The advisory board shall make recommendations to the board and county staff limited to the scope and purpose of the unit which includes, but not limited to, the following: To make recommendations to the county for expenditure of the funds within the budget in accordance with the law and the board of county commissioners approved purchasing guidelines; and to make recommendations to the board of county commissioners regarding the annual proposed budget for the unit.
Advisory Board Members
- Chair: James Gordon
- Vice-Chair: Candyce (Candy) Cohen
- Linda Cotherman
- Mark Healey
- Vacant
Applications are being accepted to fill a position with term ending October 31, 2026.
Meeting Dates
- April 24, 2026
- July 31, 2026
- Nov. 6, 2026
- Annual Reports
- Financial Reports
2025
- Oct. 31, 2025 - This meeting was not called to order due to lack of quorum.
- July 25, 2025
- April 25, 2025
- Jan. 24, 2025 - This meeting was not called to order due to lack of quorum.
2024
2023
Archived minutes can be obtained by calling 941.833.5624
Contact
Dawn Johnston
Staff Liaison
Program Coordinator
Phone: 941.833.5634
Email: Dawn.Johnston@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Charlotte County Fire & EMS
26571 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982


