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We Elect Leaders to Serve—Not to Build Their Private Brands

On Monday, December 1, 2025, We the People Club kicked off the holiday season with guest speaker John Fleming, Candidate for Charlotte County Commissioner. In the invocation, Club President Karina Schmitt referenced the Danish Christian Existentialist philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s perspectives on staying authentic, transparent, honest, and serving as taught as well in Scriptures – calling […]

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Candidate Receives Remaining Questions – 5 Days to Respond

Yesterday, the candidate presenting at our forum received the remaining questions from the community. They now have five days to provide complete responses. It is crucial that candidates respond directly to each question in a clear Q&A format, rather than providing general statements or attempting to shift the narrative. Direct answers demonstrate transparency and honesty,

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Keeping the Pressure on Boca Grande Parking Issue

At the October We the People Club meeting, we briefly discussed the issue regarding parking restriction on Boca Grande. Many Charlotte County residents are very upset about the restrictions and have expressed extreme dissatisfaction with what many call “a ridiculous short parking time” and that “The beaches are public beaches. If they restrict our access

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Charlotte County Residents: It’s Time to Take a Stand on Boca Grande Parking Restrictions

The email has been sent to our Charlotte County Commissioners—but this is only the beginning. The parking restrictions imposed in August 2025 in Boca Grande are an undeniable infringement on public access to our beaches and a quiet step toward privatization of what belongs to We the People. These regulations punish non-residents, limit freedom of

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