Marco councilman turns in his hat after DUI arrestMarco Island City Councilman Walter Pearson has resigned. In a one sentence, hand-written note to Council Chairman Harry Cowin, Pearson wrote, "I hereby submit my resignation as a member of the City Council."
On Wednesday evening, Pearson's car was pulled over in the vicinity off Collier Boulevard and Saturn Court after apparently not being able to keep his vehicle between the lines according to the Marco Island police. Collier County sheriff's deputy's were summoned, they administered sobriety tests, and Pearson failed. Since Pearson serves as a City Official, the Sheriff's office handled the arrest. Pearson also failed two breathalyzer tests with a reading well above the legal limits authorities said. Alcohol-related driving violations, are a part of former Councilman Pearson's history, as brought out into the light after being elected to the Marco Island City Counsel.. Pearson has even served jail time for his last conviction as witnessed by Collier County court records. Pearson in the past, was a very strongly against having a Marco Island Police department and at times, called the Sheriffs Department in lieu of the "City Police" to handle various items including: Nails in his driveway, a smashed garage door at his house (hmmmm), harassing telephone calls and so on. Back in the 2000 election, Pearson replied to the following questions....
Biographical
information Present
public service Past
public service Why are
you running for city council? What do
you think is the most important issue city government faces in
the next four years? How do
you think the city should handle the issues with Florida Water
Services? How
would you proceed with the Judge S.S. Jolley bridge expansion? What is
your opinion on the future of septic vs. sewer systems? How do
you view the city's drainage issues? What if anything needs to
be done? What is
your position on creating bike paths on the island? How would
you proceed? What
future structures do you see the city supporting (i.e. a civic
center, a performing arts center, a city hall, etc.) How
involved should the city be? What is
your position on preserving land for green space? How would
you proceed? What
parking issues do you believe need to be addressed? How
would you proceed to address specific traffic problems on the
island? What is
your position on granting variances to zoning laws? What
are the greatest needs you see addressed in the comprehensive
plan? How do
you see the city funding major projects? What do
you think should be changed in the city charter?
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