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Summary of Times endorsements in Dunedin

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With four of the five Dunedin City Commission seats up for grabs in the March 10 election, the potential for change is great. The Times recommends: For Mayor: Dunedin residents are fortunate to have a choice between two smart, knowledgeable candidates for mayor. Either one would represent Dunedin well, but we believe Dave Eggers is the best choice for these times.” Seat 1: We have disagreed with some of Commissioner Julie Scales’ positions on important issues and we have criticized…

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Dunedin’s municipal elections take shape

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Often overlooked by the Times and the rest of the local media, as well as voters judging by the low-turnouts, are Pinellas’ municipal elections held in spring of the “off-year.” These elections are important because of their obvious impact on the cities in which they are conducted, but they are also interesting to those in the political arena because today’s city commissioner is tomorrow’s state legislator. For example, state represenative Tom Anderson got his start as mayor and state representative…

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