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City of Marco Island politics get personal

Ed Issler speaks up about his cost-saving views at Monday's City Council meeting. Issler recommended Marco Island Fire and Rescue continue relying on support from Isles of Capri Fire Rescue rather than hiring three new firemen at this time. He also commended the City of Marco Island for providing many services while having a smaller staff than some nearby cities.

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Ed Issler speaks up about his cost-saving views at Monday's City Council meeting. Issler recommended Marco Island Fire and Rescue continue relying on support from Isles of Capri Fire Rescue rather than hiring three new firemen at this time. He also commended the City of Marco Island for providing many services while having a smaller staff than some nearby cities.

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  • City Councilman Chuck Kiester waves printouts of hundreds of e-mails between former City Councilor John Arceri and city officials. Kiester said he was most concerned about e-mails that may indicate Arceri regularly informed staff of how to do their jobs.
  • Former City Councilor John Arceri tells City Council that they should take recent allegations as personal attacks and warned that he believed recent allegations would stifle community volunteerism in future city projects.
  • YMCA swim instructor Dottie Weiner listens among the audience as City Council discusses continuing funding for YMCA swimming programs. Weiner thanked the city for continued support of the programs.
  • Ed Issler speaks up about his cost-saving views at Monday's City Council meeting. Issler recommended Marco Island Fire and Rescue continue relying on support from Isles of Capri Fire Rescue rather than hiring three new firemen at this time. He also commended the City of Marco Island for providing many services while having a smaller staff than some nearby cities.

Name calling and finger pointing heat up City Council meeting to determine $1 million in cuts to budget.

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