Cape Coral City Council Elections 2026 Highlight Candidate Budget Priorities

The non‑partisan Cape Coral City Council races for 2026 feature candidates for District 6 and District 4. The primary election is scheduled for August 18, with the District 4 race appearing on the November 3 general‑election ballot.

District 6 candidates Joseph Angrisano, Jeffrey Huddleston and Liza King each emphasized fiscal responsibility, public safety, and efficient infrastructure spending. Angrisano called for line‑by‑line budget reviews and opposed new taxes; Huddleston focused on reducing payroll waste and setting project deadlines; King highlighted police, fire, roads, water and storm‑water as core services.

District 4 candidates Jennifer Nelson‑Lastra and James Vargas also stressed responsible budgeting, prioritizing essential services, infrastructure maintenance and public safety while avoiding unnecessary tax increases. Both advocated evaluating departmental requests based on measurable outcomes and long‑term community benefit.