To the editor:

In this silly season of innuendo, half truths and outright lies, I would like to reintroduce you to my friend Larry Kiker.

Regarding character: my first encounter with Larry was televised. As mayor, he was leading the Fort Myers Beach Town Council meeting. A homeless gentleman took advantage of public comment to share his needs. With complete respect and sincerity, Larry informed the gentleman he could receive assistance right next door at Chapel By the Sea God’s Table.

Larry is unique in his ability to treat all constituents, co workers and stakeholders with the same degree of respect and dignity

As Lee County commissioner council person and mayor of Fort Myers Beach, Larry has advocated for and implemented spending smarter and reducing taxes.

Larry has traveled to Tallahassee and Washington to fight for clean water. He co-chaired a bi-partisan Congressional hearing which secured federal funding for current and future water quality projects.

When constituents were facing outrageous flood insurance rate increases, Larry returned to Washington to meet with House and Senate members to delay implementation of the Biggert-Waters Act.

Larry Kiker represents our best hope for an elected official committed to improving our economy and quality of life. Larry is a public servant who serves the public.

Carla Mandel

Fort Myers