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The Times didn’t endorse Steve Kornell, but here’s who did

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St. Pete City Council member Steve Kornell has announced his list of endorsements so far in his re-election bid for his District 5 seat. Among those who have signed off on endorsements are the local Police Benevolent Association, the local fire union, the Pinellas Realtors Organization, Sierra Club, Equality Florida Action PAC, The Tampa Tribune, former Mayor Rick Baker, St. Petersburg College Board of Trustees member Deveron Gibbons and the Stonewall Democrats. The Tampa Bay Times did not endorse Kornell…

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Steve Kornell’s campaign contributions swell to more than $40,000

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St. Pete City Council member Steve Kornell continues to trounce his opposition in campaign finance activity. Kornell has raised more than $42,000 so far after bringing in $5,662 between August 17 and September 13. Kornell’s opponent, Phillip Garrett, raised $800 during the latest reporting period marking his first contributions to date. Garrett pulled in another $231.75 of in-kind contributions from himself. Garrett received a $500 contribution from St. Pete resident John Klement, $100 from himself and $200 from Young Floridians…

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Despite lackluster opposition, Steve Kornell holds no punches for re-election bid

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St. Pete City Council member Steve Kornell hosted more than 50 supporters for a campaign kickoff party Wednesday night at the Magnuson Hotel near the Skyway Bridge. Kornell is facing re-election against challenger Phillip Garrett November 3. Though Kornell is considered a shoo-in for re-election against the relatively no-name candidate, Kornell isn’t taking any chances. He’s raced more than $30,000 compared to Garrett, who hasn’t raised a cent. Kornell presented his priorities to supporters over snacks and drinks in the…

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Despite having a broke opponent, Steve Kornell readies for campaign kickoff party

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According to the most recent campaign finance documents filed with the City of St. Pete, City Council member Steve Kornell is crushing his opponent in campaign cash. Kornell has raised more than $35,000 for his re-election bid. His opponent, Phillip Garrett, has goose eggs. That’s right. As of August 2, the most recent campaign finance information available, Garrett hasn’t raised a dime. But that’s not stopping Kornell from launching a robust campaign and taking nothing for granted. Kornell is hosting…

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Steve Kornell challenger is broke, but still there

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Phillip Garrett still has not raised a dime in his attempt to unseat St. Pete City Councilman Steve Kornell. That’s according to the latest campaign documents filed with the city clerk’s office. His name hasn’t been brought up often as Kornell is considered all but guaranteed a win on Election Day this November. But, that hasn’t stopped Garrett from waging a campaign. Garrett has a Facebook page and a website. Facebook is obviously free and so is the website builder he…

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Steve Kornell trounces opponent in campaign contributions

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St. Petersburg City Council member Steve Kornell may have been slightly disappointed when he drew a last-minute challenger for re-election in District 5, but based on the latest campaign finance reports, his opposition isn’t necessarily formidable. Kornell has raised more than $33,000 as of the end of June compared to Philip Garrett’s $185. And that Kornell is trailing off in fundraising activity is also a likely indication that he’s not worried about being ousted from his seat. Of his total…

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Please read the story that might just win the election for Angela Rouson

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If you have yet to vote for who will fill the District 5 seat being vacated by Jamie Bennett, please read the two stories in The St. Petersburg Times today. Read here for the one about Angela Rouson, read here for the one about Steve Kornell. Both pieces are exquisitely written and, after reading them, it’s clear that there are two capable candidates running. But the article about Angela Rouson displays a level of humanity and life experience that Steve…

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