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CONA opposes Legislature’s congressional redistricting plan
Mayor Bill Foster went to the City Council this month seeking a recommendation on a state-proposed U.S. Congressional redistricting map that splits St. Petersburg, putting key areas in a Hillsborough-controlled district, reports William Mansell. Council members voiced their displeasure with the plan and passed a resolution to be sent to the Florida Legislature stating their opposition. [...]
Epilogue: The cost of St. Pete’s municipal elections
The numbers are in and the cost of St. Petersburg’s recent municipal election is $256,587.21. The city elected four Council members and voted on 8 charter amendments. The total bill from the Supervisor of Elections includes an administration fee $70,429.60, poll workers at $94,247.65 and mail in ballot kits for $46,825, plus a host of [...]
House redistricting plans keep Sunshine Skyway-spanning district intact
After months of public input and research, the Florida House’s redistricting committee today unveiled its first proposals for how to redraw the state’s congressional and state House district lines. At first glance, one detail stands out: The committee has chosen to maintain the controversial Tampa Bay district that spans the Sunshine Skyway bridge in order to group [...]
Winners and Losers coming out of St. Petersburg’s municipal elections
Tuesday’s slate of elections in St. Petersburg certainly provided a list of winners and losers and I’m not just talking about the candidates. Here is my list of the real winners and losers coming out of Tuesday’s municipal elections. Winners Between St. Petersburg and Tampa, there are a total of 15 City Council members. After [...]
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Mike Fasano’s 2011 Farm Share feeds 500 families
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Bob Graham, Alex Sink campaigning for Keith Fitzgerald
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The Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi asking Rep. Darryl Rouson to ‘pee in a cup’
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Jeff Brandes fundraiser at BayCities in Tampa
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Rep. Dana Young receives ‘Defender of Liberty’ award from ACU’s Al Cardenas
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AG Pam Bondi campaigning for Jim Frishe
