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Mitch Perry Report for 3.2.15 — Local leaders want to get serious about addressing wage theft

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Welcome to March, where the weather is warming up and so are the politics: In Washington, where Benjamin Netayahu will give his much anticipated speech to (most) members of Congress tomorrow; in Tallahassee, where the legislative session kicks off in a little more than 24 hours; and in Tampa, where the municipal elections take place tomorrow — though how many people will actually go to the polls remains in question (and certainly worth more attention is why these elections are…

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Mitch Perry Report for 2.26.15 – Is GOP divided on whether income inequality is a partisan issue?

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As anyone paying attention to the rhetoric of some of the leading GOP presidential candidates this year, the term “income inequality” is no longer strictly the province of the Occupy Wall Street crowd. “The opportunity gap is the defining issue of our time,” Jeb Bush said in his first major speech of the year in Detroit last month. “More Americans are stuck at their income levels than ever before.” Paul Ryan (not running for president) said that President Obama’s policies have “exacerbated…

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Scott Strepina launches campaign at well-attended kick-off

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Surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters and contributors, Scott Strepina, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2, marked the official launch of his campaign with a celebratory gathering on Tuesday, July 29 at the Historic Hyde Park home of Datz Deli owners Roger and Suzanne Perry. The kick-off event was filled to capacity as Deborah Cox-Roush welcomed the candidate. “I am excited to be here to introduce Scott Strepina,” said Cox-Roush.  “I have been impressed with him from the…

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Linda Saul-Sena could be temporarily kicked off ballot but will still be able to run in November

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From Mitch Perry: It’s not been a great 24 hours for John Dingfelder and Linda Saul-Sena, two Tampa Democrats who intended to catapult from the Tampa City Council to Hillsborough County Commission later this year. The two intended to serve out as much of their terms as possible before resigning prior to the November 2 election, but instead both had to leave the council overnight, when they realized that they had missed the deadline to submit a letter to the Hillsborough Supervisor…

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Linda Saul-Sena misses deadline to file resign-to-run papers

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Janet Zink reports about another client of Mitch Kates facing difficulties: Tampa City Council member Linda Saul-Sena missed the deadline to file resignation papers to run for the Hillsborough County Commission, records show. Saul-Sena, a Democrat running for the commission’s at-large District 2 seat, turned in her resignation letter June 15 with an effective resignation date of November 15. Election law requires Saul-Sena to have turned in the paperwork by June 4. She could not be immediately reached for comment. Council…

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You’re Invited: Fundraiser for Scott Strepina

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You are cordially invited you to a meet & greet and fundraising reception for Scott Strepina, Candidate for Tampa City Council – District 2. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Datz Deli 6 p.m. ***Minimum Suggested Contribution – $50***

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You’re Invited: Fundraiser for Scott Strepina

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You are cordially invited you to a meet & greet and fundraising reception for Scott Strepina, Candidate for Tampa City Council – District 2. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Datz Deli 6 p.m. ***Minimum Suggested Contribution – $50***

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