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Is Florida Democratic Party pulling strings in the St. Pete District 7 race?

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As a candidate for St. Petersburg City Council District 7, Lisa Wheeler-Brown has enjoyed her share of success, collecting key endorsements and leading in fundraising ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Nevertheless, some big Democratic players seem to be working behind the scenes in her favor in the supposedly nonpartisan municipal race. Is the Florida Democratic Party pulling some strings in the District 7 race for Wheeler-Brown? Some proof might be found in recent mailers supporting Wheeler-Brown, the civic activist looking to…

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Will Newton nabs endorsement from City Council Vice Chair Amy Foster

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St. Pete City Council candidate Will Newton has nabbed an endorsement from City Council member Amy Foster. “Will Newton has the work experience with city governments, the demeanor, and the proven leadership skills to be the kind of City Council member we need,” Foster said. “This race isn’t about the Rays. District 7 and our entire city face serious and complex challenges. I believe Mr. Newton understands the issues and is prepared to work collaboratively with the council to make…

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Lisa Wheeler-Brown’s campaign contributions are the most local

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The Tampa Bay Times has a nifty little interactive map showing where St. Pete City Council candidates are getting their money. Each candidate touts local ties to the community as an electability plus, but the top two frontrunners are at completely different ends of the spectrum based on campaign finance records. Lisa Wheeler-Brown, a Midtown activist who has long fought for safer streets in the mostly black District 7, has raised the most money locally. Of her more than $30,000…

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Aaron Sharpe responds to Tampa Bay Times article comparing all District 7 City Council candidates

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St. Pete City Council candidate Aaron Sharpe wants voters to know there are plenty of differences between the five candidates running to succeed Wengay Newton in District 7. Sharpe responded to an article in the Tampa Bay Times in which the candidates were all painted with the same brush. Issues facing the city’s most needy district have created similar talking points between candidates. They all want to bring jobs to the area. Each wants affordable housing, better schools and safer…

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Pat Gerard and Rene Flowers endorse Lisa Wheeler-Brown for St. Pete City Council

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St. Pete City Council candidate Lisa Wheeler-Brown has earned two key endorsements from elected officials in Pinellas County. Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard and Pinellas County School Board member Rene Flowers both gave a nod to Wheeler-Brown for her candidacy in the District 7 race. “Lisa has faced significant adversity in her life, she has embraced her past, and now utilizes it to help those in similar situations. Lisa has come out the other side a strong, compassionate, and dedicated…

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Sheila Scott-Griffin responds to negative campaign mailer

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St. Pete City Council candidate Sheila Scott-Griffin responded Tuesday to a critical mailer sent to voters in District 7 by the Florida Democratic Party this week. The ad, not attributed to any candidate, plays on Scott-Griffin’s law license suspension that arose after complaints of “lack of diligence,” “failing to respond to the Bar” and “violating fees and costs of legal services” were validated. Her license was suspended in both 2007 and 2011. “Although candidates signed a pledge to have a…

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Lisa Wheeler-Brown mailer highlights commitment to safe neighborhoods

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Another campaign mailer is hitting mailboxes in St. Pete’s District 7 touting Lisa Wheeler-Brown for City Council. This mailer highlights, again, Wheeler-Brown’s commitment to safe neighborhoods. “This is our city. Let’s make it a safer place for our kids and grandkids to grow up,” the front of the mailer reads with a photo of Wheeler-Brown in front of a playground. Wheeler-Brown is running to replace term-limited City Council member Wengay Newton in a five-way race. The district includes two of…

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