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Political activist and Black community advocate Anthony Thomas, who marshalled facts and took on all comers in the political ring, died Monday of cancer

With the city flush with funds, taxpayers may be looking at a tax cut as the council looks at new revenue sources that extend beyond traditional property tax bills.

Watson and Brown voted against appointing Lawing when a confirmation vote was taken. Council members who ranked Lawing first were joined by Streets in the 5-2 vote to make Lawing the manager. Watson said that while she thought each of the finalists could do the job, she wasn't ready to make a choice. "I think we should seek a little bit more talent for such an important position. I think we could see a little bit more," Watson said. "They all brought something different to  the table ... I just wanted to see a little more talent before I make a decision like this."

North Carolina county manager Marty Lawing picked as Fort Myers city manager Bill Smith, Fort Myers News-Press © Bill Smith / The News-Press Marty Lawing speaks at Fort Myers City Council meeting April 30, 3021 where he was appointed Fort Myers City Manager. Marty Lawing, most recently county manager in Guilford County, North Carolina, was selected Friday as the next city manager of Fort Myers. Lawing was a first-ballot selection by the city council in a special meeting. In the voting process council members were asked to rank the three remaining candidates in order.  Af...

The search for the next city manager of Fort Myers enters what could be its final phase Friday when city council members hold a special meeting to cast votes to chose from among four finalists for the manager's post. As decision day neared, another lapse in transparency during the process occurred when a citizens advisory committee's interviews of candidates were held at Fort Myers City Hall, which was inaccessible to the public. A main entrance to City Hall was locked as was the direct entrance to the council chamber from the street.  The meeting was available to be viewed through the Z...