Advocacy Partners reviewed Florida's constrained budget outlook and turnover in the 2027 legislative delegation; commissioners asked staff to elevate an ask for stronger local FDOT/MPO engagement to improve project timing and responsiveness.

Lee County commissioners on June 2 tabled a single-source, three-year enterprise GIS contract after staff reported an increase to $825,000 (from roughly $340,000 in 2017) and said about half the additional cost is for new services; staff was directed to negotiate and return with alternatives.