BY SAMANTHA PRITZLAFF NNB Reporter Winthrop “Will” Newton is vying for the District 7 City Council seat against Lisa Wheeler-Brown Nov. 3. Newton is currently the district vice president for Florida Professional Firefighters in Pinellas and Pasco counties. The job takes him to Tallahassee to negotiate with lawmakers on behalf of firefighter unions. “I’ve committed… Continue reading Where there’s a Will, there’s a way
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City Council candidate forum at Enoch Davis Center Monday
BY CARLY ROMANO NNB Reporter Residents can get a chance to grill candidates for city council tonight. The NAACP St. Petersburg Branch City Council Candidate Forum is at 7 p.m. at the Enoch Davis Center. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early in order to submit written questions for the candidates. All candidates running are expected… Continue reading City Council candidate forum at Enoch Davis Center Monday
Referendum no. 2 asks voters to change district lines
BY CARLY ROMANO NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG— Residents get the opportunity to vote on a referendum that could change district lines. Referendum question no. 2 reads: “Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that Council Districts do not need to follow voting precinct lines when it is not practical due to the need for… Continue reading Referendum no. 2 asks voters to change district lines
Seagrass beds, Tampa Bay water quality and St. Pete Referendum No. 1
BY DANIELLE VON DREELE NNB Reporter St. Petersburg residents are reasonably concerned with the city’s questionable water supply. The history of Tampa Bay’s warm, shallow waters is murky with pollution from dredging, industrial emissions and wastewater. A question up for vote on the city election Nov. 3 is addressing the issue with increased protections to seagrass beds. Referendum… Continue reading Seagrass beds, Tampa Bay water quality and St. Pete Referendum No. 1