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Police union backs Jackie Toledo in HD 60 race

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The West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association is endorsing Jackie Toledo in the House District 60 contest. “This endorsement means more to me than I can express,” Toledo said in a statement issued Monday. “Our law enforcement officers are heroes who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Their jobs are dangerous, especially in the current environment in our country. I am thankful for their commitment to our community and honored and humbled by…

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Greater Tampa Association of Realtors backing Rebecca Smith in HD 60 race

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The Rebecca Smith campaign announced Thursday that the House District 60 Republican has yet another feather in her cap of support, getting the endorsement of the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS (GTAR). “With more than three decades of experience in the Tampa Bay area construction industry, GTAR is pleased to endorse Rebecca Smith for the Florida House District 60 seat,” said GTAR President, Andy Scaglionie. “She understands the important role real estate plays to strengthen the local economy and promote…

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Rick Baker endorses Rebecca Smith in HD 60 race

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Former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker is backing local Tampa businesswoman Rebecca Smith in the race for House District 60 in Hillsborough County. “Rebecca Smith is a principled, conservative Republican and proven business leader, with a strong track record of accomplishment,” Baker said in a statement issued by the Smith campaign. “I am confident that she will use these talents effectively to serve House District 60 in our state capitol, and I support her candidacy. On election day, I hope…

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HD 60 Democratic candidate David Singer raises over $25K in May

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Tampa attorney David Singer, running for the open House District 60 seat being vacated by Republican Dana Young later this month, announced on Thursday that he had raised $25, 696 in May, and has raised more than $73,000 since entering the race in April. “Our campaign is picking up momentum and I’m thrilled that we continue to receive support from so many individuals across our community,” Singer said in a statement. “Democrats, Independents and Republicans are excited about our message…

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HD 60 candidate Rebecca Smith announces raising nearly $200K in May – most of it from herself

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The campaign for Tampa businesswoman Rebecca Smith, running as a Republican for the House District 60 seat being vacated by Dana Young, announced on Wednesday that it will report $199,428 collected in the month of May in the coming days. That includes contributions from supporters totaling $33,900, along with a contribution by Smith herself of $165,528 to her own campaign. The new report now brings her total cash raised since announcing her candidacy in March to over $312,000, with $287,000 cash on hand.…

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State architects’ group endorses Rebecca Smith in HD 60

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Tampa businesswoman Rebecca Smith snagged an endorsement in her race for House District 60 on Wednesday, courtesy of the Florida Architects’ Political Action Committee. “FAPAC is honored to offer its support and endorsement of Rebecca Smith to become the District 60 Representative to the Florida State Legislature,” said Mickey Jacob, an AIA Florida member and past president of the national AIA. “Architecture is one of the most highly regulated and complex professions. With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Rebecca has a deep…

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Jackie Toledo all in on TBX, while her HD GOP 60 opponent Rebecca Smith isn’t so enthusiastic

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House District 60 Republicans Jackie Toledo and Rebecca Smith both have a background in transportation, so it was natural that they be asked to weigh in on the Tampa Bay Express project (TBX), the controversial Florida Dept. of Transportation billion dollar project that would all express toll lanes on I-275. Speaking at the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee’s monthly meeting on Tuesday night at MOSI, Toledo said she was all in on the TBX, while Smith expressed some hesitancy. I am…

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