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Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is endorsing businessman Steve Cona for Hillsborough County School Board District 1 seat. “I believe that Steve is the best candidate for School Board District 1,” Buckhorn said Thursday. “For years, he has dedicated himself to his community and helped strengthen Hillsborough County. Steve will continue to fight to ensure that our students […]

Drew WilsonJune 24, 2018

Tampa businessman Steve Cona is off to a fast start in the days since he launched his bid for the open District 1 seat on the Hillsborough School Board. In his first campaign finance report, which will include transactions through June 22, sources close Cona’s campaign says he will report more than $32,000 raised. Assuming that […]

Drew WilsonJune 13, 2018

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Republican Aakash Patel picked up an endorsement from respected Tampa cardiologist and philanthropist Kiran Patel (no relation) for his bid to replace retiring Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham in the fall. “It is my pleasure to endorse Aakash in his quest for Hillsborough County Commission. I am a firm believer that the next generation of […]

Drew WilsonApril 24, 2018

Hillsborough County Commission District 1 candidate Todd Marks slammed Republican rival Aakash Patel Monday for his past donations to Democrats. At issue is the Jan. 28 edition of LeaderCast Tampa, where Patel was interviewed on his decision run for the county commission job and his political philosophy. During the interview Patel speaks on his business […]

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Bob Buckhorn endorses Steve Cona for Hillsborough School Board

Steve Cona raised $32K in just 11 days for Hillsborough School Board bid

Kiran Patel endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough commission

Todd Marks slams Aakash Patel for past donations to Democrats