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Mayor: Mike Hogan (Republican)
Do you like what President Obama has done to our country? If so, you might like what Alvin Brown, whom Obama has endorsed, will do to Jacksonville. Personally, I do not believe my city needs similar inexperience and incompetence, so Mike Hogan is my choice for mayor. He has served on the City Council, in the state legislature, and is our current Tax Collector. In all these positions, Mike has gained an unmatched reputation for honesty and integrity, especially in his dealings with his constituents. He is a fiscal conservative, winning the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. He has been endorsed by the N.R.A., too. I give my highest recommendation to Mike Hogan for Mayor. Website: www.hoganformayor.com.
Tax Collector: Dick Kravitz (Republican)
Dick Kravitz brings a wealth of legislative and business experience to the position of Tax Collector. He has served on the City Council and in the state legislature. He has been fiscally conservative on budget and tax matters and has been endorsed by the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: www.kravitzfortaxcollector.com.
Council-at-Large Group 1: Kimberly Daniels (Democrat)
This has to be one of the strangest races in Jacksonville history. Our choice is a lawyer who has been in the past and is currently under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for ethical violations, one of which could lead to criminal charges. The other candidate is a former prostitute and druggie who is now pastor of a Northside Christian congregation with 400 members. Because the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County gave her opponent an ANTI-endorsement, I decided to vote without enthusiasm for Kimberly Daniels. Website http://www.votekimberlydaniels.com.
Council-at-Large Group 4: Jim Robinson (Republican)
Neither of the candidates for Council-at-Large Group 4 have run for or held political office previously. The Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County endorsed both and both are conservative Republicans. I am voting for Jim Robinson because he is a 30-year resident of Jacksonville, a former US Army Transportation Corps Officer and a Civil Engineer who has owned his own business in Jacksonville. He recently retired, allowing him to devote full time to the city’s needs. Website http://votejimrobinson.com
Council-at-Large Group 5: Robin Lumb (Republican)
This is another race in which none of the candidates has previous political experience. Robin Lumb won my recommendation because of his active opposition to Obamacare, including organizing Town Hall meetings and public forums, and his advocacy for expansion of JaxPort for job generation. A fiscal conservative, he does not believe tax hikes will solve the city’s budget problems. He wants to focus on essential services and basic needs (public safety, roads, parks and libraries). He is a small business owner and has served on many civic and charitable organization boards. Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County has endorsed him. Website: www.votelumb.com.
As always, no matter whom you support, please get out and vote.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Recommendations for 2011 Jacksonville City Election Primary
Mayor: Mike Hogan (Republican)
Mike Hogan has served on the City Council, in the state legislature, and is the current Tax Collector. In all these positions, Mike has gained an unmatched reputation for honesty and integrity, especially in his dealings with his constituents. As a member of City Council, I personally experienced the fact that he made himself readily available to anyone who wished to discuss issues before the Council. Although we did not always agree, I found him always willing to listen carefully and consider all points of view before making a decision. He is a fiscal conservative, winning the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. He has been endorsed by the N.R.A., too. I give my highest recommendation to Mike Hogan for Mayor. Website: http://www.hoganformayor.com/.
Sheriff: Soren G. Brockdorf (No Party Affliation)
With Jacksonville still the murder capital of Florida, it is time for entirely new leadership in the Sheriff’s Department. Soren would bring to the Sheriff’s office both a law enforcement and business background. In law enforcement, he has been a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer, a Clay County Deputy and a Federal Agent. He is a Supreme Court Certified Family and County Mediator. He has outlined precise plans to reduce administrative costs that will allow for more monies for officers on the streets. For example, he wants to introduce software that will get needed information directly to officers in the field while eliminating 120 administrative positions. He has pledged to put more officers in the neighborhoods with the highest crime rates and to reduce response times to police calls. He wants to add a DNA lab with a two-day turnaround so rape victims do not have to wait six months for results, which currently allows perpetrators to remain on the streets to victimize other women. Website: http://www.1sheriff.com/.
Property Appraiser: Jim Overton (Republican)
Jim is the current Property Appraiser and has done a good job of creating efficiencies in how the office operates while reducing the budget. He has put much of the information online that taxpayers need. He won the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: http://www.jimoverton.com/.
