Our County. Our Future!
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Karen Watson
For Lee County Commissioner District 2
Write-In
Karen Watson
For Lee County Commissioner District 2
Our County. Our Future!
Why I am running for Lee County Commission District 2
I have lived in Lee County since 1968 and love the paradise of the past and want to make it better in the future. The people of Lee County are concerned with the fact that we have one-party rule and that if I had not stepped forward, voters would not have a choice in candidates. My opponent’s name would not have appeared on the ballot. This is an opportunity for voters to put our county on the right track by writing in my name: Karen Watson. I want to see Lee County healthy and thriving. Our county deserves a CHANGE after 11 years of the same Commissioner.

How to vote for a write-in candidate


Here's how to vote for me for Lee County Commission District 2 in the upcoming election.
- When you get your ballot, go to the section: Board of County Commissioners District 2. There will be one candidate listed and then a blank line that says "Write-In" underneath it.
- On the write-in line, write Karen Watson. You need to print my name neatly so officials can read it.
- Fill in the bubble next to where you wrote my name. This is an important step! If you do not fill in the bubble, your vote is invalid.
If you have any questions, ask any poll worker nearby.
Endorsement
Women For a Better Lee
KAREN WATSON -- District 2
Women For a Better Lee is a nonpartisan, all-volunteer political action committee working to bring accountability and transparency to our Lee County Commission and government. WFBLPAC is not authorized by any candidate or any candidate's committee and donations are not tax deductible.

About Me
Karen Watson
I was raised in Fort Myers, FL and love the paradise it was. I am married to Fred Watson and have two adult daughters and four grandchildren.
Professional Experience
- Medical Social Worker at Lee Health, July 2021 to present
- Executive Director of Our Mother’s Home of Southwest FL Inc., June 2011 to August 2020. Also served 1 year as Vice President and 1 ½ years as President.
- Program Manager of St. Vincent DePaul CARES, December 2020 to July 2021
- Worked 22 years for the School District of Lee County teaching Head Start, working with pregnant moms, infants and toddlers.
- For 10 years, I was devoted to modeling best practices, providing resources, advocating for moms and children 0-3 years and teaching moms to be their child’s first best teacher while providing tutoring and operating a Family Home Child Care.
Community Involvement
- Served as Health Chairperson for The National Association for Advancement of Colored People
- Volunteer for Red Cross
- Mentored single young mothers at Footsteps to the Future.
- Founded Impact Dunbar, an initiative to impact women and children in the Dunbar Community through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, 2016
- Served from 2017 to 2019 on the Curriculum Advisory Committee of the School District of Lee County, Florida Southwestern University Human Service Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors of RICO (Redeeming Influence Community Outreach) and Center for Progress and Excellence.
- Currently serving as Chairperson for After the Rain of Southwest FL Inc. and Progressive Women of Southwest FL Inc.

Awards & Recognition
- Golden Baby Shoe Award for helping give babies a healthy start in life, 2015
- Recognized as an Excellent Administrative Professional and FGCU Soaring Eagle, 2016
- Recognized as one of Southwest Florida 25 Top Most Influential Diverse Persons by Cape Coral Community Foundation, 2018
- Named one of Top 20 Fundraising Professionals in Southwest Florida by News-Press, 2018
- Featured in several magazines such as E’Bella, Pinnacle of FGCU, Gulfshore Life Parent, and Child and Grandeur.
Credentials
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Child Development Associate Degree and Director’s Credential
- Graduate of The Greater Fort Myers Chamber Leadership, 2012
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Help my campaign with activities such as posting signs at poll sites and designated sites, attend events and provide information and solicit donations and support me at the poll on election day, November 8, 2022 with signs.

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Key Issues Facing Lee County
I am a long-time resident of Lee County and I know that citizens have many concerns ranging from water quality to affordable housing to a lack of governmental transparency. These are just some of the issues I intend to address. Not only will I draw upon my own knowledge and experience but also rely on subject matter experts and Lee residents.
Everyone wants water quality and says that we need to take aggressive steps to ensure that not only do we solve the problem of blue-green algae, but that we also have plentiful and safe drinking water.
I’m for responsible development that respects people’s concerns, unlike my opponent who votes for just about every development that comes before him, without taking into consideration residents’ wishes.
This is an issue that my opponent in his years on the BoCC has failed to address and now we are in a crisis because we do not have enough affordable housing for our expanding workforce.
