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Tony DeSisto continues strong fundraising effort for Tampa City Council campaign

Published on April 11, 2010 in The Bay and the 'Burg by Peter Schorsch

Tony DeSisto raised a little over $4,500 in the first quarter in his run for Tampa City Council, District 4. This brings his total contributions to over $34,000. Not only has DeSisto raised more than any other candidate for the Tampa City Council so far, he has raised more than all of the Tampa City Council candidates combined. The second-highest amount a city council candidate has raised is $10,000. There are currently two other candidates for the District 4 city…

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Grayson to speak to Hillsborough YDs on Saturday

Published on January 14, 2010 in The Bay and the 'Burg by Peter Schorsch

Congressman Alan Grayson will speak to the Hillsborough County Democrats. Other speakers will be Tampa City Council Member Mary Mulhern and potential Tampa City Mayor candidate Jim Davis. You can get more information on the Facebook page. A $50.00 donation is required. (h/t to Pushing Rope) Join us for an afternoon to honor CONGRESSMAN ALAN GRAYSON in Tampa on THIS Saturday, January 16 EVENT TIME & LOCATION: Saturday, January 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 824 S. Orleans Ave. Tampa,…

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Mitch Kates: Loser of the Week

Published on September 6, 2009 in The Bay and the 'Burg by Peter Schorsch

From the Buzz: Loser of the Week: Democratic consultant Mitch Kates. No Tampa Bay political consultant in recent years has received more glowing publicity than Kates. The former professional wrestler was the architect behind the winning campaigns of state Sen. Charlie Justice, Tampa City Council member Mary Mulhern, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner. This year he landed St Pete mayoral candidate Scott Wagman, who pumped in more than $170,000 of his own money and far outspent everyone else. Kates…

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