Bonita Schwan (Samoa) | Marco Island City Council candidate
Marco Island is indeed a beautiful place, with Sanibel next to it which is famous for its sea shells. We…
Bonita Schwan (Samoa 1990-91) is a candidate for Marco Island (Florida)
City Council on November 5th general election.
Bonita Schwan (Samoa 1990-91)
Schwan has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas, Austin, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Drake Law School, Des Moines, Iowa.Schwan served on Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s personal staff when he was in office, where, she said, her responsibilities included providing recommendations to the governor regarding budget and policy matters for The Department of Revenue and Finance, The Department of Health, The Department of Human Services, The Department of Civil Rights and The Department of Human Rights.
As an attorney, Schwan specialized in legislation and administrative rules and volunteered with the United States Peace Corps in Western Samoa. She currently serves on the board for the Cape Marco, Cozumel Building HOA. She serves as membership chair for the Marco Island Newcomers Club, where she serves as the Chairperson of Membership.
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A sun-drenched jewel on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, Marco Island features six miles of beach and over 100 miles of waterways within its 24 square miles. Marco Island is the largest Barrier Island within Southwest Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands area extending from Marco Island to Cape Sable. It lies within the subtropical to tropical climate zone and experiences a distinct wet and dry season with most of the rainfall occurring between the months of June and October. With a permanent population of 16,521 and a peak winter season population of 40,000, Marco Island’s residents and visitors alike call this special Island … Paradise.
The City of Marco Island is located in Collier County, a short drive from the City of Naples. It is well known for its high quality of life, natural resources, casual atmosphere, and friendly people.
Marco Island is indeed a beautiful place, with Sanibel next to it which is famous for its sea shells. We will reach out to Bonita Swan about our Gulf Coast RPCV group. Thanks for posting this.
Leita