Tax Collector: Dick Kravitz (Republican)
Dick Kravitz brings a wealth of legislative and business experience to the position of Tax Collector. He has served on the City Council and in the state legislature. I found him willing to listen to differing points of view on issues before making decisions. He has been fiscally conservative on budget and tax matters and has been endorsed by the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: http://www.kravitzfortaxcollector.com/.
Council-at-Large Group 1: Steve Burnett (No Party Affiliation)
If you read the report in The Florida Times-Union, the race for Council-at-Large Group 1 is colorful. Each candidate has background issues and none is ideal. Steve is a twenty-year Navy veteran who advocates limited government as defined by the City Charter. After retiring from the Navy, he owned and operated 50 Jackson Hewitt tax preparation offices with 300 employees in Florida and Georgia. He is a registered Republican, although he chose to run without party affiliation. When he sold his Jackson Hewitt franchises, he was caught by a local TV news crew throwing records into a dumpster without shredding them, making clients and employees vulnerable to identity theft. Because of what I consider more serious issues with the other candidates, I will vote for Steve for Council-at-Large Group 1.
The Republican candidate, David A. Taylor is a lawyer by trade, specializing in commercial litigation and adoptions. He has been in the past and is currently under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for ethical violations, one of which could lead to criminal charges. The NE Florida Builder’s Association, both the Firefighters and Police unions, First Coast Manufacturer’s Association and JAXBiz have endorsed him, but the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County gave him an ANTI-endorsement. These caused me to decide not to support David Taylor.
Steve’s other opponent is Democrat Kimberly Daniels, a self-admitted former drug abuser and prostitute. She now is pastor of a Northside Christian congregation with a reported 400 members. She pays no property taxes on her home because it is listed as a “rectory.” There are questions regarding the propriety of using church funds to make enhancements to the property, including a swimming pool with screened enclosure.
Council-at-Large Group 2: John R. Crescimbeni (Democrat)
John has served on the City Council for a combined total of ten years. Despite his Democrat affiliation, he has been one of the most consistent fiscal conservatives in city government. He practices what he preaches by being the only council member who does not have a paid legislative aide; he answers his own phone and does his own research. He has never missed a regularly scheduled City Council meeting in all ten years and has one of the best committee attendance records. He asks the tough questions on contracts such as those with the Jaguars or for the landfill. He opposed the county courthouse cost overruns. He voted against tax and fee increases, winning the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: http://www.johnforcitycouncil.com/.
Council-at-Large Group 4: Juan Diaz (Republican)
None of the candidates for Council-at-Large Group 4 have run for or held political office previously. After careful review of all their proposals and positions, I have decided to vote for Juan Diaz. He is a young corporate attorney who has served on a variety of local boards, committees and civic organizations. He is a fiscal conservative and won a co- endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. He advocates job creation through expansion of JaxPort, Mayport Naval Station, the Cecil Commerce Center and Jacksonville’s healthcare facilities. He opposes tax or fee increases as a means of balancing the city’s budget. Instead, he would work to eliminate duplication of services, make pension reforms, privatize some services, etc. The Northeast Florida Board of Realtors and United Christians of Florida P.A.C also endorse him. Website: http://diaz4jax.com/.
Council-at-Large Group 5: Robin Lumb (Republican)
This is another race in which none of the candidates has previous political experience. Robin won my recommendation because of his active opposition to Obamacare, including organization of Town Hall meetings and public forums, and his advocacy for expansion of JaxPort for job generation. A fiscal conservative, he does not believe tax hikes will solve the city’s budget problems. Instead, pension costs need to be brought under control along with budget discipline that focuses on essential services and basic needs (public safety, roads, parks and libraries). He is a small business owner and has served on many civic and charitable organization boards. Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County has endorsed him. Website: http://www.votelumb.com/.
The primary will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd. Early voting begins Monday, March 7th. Whether you agree with my selections or not, please vote.
