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Mayor, council member receive FLC award

The city of Sanibel reported that Mayor Richard Johnson and City Councilmember Holly Smith were awarded the Florida League of Cities' Home Rule Hero award during its meeting on May 18

Jon L. Apmann

Jon L. Apmann, 78, of Barrington Hills, IL & Sanibel passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 8, 2023 at his home in Illinois.

Jon is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy; his children, David (Kathleen) Apmann, Mark (Katy) Apmann, Missy (David) Poepping; his grandchildren, Scotty, Kevin and Peter Apmann and Allison and Amanda Apmann; his sister, Madge (Edward) Baumann; and his mother-in-law, Marilyn Zillner.

Services were held in Illinois. Donations may be made in Jon’s memory to C.R.O.W. Sanibel at www.crowclinic.org.

Each year, the FLC recognizes multiple municipal officials with Home Rule Hero Awards. Recipients, who are both elected and non-elected government officials, are chosen for the award for their dedication to local issues in their community and for actively advocating They used their voice and advocated for their community by reaching out to members of Legislature regarding city issues

The city reported that Johnson and Smith protected the Home Rule power for Sanibel