Marco Island City Councilman Erik Brechnitz dies

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. —

Marco Island City Councilmember Erik Brechnitz died on Tuesday. He was 87.

Brechnitz was elected to the Marco Island City Council in November 2018. He previously served on the city council in Decatur, Illinois, for 10 years and was the city's mayor for another four years before moving to Marco Island in 1995.

Brechnitz served on Marco Island's planning board when he arrived before he was elected to the city council. The City of Marco Island said Brechnitz was appointed by his co-councilors to serve as chairman four out of his nearly eight years on the dais.

He also served as chairman of the Marco Island Community Parks Foundation since January 2021.

The City of Marco Island expressed its gratitude for his work in the city and extended its condolences to Brechnitz's family. The city said details regarding a memorial service will be provided by his family.

The city also said it will recognize Brechnitz's service with details forthcoming.

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