Rooted in place.
Focused on future.
Working for Bonita Springs and the communities of Southwest Florida through public service, thoughtful policy, and civic engagement.
Deputy Mayor
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District 2
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Bonita Springs
Local leadership, connected to the bigger picture.
Jesus Purdon is a public official, policy professional, writer, and community advocate in Southwest Florida. As Deputy Mayor of Bonita Springs and District 2 City Council representative, he works on issues shaping daily life—from economic development, public safety, water quality, and infrastructure to recreation and regional partnerships. His municipal work has included efforts to revitalize downtown, expand recreation such as soccer facilities, and support community amenities as the city grows.
Focused on what helps a community thrive.
From public safety and infrastructure to recreation and water quality, local decisions shape everyday life.
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Public safety
As the city’s liaison to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, supporting effective local services and law-enforcement resources.
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Water & environment
Supporting water quality and regional stewardship of Southwest Florida’s waterways and marine resources.
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Infrastructure
Keeping roads, public spaces, downtown needs, and community amenities in view as Bonita Springs grows.
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Recreation
Advocating for more recreational opportunities, including soccer facilities for local families.
Growth can move a community forward while honoring what makes it feel like home.
His writing treats growth as a community-wide balancing act: welcoming residents, businesses, and investment while ensuring housing options for local workers and families, transportation, public safety, parks, and services keep pace. He considers how downtown revitalization, historic places, small businesses, and new development can create local opportunity while preserving the character and natural resources that make a place feel like home.
From the blog / Growth & identity
How Cities Can Grow Without Losing Their Local Identity
Growth brings new residents, businesses, and investment—and demands on housing, transportation, public safety, natural resources, recreation, and city services. The article considers how communities can welcome change, renew downtowns, preserve historic character, and define what matters for their future.
Public policy is a conversation about real places.
Through writing and commentary, Jesus looks at the choices shaping Bonita Springs and communities across Southwest Florida.
Local roots.
Regional reach.
Alongside City Council service, Jesus is the city’s liaison to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and has advocated for maintaining law-enforcement resources in Bonita Springs. He serves on Florida Gulf Coast University’s Vester Community Advisory Board, connecting local government with regional conversations about marine and environmental resources. His community work spans housing, conservation, economic development, civic engagement, and regional planning. His federal public-policy background includes serving as Senior Advisor to Congressman Byron Donalds and, previously, District Director for Florida’s 19th Congressional District.
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