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  • Comment: Mayors are not inherently notable and must have had significant coverage in independent, reliable sources. Routine election coverage is not very helpful. There should be some in-depth coverage of the subject. C F A 💬 01:38, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Mayors are not sufficiently suitable for a standalone article per WP:NPOL. However, the draft content on the life and children (personal life) isn't sourced. Provide references that meets WP:RS. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 00:15, 24 July 2024 (UTC)
Eric Feichthaler
11th Mayor of Cape Coral
In office
April 11, 2005 – November 17, 2008
Preceded byArnold E. Kempe
Succeeded byJim Burch
Personal details
Born
Eric Paul Feichthaler

(1971-11-29) November 29, 1971 (age 52)
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican Party
SpouseMary Roberts Feichthaler
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Miami (B.A.)

Georgetown University (J.D.)

New York University (LL.M.)
OccupationPolitician, attorney-at-law
Websitehttps://www.capecoralattorney.com/attorney/eric-p-feichthaler/

Eric Paul Feichthaler (born November 29, 1971) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 11th mayor of Cape Coral, Florida from 2005 to 2008. He won the election at the age of 33..[1].

Early years

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Eric Feichthaler was born in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, and attended Lower Moreland School District schools through 9th grade [2]. In 1987, he moved to Cape Coral, Florida. He graduated from Mariner High School and attended college at the University of Miami, earning his Bachelor's of Arts with honors in Economics with minors in Business Administration and Political Science[3]. He then enrolled at Georgetown University Law Center, earning his Juris Doctor in 1997[3]. He then attended NYU to receive his Master of Laws (LL.M) in 2001[3]. After this, he returned to Cape Coral to practice law. On August 12, 2004, Feichthaler filed the paperwork needed to run in the Cape Coral mayoral election in April 2005.

Mayor of Cape Coral

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Former Mayor Eric Feichthaler (left) next to Honorable Fred Thompson (2007)

Feichthaler ran for mayor in the April 5, 2005 Cape Coral Elections and defeated incumbent opposing candidate Arnold Kempe, receiving 9,025 votes compared to Kempe's 6,369, or a percentage of 58.63 compared to Kempe's 41.37[4]. Feichthaler was inaugurated on April 11, 2005. Feichthaler was mayor during the economic expansion of the mid-2000's[5][6] as well as Hurricane Wilma striking Southwest Florida[7]. During his time as Mayor, he primarily focused on utilities expansion throughout Cape Coral and greater Lee County[8][9]. During the several months of debates surrounding the utilities expansion, Feichthaler supported lowering the costs by $1,500 per assessment[10]. Additionally, he supported the creation of the Cape Coral Charter School system, building two elementary schools and a middle school during his tenure in office. He also helped create new city parks, such as Jim Jeffers, Joe Stonis, and Paul Sanborn Parks[11], and widened Pine Island Road to 4 lanes and Santa Barbara and Del Prado Boulevards to six lanes. Feichthaler was appointed and served as Chairman of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, when the MPO secured funding from Congress to widen Interstate 75 from four to six lanes in Lee County, as well as State Road 80 (Palm Beach Road) to the county line[12] Feichthaler made efforts to have the Florida Department of Environmental Protection support the removal or replacement of a lock in the southwest of Cape Coral[13][14]. He was a founding board member and served as Chair of the Florida League of Mayors, and served as a member on the board of Lee County Tourist Development Council[15] as well as the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council[16]. Feichthaler engaged in initial negotiations with ownership from the Cleveland Indians to relocate their spring training facility from Winter Haven, Florida to Cape Coral[2]. The Cape Coral City Council declined to further pursue the opportunity[17].

Post-Mayoral Life

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After resigning as mayor, Feichthaler ran for the District 1 seat of the Lee Board of County Commissioners to give the largest city in Lee County better representation[18][19][20][21]. He ultimately lost the election to incumbent Bob Janes, and returned to the full-time practice of law[22][23]. During this time, he joined the Cape Coral Charter School Foundation[24] and the Cape Coral Mayor's Scholarship Fund[25]. Feichthaler also wrote for independent news sources during this time, mostly regarding regional environmental protection [26]. In 2010, Feichthaler ran for Lee County Judge against incumbent Archie Hayward Jr. Feichthaler lost the election, with Hayward receiving 50.17% of the total vote[27], triggering an automatic hand recount which Hayward won[28]

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Feichthaler continued the practice of law and joined Burandt, Adamski and Feichthaler as named partner in 2010[22][29]. He earned his Board Certification in Real Estate Law from the Florida Bar in 2014[30]. In 2015, he achieved AV Preeminent ratings in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, and continues to maintain those ratings as well as his Board Certification as of 2024[3]. Feichthaler also currently writes a weekly real estate law column for the Cape Coral Daily Breeze, and has written this column since 2014[31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42]. His community philanthropy efforts include serving on the Cape Coral Museum of History Board of Directors and the Cape Coral Caring Center Board of Directors. As of 2024, he serves as the Cape Coral Kiwanis Club President[43]. Feichthaler is still considered a substantial voice in the community, frequently being interviewed regarding his opinions on issues such as a moratorium placed on self-storage business construction[44] and the possible closure of the city charter schools [45]. He and his wife Mary Feichthaler are the parents of four children: Eric Jr., Tyler, Emily, and Lachlan[46]

