Economic Development Advisory Board - June 4, 2026 minutes 2026-06-04

Economic Development Advisory Board · 2026-06-04 · minutes

The document is the minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Board regular session held on June 4, 2026, at Oscar M. Corbin, Jr. City Hall, 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida. The meeting included the approval of the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes, a staff presentation on various development activity in the City, and a board discussion on topics to include in a five-year Economic Development Master Plan (EDMP). No specific project applications, site plans, or rezoning requests were presented or decided. The board discussed concerns about Downtown business closures and declining activity, the balance between residential growth and employment opportunities, potential impacts of property tax changes, and the need for infrastructure and zoning assessments. Public comments were made by Nikita Lynch, who expressed appreciation for the discussion and noted the need to consider the impact of growth on long-term residents. The meeting adjourned at 3:52 p.m.