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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s 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\u00a0 Nov. 3 General Election ballot.<\/p>\n
The candidates below are running for the District 1 Cape Coral City Council seat:<\/p>\n
Question of the Week: What message would you like voters to take to the polls? <\/p>\n
\u2022 Sean Hartman<\/p>\n
One word: SERVE.\u00a0 I am running to SERVE you, not rule over you.\u00a0 My professional background is customer service, so I\u2019m the only candidate with the service experience needed to serve on the Cape Coral City Council. <\/p>\n
seanforcapecoral.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 David Newton<\/p>\n My top priority is keeping Cape Coral one of the safest cities in the nation.\u00a0<\/p>\n We must remain fiscally responsible by eliminating waste, investing wisely in our infrastructure, and ensuring growth pays for growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n I believe every resident deserves to be heard.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a retired police officer, I listened to everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. I will bring that same approach to City Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n Government should be of the people, by the people, and for the people, and I will work every day to be a voice for all of Cape Coral.\u00a0<\/p>\n daveforcape26.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Thomas James Senatore<\/p>\n Experience Matters, with 40-plus years building and operating a successful business, every decision required accountability, budgeting, and responsible leadership. As a U.S. Marine veteran, I learned that leadership means putting the mission and people you serve first. In Cape Coral, I\u2019ve continued that commitment as a Police Volunteer, P&Z Commissioner, and 2026 Chair of Professional Standards.<\/p>\n I\u2019m running to serve, not for a title. I will protect tax dollars, defend private property rights, support smart + responsible growth, and make decisions based on what\u2019s best for our residents, not special interests.<\/p>\n I\u2019m someone with proven leadership, business experience, and a record of serving this community.<\/p>\n