Voter turnout was low but some St. Petersburg residents who showed at the polls also shared their thoughts on Election Day through social media. [View the story “Election 2015: St. Pete voters at the polls and on social media” on Storify]
Category: Elections Fall 2015
Kornell, Wheeler-Brown win St. Pete election
Residents backed incumbent Steve Kornell (District 5) for a final term and opted for political newcomer Lisa Wheeler-Brown (District 7) in St. Petersburg’s city election Tuesday. Charles Gerdes was the other winner (District 1). Voters also approved all four referendum questions. The referendums dealt with protections to sea grass beds, district boundaries, residency restrictions for elected officials… Continue reading Kornell, Wheeler-Brown win St. Pete election
Q&A: Steve Kornell
Each city council candidate was asked the same questions by NNB reporters. Here are their unedited responses. Why are you running for City Council? “To continue the work that I have started and that community has worked on with me for the last six years. Lots of things to continue and move forward. I haven’t… Continue reading Q&A: Steve Kornell
Philip Garrett, grassroots campaigner
BY KALIE MCCAUSLAND NNB Reporter Wanting to change the community he lives in, Phil Garrett decided to make another run at City Council. He is running against Steve Kornell to represent District 5. The city election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. This district covers the majority of the Midtown community, where Garrett has been a… Continue reading Philip Garrett, grassroots campaigner
Q&A: Will Newton
Each city council candidate was asked the same questions by NNB reporters. Here are their unedited responses. Why are you running for City Council? “I have dedicated my entire career to caring about people. I was a firefighter and EMT for 23 years, dedicated to public safety and saving lives. I’m now District Vice President… Continue reading Q&A: Will Newton
Referendum no. 4 and electronic voting by city council
BY ERIC VAUGHAN NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG- Residents get the chance to choose whether the City Council’s electronic voting system is an adequate way to measure votes on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3. The referendum reads: “Shall the City Charter be amended to generally clarify the voting process of City Council the main clarification being… Continue reading Referendum no. 4 and electronic voting by city council
Election 2015: What Midtown has to say
BY BRIGITTE TOULON, CLARENCE FORD AND LORIEN MATTIACCI NNB Reporters ST. PETERSBURG – Teachers, college students and residents of Midtown are concerned about education issues, neighborhood improvements and the Tampa Bay Rays future as the city election approaches Tuesday, Nov. 3. Melrose Elementary teachers Kelly Milnes and Ashli Doss are looking for more changes to be… Continue reading Election 2015: What Midtown has to say
Poll: Who do you support to represent District 7?
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Poll: Who do you support to represent District 5?
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NAACP St. Pete President: Resident engagement in city election important for Midtown’s future
BY CLARENCE FORD NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – Midtown residents play a key role in upcoming city elections and need to make efforts to vote Nov. 3, according to officials at the NAACP St. Pete Branch. There’s also a lot of money on the line. “The African-American voter can no longer depend solely on one’s… Continue reading NAACP St. Pete President: Resident engagement in city election important for Midtown’s future