Howard Sapp

Howard Sapp earned a high school diploma from Fort Myers High School and a bachelor's degree from Edward Waters College.

His career experience includes working as a community advocate.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Reverend Howard Sapp is a Fort Myers native, a retired Air Traffic Controller with several decades of experience keeping people safe in the skies, and an award-winning gospel artist. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is a devoted husband and father who places family at the center of his life. As the proud nephew of the late Fort Myers City Councilwoman Veronica Shoemaker and the son-in-law of former Lee County Commissioner Melvin Morgan, Rev. Sapp is committed to continuing his family’s longstanding legacy of dedicated public service, ensuring the continued success, growth, and well-being of Fort Myers and all its residents.

Howard graduated from Fort Myers High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Edward Waters College, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies from Northwestern University. Howard’s diverse educational background fuels his passion for community service and development.

Currently, Howard serves as CEO of the Source of Light and Hope Development Center, a non-profit organization providing emergency shelter and residential programs for at-risk youth in foster care aged 13 – 18. He works tirelessly to enhance health services, promote fairness, ensure safety, and drive prosperity for every individual in Fort Myers. He firmly believes that building a strong, vibrant community begins with empowering its citizens through opportunity and support.

Howard resides in Fort Myers with his loving

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

First, I will fight to lower the cost of living by expanding affordable housing, reducing healthcare costs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and making it easier for working families to get ahead.Second, I will champion clean water and climate resilience by restoring the Everglades, protecting our coastlines, holding polluters accountable, investing in resilient infrastructure, and ensuring Southwest Florida is prepared for future storms and rising seas. These priorities strengthen both our communities and our economy.Third, I will fight for Medicare for All. Everyone deserves access to healthcare and no one should be going bankrupt to save the life of their loved ones. We will fix the ACA plan in the interim, then work of universal coverage.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about public policies that improve people's everyday lives: healthcare, education, environmental protection, economic development, and infrastructure. Everyone deserves access to affordable healthcare, quality public education, and opportunities to earn a good living. I believe protecting the Everglades, clean water, and Florida's natural resources is essential to both our quality of life and our economy. I also support growing our economy through small businesses, workforce development, and clean energy innovation. Finally, investing in resilient roads, bridges, broadband, water systems, and the electric grid will strengthen Southwest Florida, create jobs, and prepare our communities for future growth and storms.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Moms Demand Action, Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, Common Good, American People's Compact, Take BAC Congress, Progressives for Democracy in America

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Howard Sapp, a husband, father, retired Air Traffic Controller with over 30 years of federal service. Ft. Myers native and hold to the morals of honesty, integrity, and compassion as I serve the community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Education: supporting our teachers, students, and admin in our schools must be a priority. We cannot let our teachers serve as they do without showing how much we appreciate them. We owe it to our students as they grow to provide the best opportunity for them to be successful.Affordable Housing is a matter that needs to be addressed as its consequences affects us all directly or indirectly.Mental Health and Wellness is a health concern that can result in a life or death for many. We must make this a priority in our health system.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Areas I am passionate about is truly addressing Gun control. Not to take any rights away but to intelligently put policy in place that would increase safety for all. Supporting women’s rights is a must. And certainly putting legislation in place to protect our environment and Florida’s water.