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Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 26, 2024

'As our city faces exciting changes that bring very big challenges, we need more than ever City Council members who exemplify leadership by listening to constituents and who act with transparency and courage.'

Janelle Irwin TaylorJuly 20, 2020

Newton is leading on cash-in-hand.

Mitch PerryFebruary 25, 2017

It was supposed to be a simple community meeting. However, Charlie Crist wound up addressing a controversial personnel decision inside his office, which added a bit of drama to the proceedings. Appearing at a community forum in St. Petersburg’s Midtown area Saturday morning, Crist’s visit was advertised as a discussion about the Affordable Care Act, […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 10, 2017

Congressman Charlie Crist has hired Gershom Faulkner as Outreach Director, to serve as the St. Petersburg Democrat’s liaison throughout Florida’s 13th Congressional District. “Gershom is a great addition to our team,” Crist said Friday. “His dedication to service is unwavering – as a Marine defending our country, and through positions with former Rep. Frank Peterman […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2016

There’s more news about the Affordable Care Act this week, and it ain’t that good. Aetna announced Tuesday it would be pulling out of Florida and 10 other states next year, giving those on the government plan less options for choice here in the Sunshine State. There have always been problems with the ACA, and […]

Mitch PerryAugust 17, 2016

Wengay Newton has received another endorsement in his quest to win the House District 70 Democratic primary later this month. It’s former St. Pete city councilman, state legislator, and Juvenile Justice Secretary Frank Peterman Jr. who is backing his campaign. Newton has received the lion’s share of endorsements in the four-county district (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota), which […]

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Donald Bowens lands all star endorsements in St. Pete City Council bid

Wengay Newton leads fundraising charge in Pinellas Commission race

At neighborhood meeting, Charlie Crist dismisses question about personnel shake-up

Charlie Crist names Gershom Faulkner as Outreach Director

Mitch Perry Report for 8.18.16 — The Affordable Care Act is getting less affordable

Frank Peterman is backing Wengay Newton in HD 70 race