DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATES

Carlos E. Alvarez UNKNOWN
pegaditos1140@univision.com

1. Retired broadcaster, journalist and school teacher
2. First run for public office
3. Cape Coral Association of Realtors Forum: Crowds don’t bother career broadcaster and District 5 candidate Carlos E. Alvarez, who is making his first run for elected office. “I’m a broadcaster. I’m a communicator. I’m not going to be scared because I’m going to meet people. I’m curious to find out how people are going to treat me,” Alvarez said.
4. N-P Forum Comments: Here are my definite choices for discard - District 5, Alvarez

Rana M. Erbrick UNKNOWN
www.rana4council.com
rana4council@gmail.com
1. King’s BFF
2. I also believe that Ms. Erbrick is a RAG
3. Socialized with Rana Erbrick a couple of times and her politics are definitely in line with the RAGs
4. Reliable source shared with me that Ebrick is the neighbor of Mr. King
5. Rana Erbrick, friend of King
6. Mrs. Erbrick last week acknowledged that she had been a neighbor of the Kings
7. Advised multiple times she fully believed Schwing should have been selected as City Manager
8. Honest in her appraisal of the current council, and certain supporters of the majority (with whom she has little confidence)
9. I just did not get the sense that the concerns expressed [about Erbrick] have strong merit
10. Erbrick still seems a might "chummy" towards King, but one could mark that up as a sign of a civil nature. . . maybe. My question, " Will you support termination of King as CM, if elected?"
11. There is a kick-off Meet & Greet for Erbrick set for Anthony's on the Blvd (Note: Known RAG hangout)
12. Finance Advisory Committee member and City Hall volunteer.

13. BTW, wonder why Erbrick was seen hanging with King. Probably planning her Anthony's BBQ!

14. From N-P: “Rana Erbrick, a member of the city's Financial Advisory Committee and a District 5 council candidate, encouraged the council to set the tax rate at $8.22. That could bring in an additional $2 million, she said. The FAC, however, voted 4-3 Monday against recommending that rate.”
15. "I was quoted in the News-Press on July 19 as favoring a higher tax millage rate for Cape Coral of $8.22. I want to make it clear that I am not in favor a tax increase, but only want the City Council keep this option available as they move through the budget process."
16.  From the July 18 Council Workshop tape, starting at 3:43:16, during Citizens’ Input:  “I’m here tonight to encourage you to set the rollback rate at the 8.2208 . . . let’s start off with the 8.2208; I’m suggesting and encouraging you to start tonight at the 8.2208.”
17. First run for elected office, deputy supervisor Harrison Township, MI township supervisor
18. Cape Coral Financial Advisory Committee, past president New Residents Club, Citizens Academy, Community Emergency Response Team, Police Volunteer Unit
19. Erbrick said she was compelled to run, in large part, because of the way city council members treat each other and the public. With “no voice of reason” on the dais, she said, there’s little chance of moving the city forward in any positive way.
20. Cape Coral Association of Realtors Forum:  “Our Economic Development Office does a great job for the number of people in it,” said Rana Erbrick of District 5. Find out more about what the office needs, Erbrick said. The city might find opportunities in universities or a teaching hospital and with incentives.
21. N-P Forum Comments: Erbrick reminded us how she was one of two females running, I just love being informed of the obvious.
22. Rosko Review:  Basically, anything she can do to improve the city, but no commitment on anything specific. Rana Erbrick stated raise the millage to the roll back rate.  [Her] rationale was that you would not pay more in taxes.

Charles Stanton UNKNOWN
ccsslsstan1@embarqmail.com
1. Retired 23-year Cape Coral city employee (Utilities and Community Development)
2. First run for elected office
3. Community activities: None reported
4. Did not attend Cape Coral Association of Realtors forum


Bennie T. Barnes RAG
Bennietbarnes@yahoo.com
http://www.bennieforcapecouncil.com
1. Construction company owner
2. Supported by Kuehn

3. Worked in the trucking industry and construction; worked with local television station as an engineer; opened Barnes Construction, LLC, in 2006, and I continue to work as a general contractor. Proud citizen of Cape Coral for over 25 years.

