jackson and Chantel Rhodes
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