Hearing officer to determine if Fort Myers city council candidate eligible to run

A hearing officer appointed by the City of Fort Myers heard testimony Monday regarding an allegation that a council candidate did not meet residency requirements to run for city council.

Anthony Thomas Jr. is running for Ward 2 against incumbent Councilman Johnny Streets.

Sawyer Smith, an attorney for Thomas’ cousin, presented an affidavit at the Oct. 19 council meeting, alleging Thomas did not reside at the address he provided on that document. A candidate must live at an address within Ward 2 at least six months prior to running for office.