References

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  1. ^ "Cape Coral's mayors and council members throughout the years". Aug 14, 2015. Retrieved Jun 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Three Republican candidates for District 1 County Commission seat share their ideas".[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d "Eric P. Feichthaler".
  4. ^ "Summary Report: Official Municipal Election, Lee County, FL, April 5, 2005".
  5. ^ Peter S. Goodman (December 23, 2007). "This is the Sound of a Bubble Bursting". The New York Times. Retrieved Jul 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "Florida finds itself becoming less popular". NBC. Jan 22, 2008. Retrieved Jul 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Rita Cosby (October 20, 2005). "Rita Cosby Live & Direct, October 20, 2005". Retrieved Jul 13, 2024.
  8. ^ "Bidding open on Southwest 6 and 7 areas of utilities expansion; High level of competition expected". Mar 28, 2008. Retrieved Jul 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "UEP: Exercise in Futility?". Nov 10, 2008. Retrieved Jul 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "UEP supporters, opponents clash over assessment costs, methodology". Sep 13, 2008. Retrieved Jul 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Welcome to Cape Coral, FL".
  12. ^ Brad Kane (Aug 17, 2007). "I-75 Blog: One crazy day of transportation".
  13. ^ "Officials predict city will pay for boat lock; Councilmembers move forward on discussing funding options". Mar 19, 2008.
  14. ^ "Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #900 Cape Coral North Spreader Waterway Engineering Study". Dec 18, 2006.
  15. ^ "Untitled Document".
  16. ^ "Minutes of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council" (PDF). Apr 17, 2008.
  17. ^ "'Thanks for the opportunity to serve'". Nov 15, 2008. Retrieved Jun 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Scouting still develops future leaders". 20 August 2008.
  19. ^ Michelle L. Start (Aug 20, 2008). "Three Republican candidates for District 1 County Commission seat share their ideas".[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ "Cape Coral mayor plans run for commission".
  21. ^ Charlie Whitehead (June 6, 2007). "Cape Coral mayor planning a bid for Janes' commission seat". Retrieved Jul 14, 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Law". 27 October 2010.
  23. ^ "City Council decision splits multi-family proposal". Aug 21, 2018.
  24. ^ "MINUTES OF THE CAPE CORAL CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING" (PDF). Apr 4, 2017.
  25. ^ "Former Cape mayor seeks judgeship". Feb 23, 2010. Retrieved Jun 5, 2024.
  26. ^ "North Spreader Ecosystem Management Agreement - A win for the environment".
  27. ^ "Feichthaler loses judge's race by just 192 votes". August 30, 2010. Retrieved Jun 5, 2024.
  28. ^ "Florida judicial elections, 2010". Retrieved Jun 5, 2024.
  29. ^ "Former mayor grabs new job". Mar 12, 2012.
  30. ^ "Business: Office Depot in Bonita Springs closing". Sep 25, 2014. Retrieved Jul 14, 2024.
  31. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Jun 7, 2024). "Real Estate law: Surprise Shortage".
  32. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Jun 3, 2024). "Real Estate Law: Is establishing an LLC a good way to go?".
  33. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (May 16, 2024). "Real Estate law: Personal circumstances prevent seller from attending closing".
  34. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Apr 26, 2024). "Real Estate law: Do not ignore notices from city Code Enforcement".
  35. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (May 3, 2024). "Real Estate law: Problem arises with sale when buyer nixes furniture purchase".
  36. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (May 10, 2024). "Real Estate law: Sibling's purchase of home held in trust can be tricky but doable".
  37. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Apr 15, 2024). "Real Estate law: Form required for LLCs".
  38. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Apr 10, 2024). "Real Estate law: Should seller wait to list house due to NAR settlement?".
  39. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Mar 29, 2024). "Real Estate law: Couple wants to create 'mother-in-law suite' in their home".
  40. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Mar 14, 2024). "Real Estate law: Options for owner to sell home to current tenants".
  41. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Mar 9, 2024). "Real Estate law: A note or email will not supersede a living trust".
  42. ^ Eric P. Feichthaler (Feb 16, 2024). "Real Estate law: Tips to find a legitimate buyer".
  43. ^ Johnathan Minehan (June 6, 2024). "Kiwanis awards dinner celebrates $198000 in scholarships". Retrieved Jun 12, 2024.
  44. ^ "Moratorium on Self-Storage, Car Washes Approved in Cape Coral, FL, Despite Opposition". Apr 22, 2024. Retrieved Aug 13, 2024.
  45. ^ "Oasis High School looking for ways to keep the doors open". Sep 7, 2018.
  46. ^ Meghan Bradbury (February 25, 2021). "High school sophomore publishes his second book".
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