Candidate: ANDY COY

ANDY COY for COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 Andy Coy has delivered proven, trusted leadership throughout his 32 years as a Lee County public servant. He has been actively involved with Lee County’s youth and parents as a middle and high school teacher and administrator. Andy teaches American Government, Economics, and Law in our public schools. Andy previously spent ten years as the dedicated County Commissioner for District 4, representing Cape Coral and North Fort Myers. During his tenure as a 3 time county wide elected Lee County Commissioner, Andy served as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Chairman of the Port Authority, and Chairman of Tourist Development. Andy has also been the liaison to the Horizon Council, as well as worked as the liaison for many years with the Lee County School Board and the Veterans of Lee County. As a resident of Lee County for over 37 years, Andy Coy has had the opportunity of graduating from several of Lee County local schools to further his education. Most recently, he earned his second Master’s Degree in History from Florida Gulf Coast University. Andy has also received a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Andy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Florida and an Associate’s Degree from Edison College. He graduated from North Fort Myers High School, located within District 4, in 1978. At North Fort Myers High School, Andy was named the Southwest Florida Basketball Player of the Year for 1978. Andy has just recently been named a “Teacher of Distinction” for his work in the classroom with our students. Andy is also a member of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, the Cape Coral Republican Club, and the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. Andy and his wife Lisa, of 33 years, have lived in District 4 for the past 24 years. They have two daughters, Aubrey and Chelsey and two grandsons, Zachary and Andrew. His other civic activities and memberships include the American Historical Association and the Florida Historical Society. Andy is an active member and Sunday School teacher at McGregor Baptist Church. Andy is a member of the Gator Alumni Association and Gators for Higher Education and is also a member of the Edison State, University of Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Associations. Andy and his family have lived, worked, and served the people of Lee County and District 4, Cape Coral and North Fort Myers, for 3 decades. As a teacher, educator, administrator, and elected public servant, Andy has the proven trusted leadership we need in Lee County to move us forward once again. ANDY COY for COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4