On Wednesday morning the Fort Myers Beach Town Council is expected to renew the contract of lobbyist Ron Book. Book has been lobbying in Tallahassee for Fort Myers Beach since 2017.
Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers said Book is well worth the taxpayer money spent for his services. “Ron Book and his team have been instrumental in our recovery from Hurricane Ian. Their expertise and standing in Tallahassee opened doors that would not have been available to us otherwise. Mr. Book’s professionalism, judgment, and dedication will continue to be a valuable asset to the Fort Myers Beach community as we progress in our recovery efforts.”
The town pays Book $45,000 for his services and his contract comes up every year during budget time.