Aleksandr Boksner is the current City Attorney for the City of Cape Coral, Florida.
He was appointed to the position in 2023 by the Cape Coral City Council and officially began serving in August 2023, following the passing of the previous long-time City Attorney, Dolores Menendez.
Background and Experience
Aleksandr Boksner has extensive experience in local government law in Florida, with over 20 years of practice focused on representing cities, counties, and related entities. Prior to Cape Coral, he served as:
- Deputy County Attorney for Sarasota County, Florida.
- Chief Deputy City Attorney for the City of Miami Beach (for 13 years).
- Other roles in the Offices of the County Attorney for Marion County and Charlotte County, as well as the State Attorney’s Office in Miami.
He is a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Law and is admitted to practice in various U.S. District Courts in Florida.
As City Attorney, Aleksandr Boksner serves as the primary legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, boards, commissions, and city staff on all matters related to city governance, contracts, compliance, litigation, and more. The office is located at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990, with contact phone (239) 574-0408.
Recent updates (as of 2025) show the City Council has approved contract extensions, salary increases (including raises bringing his base to $320,609.69 annually), and positive evaluations of his performance.
For official details, visit the City of Cape Coral’s website: City Attorney page.
Note: Aleksandr Boksner – The City Attorney’s office provides legal services to the city government only and does not offer advice to private citizens.
SALARY UPDATE AUGUST 2026
Aleksandr Boksner is Cape Coral’s City Attorney. Public records provide an all-in picture.
Base salary history
| Period | Annual base salary |
|---|---|
| Hired Aug. 14, 2023 | $247,500 |
| After Aug. 2024 review (~21% raise) | $298,937 |
| After Aug./Sept. 2025 review (7.25%) | $320,609.69 |
The 7.25% raise was described as about 4% market/COLA plus about 3.25% merit. His 2025 evaluation score was 3.3 out of 4 (“above standard”). The contract now runs through Aug. 13, 2029.
Extra cash / “other” pay
Calendar year 2024 News-Press payroll snapshot:
- Listed salary: $267,296
- “Other” pay: $3,970
That 2024 snapshot was taken before the later raises fully showed up in a full-year payroll.
Contract perks
From the amended employment agreement and Cape Coral Breeze coverage:
- City-paid medical premiums for him only (not family dependents, unlike the city manager contract)
- City-paid life insurance premiums
- Dental/vision available at city group rates (consistent with other general employees)
- Deferred compensation: minimum $10,000 lump sum every anniversary (Aug. 13), in addition to base salary
- Mobile phone allowance: $1,200 per year
- Leave: accrues 20 hours per month; can cash out leave above 200 hours
- Same holidays and other non-bargaining employee benefits
- City retirement plan (employer contribution reported around 12% of salary in contract language)
- Severance: 16 weeks without cause initially; 20 weeks beginning in year four
- Original 2023 contract also included a one-time $6,500 relocation payment
He asked Council in 2025 for a car allowance or extra deferred comp; Council approved the $10,000 annual deferred-comp contribution rather than a vehicle allowance.
Rough total (current contract year)
A reasonable public estimate of annual cash + deferred cash:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base salary | $320,610 |
| Deferred comp (minimum) | $10,000 |
| Phone allowance | $1,200 |
| Leave cash-out | varies |
| Known cash-like total | about $331,800+ |
Add city-paid medical, life insurance, pension contribution (~12% of salary ≈ $38,000), and payroll taxes, and total employer cost is higher — typically in the high $300,000s, depending on the health plan chosen.
Sources: Cape Coral Breeze (Aug. 17, 2024; Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2025), published First Amended Employment Agreement (base $320,609.69 effective Aug. 13, 2025), News-Press 2024 payroll snapshot.
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