Kyle L'Hommedieu

Here is th When Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida in September 2022, the Cape Coral Yacht Club, a building that has stood since the 1960s and long considered the heart of the city, was among the many properties affected. But still, years later, many residents are asking a difficult question. Was the decision to demolish the Yacht Club driven by storm damage, or was the storm simply the opportunity? The $24,565 Question In February 2023, the city’s own insurance claim reportedly placed the...

Cape Coral’s “Master of Transparency,” Michael Ilczyszyn... If you’ve ever wondered what government would look like if it operated like a private club, just look at Cape Coral under City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn. Doors closed, meetings hidden, and the public left with just enough crumbs to keep them guessing. In Cape Coral, “transparency” isn’t a policy, it’s a punchline. City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn has turned public service into a private club, where decisions are made behind closed...

SERVICE INTERRUPTION FOR FIRE HYDRANT RELOCATION During the unsuccessful recall effort, several concerning issues within the city came to light. One such issue involved the alleged relocation of a "FIRE HYDRANT" at the mayor’s former residence. The mayor publicly denied that a hydrant was moved, claiming instead that it was a potable and irrigation meter that had been relocated. More dishonesty, and the people aren’t even surprised anymore. WE KNOW HOW THIS GOES, GUNTER. WE'RE ALWAYS...