Who to call at Fort Myers City Hall: mayor, council, services

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of Fort Myers’ pages for the Mayor and Council, the City Manager, the City Clerk, Utilities, Code Enforcement and Public Works, the Fort Myers Police Department and Lee County Domestic Animal Services.

Fort Myers is governed by a mayor elected citywide and six council members, one from each ward, each serving four-year terms. The council appoints a city manager who runs the city’s day-to-day operations. City Council meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall (no first meeting in July and no second meeting in December).

Who to call

• Emergency: 911
• City Hall: 239-321-7000, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2200 Second St.
• Water, sewer and utility billing (24 hours): 239-321-8100
• Fort Myers Police Department: 239-321-7700
• Report a pothole, streetlight or other problem: Report A Concern

Mayor and City Council

Each council member’s page on the city site has an email link: start from the Mayor and Council page. Not sure of your ward? The City Clerk’s page links the city’s ward maps. The mayor and the Ward 1, 3 and 5 seats are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; see our voting guide.

City staff

• City Manager Marty K. Lawing: City Manager’s Office, 239-321-7022. Lawing has run the city since June 7, 2021.
• City Clerk Lilliana Baker: 239-321-7040; the clerk’s office is 239-321-7035. Baker was sworn in at the council’s Sept. 21, 2026 meeting, the city announced. The office handles city elections, council minutes, board applications and the city cemetery (239-321-7037).
• City Attorney Ronald A. Dente Jr.: approved by the council on Sept. 21, 2026, succeeding Grant W. Alley.
• Public records requests: 239-321-7042, or the city’s Transparency Portal.

City services

The Solid Waste Division collects dead domestic animals only from city rights-of-way; on state or county roads, the state or county transportation department collects them, the city says.

Police and animals

• Fort Myers Police Department: 2210 Widman Way, 239-321-7700. For an emergency, call 911.
• Stray, loose or dangerous animals: Lee County Domestic Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, 239-533-7387 (field service calls on the same line). Lost pets: lostandfound@leegov.com.

Is it the city or the county?

Many “Fort Myers” addresses are in unincorporated Lee County, where Lee County, not the city, provides most local services. Check with the city’s Am I in the City? map before you call.

What this means for you

• Start with 239-321-7000 if you are not sure which office you need.
• Water problems and street emergencies are answered around the clock at 239-321-8100.
• Your council member is elected by your ward; their direct lines end in the ward number.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number for Fort Myers City Hall?

239-321-7000, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall is the Oscar M. Corbin Jr. City Hall at 2200 Second St.

Who is the mayor of Fort Myers?

Kevin B. Anderson, sworn in as the city’s 62nd mayor on Nov. 16, 2020. The Mayor’s Office is at 239-321-7020. The mayor’s seat is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

How do I find my Fort Myers City Council member?

Fort Myers has six council members, each elected by one ward. Check the city’s ward maps, then call your member: the numbers run from 239-321-7001 for Ward 1 to 239-321-7006 for Ward 6.

Who do I call about my Fort Myers water bill?

City Utilities and Utility Billing, 239-321-8100, answered 24 hours a day. The office is at 2925 Martin Luther King Blvd.

How do I report a code violation in Fort Myers?

Call the city’s Code Enforcement Division at 239-321-7940, or file a report through the city’s Report A Concern portal.