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Joe Ayoub wins solid victory to return as Safety Harbor mayor

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Joe Ayoub will again serve as Safety Harbor mayor, after decisively defeating City Council member Janet Hooper by more than 30 points in Tuesday’s municipal elections. He will replace Mayor Andy Steingold, who had retired from local politics. “We have a special city and I absolutely love serving our community,” Ayoub said. “it is humbling and an extreme honor to become your next Mayor. I am ready to roll my sleeves up and get to work to protect our small-town…

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Joe Ayoub releases new campaign video

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Joe Ayoub, who’s running for Safety Harbor mayor, has released a new campaign video. Ayoub uses the three-minute video to set out his vision for Safety Harbor: “As your mayor, I will lead this city with an exciting vision,” Ayoub says. “This vision includes a more vibrant and thriving downtown, protecting our small-town charm, adding amenities to our waterfront park, and reducing the height and scale of the proposed seven-story condo building.” Ayoub goes on to point out the many…

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Pinellas Realtors recommend Safety Harbor, St. Pete Beach candidates

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The Pinellas Realtor Organization has issued recommendations in three upcoming elections. In Safety Harbor, the group recommends Joe Ayoub for mayor and Damon Lister for Seat 1 on the City Commission. In St. Pete Beach, Realtors recommend Alan Johnson for mayor. The member-only candidate screening committee reviewed questionnaires and interviewed candidates before making recommendations. The group says that there are thoughtful, qualified candidates running, but each race had a candidate stand out for overall commitment to the community, understanding of economic issues,…

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Safety Harbor draws full slate of candidates

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After qualifying closed Tuesday, eight candidates are vying for three seats on the Safety Harbor City Commission. Running for mayor are Joe Ayoub and Janet Hooper. Ayoub is a former mayor who also served on the commission. He is facing Hooper, who is in her first term as a commissioner. She resigned from Seat 1 to run for mayor. Hooper’s resignation is effective March 21, the week after the election. Four candidates are lining up to serve the remainder of…

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Scott Long to run for Safety Harbor commission

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Business owner Scott Long announced Wednesday his candidacy for Seat 1 on the Safety Harbor City Commission. “The tone of discourse in Safety Harbor over the past few years has hurt my heart,” Long said. “We can disagree yet still be respectful. I’ve spent my life helping people with differing views find common ground so we can move forward together. And now I’d like to do that for the city I love.” Seat 1 is currently held by Janet Hooper…

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Janet Hooper resigns from commission to run for Safety Harbor mayor

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Safety Harbor commissioner Janet Hooper turned in her resignation Monday to run for mayor. She’ll still be sitting in Seat 1 on the commission for a while. Her resignation is not effective until March 21, the week after Safety Harbor’s municipal election. State law requires officeholders to resign to run for a different office. “It has been an honor to serve as a commissioner these past two years and I look forward to the opportunity to serve the residents of…

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