Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson resigned from the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Alumni Association Board of Directors, as confirmed by the university.
Key Details
- Resignation: Anderson submitted his resignation effective September 17, 2026. He also stepped down from the board of Valerie’s House, a Southwest Florida nonprofit supporting grieving children.
- The Allegations: The resignations follow public claims of sexual harassment and solicitation made during a Fort Myers City Council meeting. Two men—an 18-year-old FGCU student and a 23-year-old local actor—addressed the council, alleging that Anderson formed mentorship-style relationships with them before making unwanted sexual advances. The allegations were first reported by journalist Bob Norman on the local news outlet SW Florida Lighthouse.
- Mayor’s Response: Mayor Anderson has denied all accusations of sexual misconduct, calling the allegations completely false and refusing calls to step down from his role as mayor.
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