The next to last day of qualifying week, and there are some interesting developments. Closed Primaries Two days ago, there were ten House districts featuring candidates from only one party — as of tonight, there are seven. Here are the … Continue reading
The continuing saga of those running for office, as we reach the midpoint of Qualifying Week — and as usual, the middle of the week has few surprises. Hillsborough County Commission, District 6 The biggest news of the day: Joe … Continue reading
Today is the second day of the week when candidates qualify for state and local offices… Here are some interesting notes: Florida Legislature — Tampa Bay Delegation Most of the Tampa Bay area Senators and Representatives have already qualified, and … Continue reading
Michael Hussy at Pushing Rope wrote a post today about Hometown Democracy’s efforts to get on the 2010 ballot. He referred back to one of my earlier posts on the subject, asking for “evidence” of claims that the amendment would … Continue reading
I read with great interest a post on the March on Politics blog. William March noted: A group is forming to start a petition drive to have Hillsborough County Commissioners elected from seven single-member districts, replacing the current system of … Continue reading
I have stayed out of the whole EPC-wetlands mess with the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. (Wayne Garcia’s posts on the subject can be found under his “environment” tag here. You can also find some on Sticks of Fire’s … Continue reading
Okay… Here is something kinda funny. As Wayne Garcia wrote yesterday, a there’s a YouTube spoof about the four Hillsborough County Commissioners who voted to eliminate the wetlands division of the Environmental Protection Commission. I suspect the four commissioners don’t … Continue reading