Jennifer Nelson-Lastra

Context

Associated municipality: Cape Coral.

Council Member, District 4. From the city website (retrieved 2026-10-22); verify.

Yacht Club Phase Two Infrastructure — Proposed a pause, then a reschedule; voted no (by the captions)
Hospital Economic Incentive Agreement — Moved to table, then supported it
Solid Waste Collection Contract Award — Opposed the reversal
Bimini East Development Agreement — Supported the project; spoke with the developer about a town hall
Four Freedoms Park Redevelopment — Asked the developer about keeping the building
Yellow Fever Creek Preserve Water Tanks — Explained why the tanks stayed at the creek site
State Government Efficiency Review — Asked about the building fund audit
North 3 UEP Assessment Allocation — Backed option C after hearing from residents; asked about exemptions for veterans and seniors
Firefighter Memorial Funding — Questioned priorities; suggested more fundraising
Building Industry Committee Memorandum of Understanding — Wait for the new construction association director
Non-Bargaining Compensation Policy — Pool of money is fine, no micromanaging

2026-10-21 - City Council — Led the invocation; sought to delay the hospital incentive and Yacht Club Phase Two; supported Bimini East.
2026-10-14 - Committee of the Whole — Asked whether assessments can be capped for disabled veterans or seniors.
2026-10-22 - Page created from public sources.