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
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Elected officials are supposed to live in St. Pete, right?
BY RIM SHUMAN NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – Should an elected official be required to be a resident of the city? Referendum question no. 3 reads: “Shall the City Charter be amended to clarify that a declared district candidate is required to remain a resident of the candidate’s declared district before, during and, if elected,… Continue reading Elected officials are supposed to live in St. Pete, right?
Education, employment opportunities buoy candidate forum
BY ZENENA MOGUEL NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – Residents quickly filled the Enoch Davis Recreation Center for a final City Council Candidate forum hosted by the St. Pete National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Monday (Oct. 26) evening. “This is a part of the NAACP legacy is the having an important voice… Continue reading Education, employment opportunities buoy candidate forum
Residents want action, not promises, for Midtown
Story and Photos BY INDHIRA SUERO NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – Equality. Infrastructure. Employment training. Without a doubt, Midtown women demonstrate that they are aware of the needs of their community. Most of them do not hesitate when addressing them, especially with upcoming elections Nov. 3. Some of them — like Angela Rouson, the president… Continue reading Residents want action, not promises, for Midtown
Steve Kornell looks to serve, for a final term
BY ZENENA MOGUEL NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG – Steve Kornell sees one vision for the future of the city. “Equality for everyone,” he said. Kornell, District 5’s current council member, has been in office since 2009. Kornell was re-elected in 2011 and is now running for a final term. Born in 1966 at the now… Continue reading Steve Kornell looks to serve, for a final term
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way
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
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