4.  Goals - Create more and lasting job opportunities while finding a way to make life in the Cape affordable.  Work to decrease the current water rates. Convert solid waste to energy that will be used to light and cool City facilities. Build university center to replace current portables near City Hall; invite more universities to set up satellite offices here. Pursue professional businesses that are not dependent on seasonal income. Make the process for starting a business in the Cape easier. Decrease the per-person cost of the UEP.

Decrease outgoing portion of budget while increasing City's revenue without increasing costs to citizens.
5. Political experience: Previously ran for City Council
6. Community activities: None reported
7. Cape Coral Association of Realtors Forum: “We’ve got to give them a break to get them here,” Barnes said. “Give them a tax break. Help them out.”
8. N-P Forum Comments: Here are my definite choices for discard - District 5, Barnes
9. Rosko Review:  Bring a teaching hospital and university here. Diversification of revenue.  No taxes for five years for any business that locates to Cape Coral, tax breaks, etc.

richard Leon NON RAG
http://www.facebook.com/RichardLeonforCityCouncil
RichardforCityCouncil@Hotmail.com
1. Publix employee
2. I will always listen, never ignoring the public.
3. I will always find the best/ fair solution for all. Never will I think of the few but all.
4. I will never do what’s best for me, but what’s best for the people of Cape Coral.
5. I will fight for you.
6. All will be included, none will feel left out.
7. I will work hard to bring this city together and into a brighter future for not only the people of today but the children of tomorrow.
8. Thank you for taking time to talk to the Officers working at Red, White and Boom. You may be young, but you made a good impression. Cape Coral Police Lodge 33
9. Born and raised in Cape Coral
10. First run for elected office
11. Sought appointment in March to charter school board but not selected
12. N-P Forum Comments: Conclusion of the night IMHO . . . Scott Morris in the lead; Richard Leon a close second; to all other candidates, Run a clean campaign and good luck!!
13. N-P Forum Comments: Candidate Richard Leon...homegrown Cape Coral citizen, very good grasp on all issues...looking forward to see Cape Coral blossom again for the future. No "on-the-fence" answers to his questions either. Many of the elders in attendance nodding in approval of his platform. IMHO very good choice.
14. N-P Forum Comments: Leon was a breath of fresh air for the citizens.
15. Rosko Review:  Stand with the businesses on front line. UEP must start up and move forward. Give tax breaks to businesses.

James B. McManus UNKNOWN
jmcmanusrv@gmail.com
1. Tax accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and investment advisory services
2. Political experience: 13 years Board of Finance, Barkhamsted, CT, including appointment and reelection. Ran unsuccessfully for City Council, Montpelier, VT; first run for elected office in Lee County
3. Three years mayor's deregulation committee under Mayor Butler, Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce since 1994, several presentations to City Council in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
4. Did not attend Cape Coral Association of Realtors forum

William Scott Morris UNKNOWN
APAMorris@aol.com
1. RAG (handpicked for charter review board)
2. Disagree with you on William Scott Morris being a RAG
3. On Charter Review Board – what does that mean?
4. Candidate to replace Grill; not selected by council
5. I believe Scott Morris to be a NON-RAG
6. Look at the campaign donations from last time; follow the money (I checked Sullivan’s reports; Morris did not contribute to Sullivan).
7. I clearly remember seeing him in a "Sullivan" t-shirt on several occasions last time around
8. Attorney, JD Washburn Law School, BA economics Washburn University
9. Ran for circuit judge in 2006
10. Community activities: Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida, Association of Family Law Professionals, Lee County Bar Association, Cape Coral Community Church, mentor Take Stock in Children
11. Cape Coral Association of Realtors Forum: “If we advocate for Cape Coral, we can bring businesses to Cape Coral. Perhaps a nationwide campaign is what we need,” said District 5 candidate Scott Morris. Public and private joint ventures might be a way to help, Morris said.
12. N-P Forum Comments: Let's take a look at District 5 .....Scott Morris was very well spoken, personable, community involved, many eyes and ears were drawn to attention when he spoke of his position on the questions and issues. No "wishy-washy" answers, direct and to the point..IMHO excellent choice, no BS! Active community involvement and integrity. Great connection and smiles from very large percentage of audience.
13. N-P Forum Comments: Conclusion of the night IMHO... Scott Morris in the lead; Richard Leon a close second; to all other candidates, Run a clean campaign and good luck!!
14. Rosko Review:  Increase the morale of city employees.  Don't air our differences in the media and bring back the good times. Great opportunity to restart UEP.

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