Mike Hogan has served on the City Council, in the state legislature, and is the current Tax Collector. In all these positions, Mike has gained an unmatched reputation for honesty and integrity, especially in his dealings with his constituents. As a member of City Council, I personally experienced the fact that he made himself readily available to anyone who wished to discuss issues before the Council. Although we did not always agree, I found him always willing to listen carefully and consider all points of view before making a decision. He is a fiscal conservative, winning the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. He has been endorsed by the N.R.A., too. I give my highest recommendation to Mike Hogan for Mayor. Website: http://www.hoganformayor.com/.
Sheriff: Soren G. Brockdorf (No Party Affliation)
With Jacksonville still the murder capital of Florida, it is time for entirely new leadership in the Sheriff’s Department. Soren would bring to the Sheriff’s office both a law enforcement and business background. In law enforcement, he has been a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer, a Clay County Deputy and a Federal Agent. He is a Supreme Court Certified Family and County Mediator. He has outlined precise plans to reduce administrative costs that will allow for more monies for officers on the streets. For example, he wants to introduce software that will get needed information directly to officers in the field while eliminating 120 administrative positions. He has pledged to put more officers in the neighborhoods with the highest crime rates and to reduce response times to police calls. He wants to add a DNA lab with a two-day turnaround so rape victims do not have to wait six months for results, which currently allows perpetrators to remain on the streets to victimize other women. Website: http://www.1sheriff.com/.
Property Appraiser: Jim Overton (Republican)
Jim is the current Property Appraiser and has done a good job of creating efficiencies in how the office operates while reducing the budget. He has put much of the information online that taxpayers need. He won the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: http://www.jimoverton.com/.
Tax Collector: Dick Kravitz (Republican)
Dick Kravitz brings a wealth of legislative and business experience to the position of Tax Collector. He has served on the City Council and in the state legislature. I found him willing to listen to differing points of view on issues before making decisions. He has been fiscally conservative on budget and tax matters and has been endorsed by the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: http://www.kravitzfortaxcollector.com/.
Council-at-Large Group 1: Steve Burnett (No Party Affiliation)
If you read the report in The Florida Times-Union, the race for Council-at-Large Group 1 is colorful. Each candidate has background issues and none is ideal. Steve is a twenty-year Navy veteran who advocates limited government as defined by the City Charter. After retiring from the Navy, he owned and operated 50 Jackson Hewitt tax preparation offices with 300 employees in Florida and Georgia. He is a registered Republican, although he chose to run without party affiliation. When he sold his Jackson Hewitt franchises, he was caught by a local TV news crew throwing records into a dumpster without shredding them, making clients and employees vulnerable to identity theft. Because of what I consider more serious issues with the other candidates, I will vote for Steve for Council-at-Large Group 1.
The Republican candidate, David A. Taylor is a lawyer by trade, specializing in commercial litigation and adoptions. He has been in the past and is currently under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for ethical violations, one of which could lead to criminal charges. The NE Florida Builder’s Association, both the Firefighters and Police unions, First Coast Manufacturer’s Association and JAXBiz have endorsed him, but the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County gave him an ANTI-endorsement. These caused me to decide not to support David Taylor.
Steve’s other opponent is Democrat Kimberly Daniels, a self-admitted former drug abuser and prostitute. She now is pastor of a Northside Christian congregation with a reported 400 members. She pays no property taxes on her home because it is listed as a “rectory.” There are questions regarding the propriety of using church funds to make enhancements to the property, including a swimming pool with screened enclosure.
Council-at-Large Group 2: John R. Crescimbeni (Democrat)
John has served on the City Council for a combined total of ten years. Despite his Democrat affiliation, he has been one of the most consistent fiscal conservatives in city government. He practices what he preaches by being the only council member who does not have a paid legislative aide; he answers his own phone and does his own research. He has never missed a regularly scheduled City Council meeting in all ten years and has one of the best committee attendance records. He asks the tough questions on contracts such as those with the Jaguars or for the landfill. He opposed the county courthouse cost overruns. He voted against tax and fee increases, winning the endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. Website: http://www.johnforcitycouncil.com/.
