By Gary Nager
In case you haven’t heard, there’s an important Primary Election coming up on Tuesday, August 26. A primary? Important? Continue reading
Local Candidates Meet Public During Forum At Wesley Chapel Nissan
Rep. Danish Offers Florida Legislative Update At New Tampa Chamber Lunch
By Matt Wiley
While the Florida legislative session is a wrap, District 63 Rep. Mark Danish (D-New Tampa) is gearing up to begin campaigning for re-election and recently was the guest speaker at the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon to provide a legislative session recap.Continue reading
The 2014 Political Season Is In Full Swing; Why Should You Care?
An editorial by Gary Nager
Years of frustration have made me believe that even if I could stand on my head and make political balloon animals (like a fellow Rotarian friend of mine), I still wouldn’t really be able to inspire New Tampa residents to vote, especially in a non-Presidential Election year.Continue reading
Republican Primary Opponents Harrison & Wedding Already Campaigning For Dist. 63
By Matt Wiley
Longtime New Tampa resident Shawn Harrison wants his seat back in Tallahassee and already has begun campaigning to once again become the State Representative for District 63, which includes the New Tampa area that has been represented by incumbent Dist. 63 Rep. Mark Danish (D-New Tampa) since November 2012.Continue reading
Celebrating With Two Of My Most Politically Active Friends
An editorial by Gary Nager
I’ve always said that the people in this community who get involved in causes — whether it’s to help their favorite nonprofit organization, serve as a volunteer Board member of a PTA or Chamber of Commerce or run for political office — are people I appreciate, even when/if I disagree with them. To me, being involved is better than sitting at home complaining about what is or isn’t happening in our community.