Facilitating and encouraging informed voting
in Collier County and throughout Florida
Collier County’ will hold its primary elections on August 18 and vote-by-mail ballots will be sent out beginning July 7. Knowing who you elect and how local elections work is the first step in being an informed voter.
Be A More Informed Voter in Collier County’s August Primaries Read More »
The laws governing primary elections in Florida are different from those in other states, and some rules even vary by political party. An understanding of Florida’s primary election process is crucial if you want your vote to make a difference.
Florida’s Primary Election Process Read More »
Eight candidates are running for three Naples City Council seats in the Feb. 3, 2026, election. In this post: candidate backgrounds, questionnaire responses, endorsements, and campaign finance information to support informed voting.
Naples City Council Candidates — 2026 Read More »
The Naples City Council elections are a week away — on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Three of the council’s six seats are on the ballot.
Naples City Council elections are just weeks away Read More »
In this post: highlights from recent meetings of the Collier County Commission and School Board
Collier County Commission and School Board News – June 13, 2025 Read More »
In this Collier County School Board update: key votes, budget outlook, science textbook adoptions, career dual enrollment, and more.
Collier County School Board Update — Jan-May 2025 Read More »
The Florida Legislature failed to complete its job by the end of the regular 60-day session on May 2. In this post, some bills that passed, some that didn’t, and a preview of what’s to come.
The Florida Legislature Ends Regular Session Without a Budget Read More »
Collier County Commissioners enacted new e-bike safety rules, advanced major development projects, and expanded affordable housing, while addressing guest house rentals, airport operations, and the FY 2026 budget.
Catching Up With the Collier Commissioners — March/April 2025 Read More »
New Immigration Enforcement Board. Florida’s DOGE. A $4.4 billion gap between House and Senate budget proposals. And some noteworthy bills.
Catching Up with Our Florida Government – February/March 2025 Read More »
Growth and development, coastal resliency, public safety, and more
Catching Up With the Collier Commissioners – January/February 2025 Read More »