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Once again, the Charlotte County Commission has chosen to balance its books on the backs of its residents. In a county already battered by years of out-of-control inflation, skyrocketing insurance costs, and housing prices that remain painfully out of reach for working families and retirees, the Commission has now voted to more than double utility […]

At a time when Charlotte County residents are already burdened by excessively high utility rates, it now appears that four of the five county commissioners are preparing to impose yet another financial hit on households that are already stretched thin. For working families, seniors, and those on fixed incomes, these decisions are not abstract budget

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On January 7, 2026, Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch, who is running for reelection, met with the We the People Club and an exceptionally active audience to present his campaign focus points (see below), share his background, and engage in an extensive question-and-answer session. More than 40 questions – the largest number of questions

A Timely Message to the We the People Club On January 7, 2026, members of the We the People Club heard a compelling presentation by Michael Muscari of the Frederick Douglass Republicans. His talk was more than a history lesson—it was a reminder of where America has been, where it stands now, and what is

On December 17, 2025, the true colors of Florida State Representative Vanessa Oliver and Danny Nix essentially – among people – stripped themselves of their titles as representatives of the people, as they grossly betrayed the very people they are supposed to represent. They do not represent the majority of the people of the City

Last week, it became known that FL State Rep. Vanessa Oliver had filed a bill to transfer the utilities from Punta Gorda to Charlotte County, a bill that has been met with strong opposition labeling it as a hostile take-over and questioning what exactly is Rep. Oliver’s motivation behind it. Who is she really serving?

FL State Rep Vanessa Oliver. State Rep. Vanessa Oliver, who has found herself in the line of fire, has drafted legislation that would transfer potable water service for customers living outside the Punta Gorda city limits to Charlotte County Utilities, which causes some people to question her integrity and transparency. The initiative has raised significant

When evaluating politicians or high-level leaders, it’s easy to get swept up by charisma, confidence, or bold promises. Yet strong presentation does not always equal strong character. Learning how to recognize narcissistic personality characteristics can help you make more grounded, values-based decisions—whether at the ballot box or in the boardroom. One key trait to watch

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