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The commissioners have just voted to obligate the Charlotte County taxpayers to a 20 year “deal” costing an eye-watering 901 million dollars with hope of getting the public to buy into their vision for the county.   They want us to vote for their “Plans” going forward with no going back.  For the record, all the […]

There’s bias—and then there’s what the Charlotte Sun just published. In what should have been a straightforward piece informing voters about local candidates, the Daily Sun instead delivered something that reads far more like a curated promotion than objective reporting. The article devoted extensive, favorable coverage to Kim Amontree—laying out her platform, her messaging, and

The April 21, 2026 West Charlotte Conservative Club candidate debate featured four candidates—John Fleming, Kim Amontree, Stephen R. Deutsch, and Michael Melton—discussing key issues including taxation, infrastructure, population growth, and representation. Across the board, candidates acknowledged concerns about rising costs and infrastructure lagging behind development, though they differed in tone and specificity. Fleming and Deutsch

The We the People Club is pleased to extend an invitation to Supervisor of Elections Leah Valenti to join us as a featured speaker at our upcoming meeting on July 4, 2026. The focus of this special Independence Day gathering will be election integrity and important updates regarding changes to election procedures that voters should

At our next We the People Club meeting, we will be addressing one of the most urgent and heartbreaking issues of our time: child and human trafficking. Often described by federal agencies and international organizations as a “hidden crime,” trafficking continues to grow both in the United States and globally, affecting vulnerable men, women, and

A Step-by-Step Guide for Citizens When elected officials violate the public trust, Florida law gives citizens a powerful tool to hold them accountable: filing an ethics complaint. The process is more straightforward than many people think—and it plays a critical role in maintaining transparency and integrity in government. Ethics complaints in Florida are handled by

Once upon a time, Punta Gorda Isles were, in fact, believe or not, affordable. It’s been a long time. In fact, we need to go all the way back to the early 1970s. Punta Gorda City Council Member Jeannine Polk spoke as the main speaker at the We the People Club on April 6, 2026,

Despite this man’s crazy busy schedule, running all over God’s creation, We the People Club was excited to welcome FL State Rep. Danny Nix when he spoke on April 6, 2026 at our monthly club meeting, before he soon returns to Tallahassee, as the legislature will be discussing redistricting and property taxes, among other bills.

As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded not only of renewal and hope but of the profound sacrifices that have shaped the course of history and faith. Easter symbolizes the ultimate commitment to stand for what is right, even in the face of adversity. The biblical story of Jesus’ journey reflects courage, integrity, and unwavering

As someone trained in narcissistic abuse recovery coaching, I have spent years studying the patterns, behaviors, and long-term impacts of narcissistic dynamics—not just in personal relationships, but in positions of power. One thing becomes clear very quickly: the traits that make narcissism harmful in private life can become even more dangerous in public office. In