New Year 2022 with Commissioner Pendergrass

Happy New Year!  Although this past year brought some challenges, we have had many more successes and I have no doubt 2022 will be a great year for Lee County! I was recently selected by my fellow County Commissioners to serve as Chair for the upcoming year. Lee County government never stops working for you and I look forward to serving the community and representing the Board as Chair! 

Since first being elected to office in 2012, transportation and roadway improvements continue to top my list of priorities. The County remains committed to expanding the Road Paving program with an additional $5 million every year dedicated to repaving your roads in Lehigh. To submit a road paving or resurfacing request, please call (239) 533-9300 or email [email protected]. For any other roadway and maintenance needs please email [email protected]. Over the last few months, I have also worked with our DOT staff and FP&L to install streetlighting throughout Lehigh. I know how important this is for your safety and well-being and I look forward to reporting back on that progress! 

Based on the calls and emails my office receives regularly, I know how much you care about your neighborhoods and how proud you are to call Lehigh home.  Please continue to reach out to my office to report any activity that you believe to be in violation of County codes. You can also report directly to Code Enforcement by phone: (239) 533-8895 or email: [email protected].  

I was honored to attend several ribbon cuttings celebrating new businesses in the area. Mike Welch and the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce do an outstanding job highlighting area businesses and promoting civic engagement. I am a proud East Lee Chamber Board member and look forward to welcoming a more diverse economy to our area, a direct benefit to improving our overall quality of life.  

We are currently preparing for our Annual Strategic Planning Session which will take place later this month. I always look forward to this informal discussion with my fellow commissioners and County Management as it affords the opportunity to have an open dialogue with each other, evaluating our successes and challenges and establishing future priorities for the County. If there are any priorities or issues you think we should consider please feel free to email my office at [email protected] or call (239) 533-2227. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to continue to serve you!

Recent News

November Newsletter

This is your November Newsletter from the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce telling you about events happening in and around East Lee County.
Cruzin Dental Remodel Ribbon Cutting

Cruzin’ Dental Remodel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Cruzin' Dental staff opened their newly renovated Lehigh Acres office with a ribbon cutting ceremony presided over by our own Board Member, Armor Persons.
Front parking lot view of the Lehigh Regional Medical Center with Florida and USA Flag waving in the wind

Lehigh Regional Medical Center Sold

Lehigh Regional Medical Center has been sold and the transfer process has begun. Prime Health has sold the Medical Center to Health Corporation of America.
Milton Disaster Assistance

Hurricane Milton Disaster Assistance

Need assistance? The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50,000 available per eligible businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.