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John King says he won't run again for Fort Myers Beach council
Councilmember John King says he will not seek re-election in November after a turbulent term that included a recall fight.
- When
- Friday, June 12, 2026
- Where
- Town of Fort Myers Beach Council election
- Official source
- Fort Myers Beach Observer
What happened?
The Fort Myers Beach Observer reports Councilmember John King announced he will not seek re-election when his seat is up this November. King was at the center of last year’s recall dispute and later legal fight over the petitions for his seat. His exit reshapes a race in which three seats will be up for grabs and several known local figures are already in the field.
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Source
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