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John Gunter
Candidate for Mayor (Incumbent)
Full-Time in Cape Coral- 2007
Republican Party of Florida since 2011
Have I been seen attending council meetings in the year leading up to my campaign for office? - Current Mayor
Realtor or Builder? - Current Builder
Gulf Coast Premier Homes, Inc. (President), Gulf Coast Roofing & Gutters, Inc., East Coast Construction and Gutters, Inc., New Cut Construction Inc. (President), Maryland Seamless Gutters
"Keep Your Comments to Yourself!" is my favorite phrase, and only a small group of haters don't like me in this city; everyone else loves me! I use PAC Financial Management from Tallahassee to assist with my campaign. My gavel is my BFF ❤️
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association
Lee Building Industry Association
Dane Eagle
a paid lobbyist for the City of Cape Coral
Northwest Neighborhood Association
an organization that says it does not endorse candidates
IUPAT District 78
union; not Cape Coral employees
Cape Coral Professional Fire Fighters
union
Kevin Ruane
Fraternal Order of Police
Mike Giallombardo
Carmine Marceno
Vanessa Oliver
Did I Take Waste Pro Money?
YES, My PAC got $10,000
Have I Taken PAC or Developer Money?
YES
JOHN GUNTER'S LEGAL AND FINANCIAL HISTORY
John Gunter's public record spans decades and includes numerous legal and financial matters.
In 1994, court records show that John Gunter faced multiple criminal charges, including assault, battery, malicious destruction of property, theft, and disorderly conduct. During that period, he was reportedly known by the nickname "Mad Dog."
Court records also show that Maryland authorities repeatedly pursued legal action against Gunter for unpaid state taxes, resulting in multiple judgments over more than a decade. Those documented judgments total $28,633.69.
In 2014, court records indicate that Midland Funding LLC filed suit seeking to collect an outstanding Chase credit card debt of $8,093.62. Court records further reflect that service of the summons was unsuccessful.
In 2023, Gunter was named in an automobile negligence lawsuit arising from an incident involving a Cape Coral Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership vehicle.
In addition, Gunter purchased a high-value boat, reportedly worth approximately $1 million, and registered it in Delaware rather than Florida. That registration has generated public scrutiny and questions regarding the associated tax implications. A complaint regarding that matter has been submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) under Report No. FM-73-1075.
Maryland Tax Judgment Timeline
1997 – State of Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury (Income Tax): $1,614.38
2000 – State of Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury (Income Tax): $850.05
2002 – State of Maryland Comptroller of Maryland: $3,015.25
2005 – State of Maryland Comptroller of Maryland: $1,097.93
2009 – State of Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury: $9,236.00
2010 – St. John's Properties, Inc. v. John Gunter: $12,820.08
Total documented judgments: $28,633.69
As additional public records become available, residents should continue reviewing the documented facts and decide for themselves whether this history reflects the judgment, financial responsibility, and accountability they expect from their elected officials.
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