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Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2015

St. Petersburg-based political strategist Cesar Fernandez announced today that he will soon be working for Uber in their public policy and communications division in Miami. “Very excited to announce a new chapter in my life today: I have joined the Public Policy team at Uber!” the 25-year-old Fernandez wrote on his Facebook page. “I am […]

Phil AmmannDecember 26, 2014

State Sen. Jeff Clemens, citing the need to increase employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, filed a bill seeking to limit employers asking job applicants about their criminal records. The Lake Worth Democrat filed SB 214 this week for consideration during the 2015 legislative session. If passed, the law would ban employers from asking about job […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 11, 2014

For nearly a century, the Florida League of Cities has worked tirelessly for our member cities, for local leaders and for the citizens they represent. During that time, we have steadfastly supported tough ethics standards, guidelines and laws for all of Florida’s public officials. We believe in the unwavering concept of holding wrongdoers accountable, of […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 9, 2014

Last week there was yet another example of the enduring, unethical effort by forces in our Florida government to make it harder or impossible for some of us to vote. This time around, college kids are the targets. Students at the University of Florida in Gainesville thought increasing civic engagement at their publicly owned school […]

Guest AuthorNovember 24, 2013

On the morning of Oct. 30, the Florida Department of Corrections told a legislative appropriations committee that it would need $58 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet the needs of a burgeoning prison population. Less than 12 hours earlier, Congressman Trey Radel, R-Ft. Myers, was caught purchasing cocaine from an undercover police officer in […]

Guest AuthorNovember 10, 2013

I’ve watched with interest the debate about Florida’s Stand Your Ground laws over the past six months, and applauded the young Dream Defenders who have pursued their goals with courage and conviction. But we are missing an opportunity to address issues of equality and fairness in Florida that have a far greater impact on many […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 16, 2013

Across the state, libertarians rage against red-light traffic cameras. The claims are many: there is conflicting evidence about whether they make intersections safer; the only purpose is to make money for cash-strapped local governments; they’re unconstitutional. I understand the arguments. What I don’t understand is why they choose this issue, as opposed to a much […]

Guest AuthorAugust 28, 2013

My, that’s quite an ego I have. What could a former governor, education commissioner and attorney general who parties at the White House possibly need from a first-term Democratic state senator from a notably safe district? The answer is emblematic, of course. Former Gov. Charlie Crist doesn’t really need me, specifically. But there’s no question […]

Tag: Jeff Clemens

St. Pete-based political operative Cesar Fernandez now headed to Uber

New bill could limit questions about job seeker’s criminal past

Scott Dudley: Florida League of Cities supports changes to ethics code

Daniel Tilson: Floridians must unite to fight voter suppression

Jeff Clemens: Radel was wise to buy his cocaine in D.C., not Florida

Jeff Clemens: Legislators must address growing income disparity

Jeff Clemens: What’s the purpose of speeding tickets on interstates?

Jeff Clemens: Why Charlie Crist needs people like me