Council-at-Large Group 4: Juan Diaz (Republican)
None of the candidates for Council-at-Large Group 4 have run for or held political office previously. After careful review of all their proposals and positions, I have decided to vote for Juan Diaz. He is a young corporate attorney who has served on a variety of local boards, committees and civic organizations. He is a fiscal conservative and won a co- endorsement of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. He advocates job creation through expansion of JaxPort, Mayport Naval Station, the Cecil Commerce Center and Jacksonville’s healthcare facilities. He opposes tax or fee increases as a means of balancing the city’s budget. Instead, he would work to eliminate duplication of services, make pension reforms, privatize some services, etc. The Northeast Florida Board of Realtors and United Christians of Florida P.A.C also endorse him. Website: http://diaz4jax.com/.
Council-at-Large Group 5: Robin Lumb (Republican)
This is another race in which none of the candidates has previous political experience. Robin won my recommendation because of his active opposition to Obamacare, including organization of Town Hall meetings and public forums, and his advocacy for expansion of JaxPort for job generation. A fiscal conservative, he does not believe tax hikes will solve the city’s budget problems. Instead, pension costs need to be brought under control along with budget discipline that focuses on essential services and basic needs (public safety, roads, parks and libraries). He is a small business owner and has served on many civic and charitable organization boards. Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County has endorsed him. Website: http://www.votelumb.com/.
The primary will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd. Early voting begins Monday, March 7th. Whether you agree with my selections or not, please vote.
Monday, August 9, 2010
2010 Florida Republican Primary Candidate Recommendations
Here are my recommendations for the Florida Republican Primary election. Early voting began today and continues through August 22, 2010. The election itself is on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
U. S. Senator
William Escoffery III
Address:
265 Country Club Road
Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone: (850)225-7228
Website: www.senatebill.us/
Email: Dr.Escoffery@senatebill.us/
Medical doctor. "Bible-believing Christian"
Platform:
Address:
Platform:
Address
Private-practice lawyer & visiting professor at Florida International University’s Metropolitan Center. From 2000-2008, Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives. During this period, he served as Majority Whip, Majority Leader and Speaker of the House.
Positions:
FL Governor
Address
Single parent, retired USAF Colonel, educator, small-business owner, health care professional, farmer. PhD in Management
Websites have long list of endorsements and resume but no information on issue positions. Both seem to be primarily aimed to sell his book, The Right Future for Florida and You… Starting Right Now!
Address
Longwood, FL 32791
Florida Attorney General; former U.S. Representative
Positions:
Rick Scott
Address
300 S.E. 2nd Street
Businessman: former Founder & CEO of Columbia/HCA hospital system & Solantic Urgent Care Centers. Started Conservatives for Patients’ Rights, an organization founded to defend free market principles in health care that focused successfully on defeating President Obama’s government-run public option plan. Supports and has attended & spoken at Tea Party rallies.
Positions:
FL Attorney General
Holly Benson
Address
P.O. Box 998
Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration; former Secretary of the Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation and State Representative
Positions:
Pam Bondi
Address
Prosecutor for 18 years. Hillsborough County elections records show Bondi registered to vote as a Democrat in 1984 and switched to Republican on July 21, 2000. Election records also show Bondi didn't always vote when she had the chance. She skipped party primary elections in 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 2002 and 2008. She did not cast a ballot in the last presidential primary in January 2008.
Positions:
Jeff Kottkamp
Address
Post Office Box 10787
Lt. Governor of FL; former State Representative
Issues:
Charles Perniciaro
Address
Medical doctor, the Director of Dermatopathology at Bernhardt Laboratories. Member of Beach United Methodist Church. Recently changed voter registration from Democrat to Republican. "I've always been a conservative. I've been working to help Republicans get elected throughout my entire career. My contribution records from the Florida Division of Elections, going back 15 years, are public record. All of those contributions were to Republicans and committees that support tort reform. No Democrats. I've also hosted fund raisers in my home for Republican candidates. My prior voter registration was from the days when conservatives were all Democrats in the South. Although I didn't get around to correcting my party registration at the courthouse until recently, I‘ve lived and voted as a Republican for a long time. This primary will be a referendum on what it means to be a Republican, and about which Republican is running for the right reasons."
Issues:
Address
109 Premiere Vista Way
State Representative; former Speaker-of-the-House. Interim chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. Florida co-chair for the George W. