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Charlie Justice stands by his vote to do what the people in Safety Harbor wanted

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During his campaign for re-election, Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice has heard some of the same charges over and over from opponent Mike Mikurak. Two of the most frequently repeated comments have to do with a unanimous vote by the County Commission to refuse a developer’s request to rezone land in Safety Harbor. The developer sued and a judge entered a $16.5 million judgment against the county. The other has to do with St. Petersburg’s dumping millions of gallons of…

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Charlie Justice, Mike Mikurak clash over sewage

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The two candidates for the District 3 seat on the Pinellas County Commission spent the last forum before the election as they have spent the campaign — wrangling over leadership. Democratic incumbent Charlie Justice says he has displayed leadership during his term on the commission. The commission, he says, was a “mess” when he took office four years ago: Commissioners were fighting with each other, with the mayors, with fire districts and with cities across the bay. “It was not a…

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Charlie Justice narrows fundraising gap with Mike Mikurak

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With only three weeks to go before the election, Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice has narrowed the fundraising gap between him and challenger Mike Mikurak. And thus far, Justice has spent sparingly. With about $44,633 in campaign expenditures, he’s spent about half the $96,748 Mikurak has put into the race. During the first seven days of this month, Justice raised $3,840. Among his donors was Dan Hester, a former Seminole City Council member, who founded Meow Now. Meow Now is…

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Florida firefighters endorse Charlie Justice

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The Florida Professional Firefighters organization, including the St. Petersburg Association of Firefighters Local 747, has officially endorsed the re-election campaign of Charlie Justice. The endorsement comes with the confidence that Justice will “honorably serve the citizens of Pinellas County” and “the interests of the men and women in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services,” according to the endorsement letters signed by state President Jim Tolley and local President Richard Pauley. Justice said he was pleased to receive the firefighters’ support.…

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Tierra Verde Community Association endorses Mike Mikurak

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Mike Mikurak, the Republican candidate for Pinellas County Commission, has received the endorsement of the Tierra Verde Community Association. “TVCA has endorsed Mike Mikurak for Pinellas County Commission because Mike is a successful business man who has proven that he has the experience, foresight, vision and strategic ability to bring much needed, positive change to Pinellas County,” said Tim Landt, the association’s government affairs chairman. Landt added: “Mike also understands the importance of having strong infrastructure in place- knowing that…

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Osteopaths name Charlie Justice “Commissioner of the Year”

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Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice was named “Commissioner of the Year” during the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society’s annual legislative night. “Commissioner Justice is a true public servant.  He has served the Pinellas County community well in his time with the State Legislature, as well as at the County,” said Dr. Kenneth Webster, the PCOMS executive director.  “We appreciate his commitment to the medical profession and his continued support throughout the years.” Justice has served on the Pinellas County Commission…

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Charlie Justice, Mike Mikurak exchange barbs at forum

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Although their tone remained even, the words Charlie Justice and Mike Mikurak exchanged were at times stinging during a forum Wednesday at St. Petersburg College. At one point, panel members got tangled, asking Mikurak, the challenger, to talk about why he should be re-elected to the Pinellas County Commission. Justice, the incumbent, quipped, “He can describe my successes.” Mikurak shot back: “Actually, I can describe some of your non-successes.” The divide between the two was also highlighted during a discussion…

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