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By-law change adds controversy to Monday night’s Hillsborough DEC election

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Viewed from a certain angle, the Democratic Party resembles a smoking pile of rubble in the wake of last month’s general election. Not only willĀ Donald TrumpĀ become president in less than two months, but the Senate and House (and soon the Supreme Court) are in Republican control. Instead of giving up, however, there appears to be a grassroots revival in certain quarters of the party, such as in Hillsborough County. At their first meeting after last month’s election debacle, several hundred…

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Luis Viera friendship with Mike Suarez becomes an issue at New Tampa debate

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In the world of Tampa politics, where some folks spend considerable time about contemplating about what might happen years from now, there has been some interest in the District 7 run-off election in the context of how it might affect the chances of Mike Suarez getting an edge in the 2019 mayoral election. Mayor Bob Buckhorn has said that he will decide within the next few months whether he will pursue a statewide candidacy in 2018. Most analysts believe the…

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Mitch Perry Report for 10.21.16 ā€” Rick Scott in 2020?

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Forget aboutĀ Marco RubioĀ in 2020, what aboutĀ Rick Scott? Troy KinseyĀ from Bay News 9Ā reportsĀ that “some GOP operatives are floating him as a potential presidential contender in 2020, should Trump lose in November.” Kinsey then quotes all of one lone such operative in his story. But it does make for a good headline. Now, what aboutĀ Marco Rubio? The FloridaĀ lawmakerĀ made news this week when he declared in his debate againstĀ Patrick Murphy, “I’m going to serve in the Senate for the next six years, God…

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Tampa City Council approves red light cameras for two more years

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Red light cameras will continue to operate in the City of Tampa for at least two more years, after the city council voted 4-3 Thursday to approve a contract with Arizona-based American Traffic Solutions. The new contract guarantees the city $75,000Ā more per year annually than the current contract, as well as giving the city more help when disgruntled motorists challenge their $158 tickets in court. Council membersĀ MikeĀ Suarez, Harry Cohen, Lisa MontelioneĀ andĀ Charlie MirandaĀ voted for the cameras.Ā Guido Maniscalco, Yolie Capin,Ā andĀ Frank ReddickĀ voted no.…

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HD 60 Democrat David Singer says his campaign is about right vs. wrong, not left vs right

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David SingerĀ says that when he began his run for the Hillsborough County based House District 60 race in April, his goal was not to get into an ideological discussion about left vs. right, but “right vs. wrong.” And now that the primary election season is over, he says he intends to use the next eight weeks to make the clear distinction on the issues between himself and RepublicanĀ Jackie Toledo. Toledo narrowly defeatedĀ Rebecca SmithĀ in the GOP primary last month, in part…

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Entire Tampa City Council comes out in support of David Singer in House District 60 race

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David Singer, the South Tampa-based land use attorney now running as a Democrat in the Florida House District 60 race, has received a nice boost to his campaign by getting the endorsement of all seven members of the Tampa City Council. Singer is running against RepublicanĀ Jackie ToledoĀ in the race on Nov. 8. Toledo, a professional engineer and entrepreneur, narrowly defeatedĀ Rebecca SmithĀ to capture the GOP nomination for the seat last week. “Electing David Singer gives our city and our community a…

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Mitch Perry Report for 9.2.16 – Tampa City Council approves $251 million to improve stormwater system

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They did it last night. After nearly four hours of discussion, the Tampa City Council voted 4-2 to support the biggest infusion of taxpayer dollars ever to attempt to improve the city’s stormwater infrastructure, whichĀ for decades has beenĀ a major problem in the city. Mike Suarez,Ā Lisa Montelione,Ā Harry CohenĀ and swing voteĀ Guido ManiscalcoĀ opted to support MayorĀ Bob Buckhorn‘s proposal, nearly a year after they rejected a similar one. CouncilmembersĀ Charlie MirandaĀ andĀ Frank ReddickĀ dissented, whileĀ Yolie CapinĀ was not at the meeting. The improvements will be paid for through…

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