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John Gunter

FL · Cape Coral Mayor

John Gunter serves as mayor of Cape Coral and is president of Gulf Coast Premier Homes. He studied criminal justice and was first elected to the city council in 2017.

Where John Gunter stands, based on their records

Supports

Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)

Track record

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 support

  • On October 18, 2023, Mayor John Gunter brought forward Cape Coral Ordinance 84-23, which amended city code to set two-year terms and a two-term maximum for members of several city boards and commissions.

    October 18, 2023Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: capecoral.novusagenda.com · researched August 20, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support

  • On December 4, 2025, Mayor John Gunter publicly supported Cape Coral's $6.5 million Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant for the North 1 East reclaimed-water extension, which reduced the local revenue needed for the project.

    December 4, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: capecoral.gov · researched August 20, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • Served on the Cape Coral City Council from 2017 for District 1, became mayor pro tempore in 2020, was appointed mayor in January 2021, and runs a homebuilding company as its president.

    August 6, 2026

    Source: capecoral.gov · researched August 6, 2026

  • On August 7, 2024, Cape Coral City Council approved Resolution 235-24 to purchase 43 parcels for a nearly 19-acre South Cape redevelopment site, and Mayor John Gunter publicly supported the project as a connected community space.

    August 7, 2024

    Source: capecoral.gov · researched August 20, 2026

  • On July 26, 2024, the Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed complaints against Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter and other Cape Coral officials for lack of legal sufficiency, without a factual investigation.

    July 26, 2024

    Source: ethics.state.fl.us · researched August 20, 2026

Past race John Gunter ran in:

Profile last researched August 7, 2026.