Following a deadlocked vote regarding ICE training for Fort Myers police officers, there have been calls for the removal of three Fort Myers City Council women. The community is divided on this issue, with some calling for the removal of the councilmembers who did not enforce the law, while others argue that it is their right to choose what they support or do not support.
The three councilwomen at the center of this controversy are Darla Bonk, Diana Giraldo, and Terolyn Watson. Darla Bonk, elected in November 2020 to serve as the Ward 6 councilperson, brings over 20 years of executive experience in corporate sales and operations. Diana Giraldo, newly elected to the City Council to fill a vacant seat, is an architect and founder of a consulting firm dedicated to sustainable development solutions. Terolyn Watson, a Fort Myers native, has worked in the Lee County School District for 26 years and has been a member of city council since 2015.
This reporting is part of FOX 4’s ongoing coverage of recent immigration action impacts in Southwest Florida. The community remains divided on the issue, with some calling for the removal of the councilwomen and others defending their right to express their opinions. The future actions of the City Council and the community’s response will continue to be a topic of interest and discussion.
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