Meet Kevin
Kevin Ruane was elected to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners in 2020. Prior to joining the County Commission, Kevin served on the Sanibel City Council for 13 years, nearly 11 of which as Mayor.
Through the years Kevin has proven himself to be a fiscal and social conservative who utilizes his business experience as an accountant and business owner to keep spending low, reduce taxes, and hold the bureaucrats accountable.
Kevin has fought to reduce the size and scope of government to keep it out of the lives and pockets of Lee County residents and businesses.
Following Hurricane Ian, Kevin was appointed as Chairman of the Lee County Long Term Recovery Task Force where he is leading the efforts to rebuild and revitalize areas devastated by the storm and create the blueprint for a more sustainable community in the event of future storms.
Kevin attended undergraduate and graduate schools at Pace University with a concentration in accounting and taxation. He took over for his father at his family’s CPA firm, and his corporate career included various senior executive positions with a subsidiary of a Fortune 100 company.
In the private sector, Kevin is President and CEO of Castleton Capital, which provides financing to small businesses across the country. Kevin and his wife Doreen reside in Cape Coral and have two adult children: daughter Shannon and son Kevin Jr. all of whom work with him at Castleton.
What’s Next?
Infrastructure
Kevin knows that investing in our infrastructure is more critical than ever. He will continue to aid in recovery efforts by ensuring the full working order of all our bridges, repairing our roads, traffic lights, walkways, and boat ramps. Under Kevin’s leadership, we won’t just recover from the storm, we will rebuild stronger than ever to prepare for future growth and storms.
Building Permits
Kevin recognizes the magnitude of loss businesses and homeowners have experienced due to the storm. He will work to ensure building and home permits are issued in a timely manner so that the community may return to their homes and open their businesses safely and swiftly.
Taxes and Spending
Kevin has a proven track record of lowering taxes and removing regulations, and he is not done yet. Unlike the federal government, Kevin believes in decreasing our debt and increasing our reserves. As a fiscal conservative, you can count on Kevin to keep fighting for you to keep your hard-earned dollars where they belong- in your pocket!
Economy
Our economy is the engine of prosperity on which our county runs. As a businessman, Kevin understands that the heavy hand of government can negatively impact our economy. We can trust Kevin to keep the government out of the way of economic growth so our local businesses can create jobs and grow our economy, resulting in greater prosperity for our entire community.
Water Quality
Our waterways and pristine beaches are the bloodline that feeds our economy and attracts residents and tourists alike. Kevin understands that it is essential to our water quality and way of life to finish removing debris from Hurricane Ian in our waterways. He will persist in working with all levels of government to secure funds for ongoing projects and advocate for clean water policies. You can count on him to never back down in his fight to protect and preserve our water quality!
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Kevin Ruane Campaign
1375 Jackson St., Suite 202
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
