FORT MYERS, Fla. – Cecil Pendergrass takes the District 2 Lee County Commissioner seat, defeating John Sawyer 67 percent to 33 percent.

 

Pendergrass says he’s ready for this new position.

 

“I'm looking forward to the challenges. Some people think this is the wrong time. I think it's the right time for me. It's the right time for Lee County. I think it's a time we can work together to get through these issues. I really think it's going to be a positive thing at the end of the day. We have some issues we need to fix and I'm looking forward to that challenge. I'm prepared for it.” Pendergrass said.