By David Feight, GSAC Board Member
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Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Naples United Church of Christ
(5200 Crayton Rd, Naples, FL 34103)
It’s only 45 days until February 3, 2026, when the City of Naples will hold a municipal general election. Voters will decide on three at-large City Council seats, each for a four-year term. The election is non-partisan. There are 8 candidates:
- DAN BARONE
- TED BLANKENSHIP
- RAY CHRISTMAN
- JOHN KROL
- JOHN LANGLEY
- SALLY PETERSON
- SCOTT SCHULTZ
- PENNY TAYLOR
At the GSAC Candidates Forum, City Council candidates will answer questions related to various important community issues for this election:
- Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency of Naples City Council
- Representing All Naples Neighborhoods
- Defining the Roles: Council and City Manager
- Executing Naples’ Priorities: Small Town Feel and Green Jewel
- Funding and Prioritizing Resiliency Infrastructure
- Controlling Collier County Growth
In advance of the January 13 GSAC forum, we asked each of the candidates to provide a brief bio and explain in 250 words why they would make a great council member. You can read their responses here: GSAC 2026 Candidate Forum Flipbook
