Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 25, 2019
3min685
Snively has worked with Lowry on education issues for years.
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Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 25, 2019
Joe HendersonNovember 7, 2018
6min345
When it comes to choosing among candidates to the Hillsborough School Board, voters can be a prickly lot. Being endorsed or favored by the county’s power elite is no guarantee of victory at the polls. That played out again in Tuesday’s election when voters chose Karen Perez and Steve Cona to fill the remaining two […]
Drew WilsonAugust 6, 2018
4min356
Steve Cona’s campaign for a seat on the Hillsborough County School board got a boost Monday by way of an endorsement from Lt. Gov. Carlos López-Cantera. “Steve’s passion for education and the students of Hillsborough County is known statewide, and I’m proud to endorse him for the school board, District 1 seat,” López-Cantera said. “I’ve […]
Joe HendersonJuly 23, 2018
5min669
April Griffin says she has not changed her mind about leaving the Hillsborough County School Board after three terms that at times have been tumultuous, rancorous but never, ever dull. “No looking back,” she said. Even though she won’t be running for re-election this fall, Griffin wants her supporters to know she is throwing her […]
Drew WilsonJuly 12, 20183min236
Tampa businessman Steve Cona picked up an endorsement from Tampa Bay Builders Association in his campaign for the Hillsborough School Board. “The Tampa Bay Builders Association is happy to endorse Steve Cona for the Hillsborough County School Board, District 1,” said Jennifer Motsinger, executive vice president at TBBA. “Our organization understands that high-quality education is […]
Drew WilsonJune 28, 20183min402
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, 20183min286
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 14, 2018
6min531
There’s a new chapter in the saga of Susan Valdes’ resignation from the Hillsborough School Board. Valdes, now a candidate for House District 62, faced a June 8 deadline to get her resignation letter to the Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections office to meet the requirements of the new resign-to-run law signed by Gov. Rick Scott […]
Drew WilsonJune 13, 20183min1257
Tampa businessman Steve Cona announced Tuesday that is running for District 1 seat on the Hillsborough County School Board. “Our public schools should be our biggest economic development engine; a place that cultivates and elevates the uniqueness of every student. As a school board member, I will work to ensure our students are prepared to […]
Drew WilsonJune 13, 20186min399
There’s something fishy going on at Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections office, says one Democratic consultant. As previously reported, Susan Valdes is eyeing a run for the Florida House, for the seat being vacated by Janet Cruz. In preparation for a bid for House District 62, Valdes resigned her seat on the Hillsborough County School Board just […]