Drew Wilson
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is endorsing Republican James St. George in the race for House District 19.
“Your unwavering commitment to public safety and support for the brave men and women in law enforcement make you an exceptional candidate for this crucial role. … We firmly believe that your platform and values align with our mission of protecting and serving the communities of our great state,” PBA President John “Kaz” Kazanjian wrote in a letter to St. George.
Kazanjian said the association will urge its members and their families to vote for St. George, adding, “Your dedication to ensuring the well-being and security of our communities is commendable, and we are confident that you will be a strong advocate for law enforcement in the Florida House of Representatives.”
St. George is one of five candidates running for the Northeast Florida seat currently held by House Speaker Paul Renner, who is term-limited this year. He faces Darryl Boyer, Sam Greco and Matthew Nellans in the Primary.
St. George, a physician, has fared best in fundraising thus far. Through March 31, he had collected $390,000 in all. While about $250,000 came from his own largesse, the $140,000 he has raised bests the rest of the GOP field.
Greco did show fundraising chops in his first report, which listed $108,000 received — including $20,000 in candidate loans — between Feb. 22 and the end of the reporting period on March 31. He also recently picked up an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis.
Boyer is in a distant third place with about $70,000 raised, including $20,000 in candidate loans.
Democrat Thomas Morley is also running, though the Flagler- and St. Johns-based seat is reliably Republican. Four years ago, 58% of HD 19 voters went for Donald Trump at the top of the ticket.
4 comments
Dale
May 2, 2024 at 9:38 pm
Did this union not check “Saint” Georgie’s record? The name change. Holding a knife to the ex-wife’s throat.
It’s public record. We need good representatives, not disgraced prima donnas who have sold out completely to special interests, attempting to buy a seat.
Dont Say FLA
May 3, 2024 at 2:21 pm
Police Benevolent Associations are little other than tele-scam organizations who bilk old folk out of portions of their social security checks. Their endorsement should be taken as a declaration that a candidate is corrupt AF.
rick whitaker
May 3, 2024 at 2:37 pm
DSF, man you nailed that comment. i hate those calls.
America is doomed
May 2, 2024 at 9:42 pm
I’m disappointed in the police not doing thier basic duty to background this man. He held his wife hostage, threatened to kill his family and injured the family cat. Tons of malpractice and a very suspicious legal name change to evade his record up north. Shame on cops.
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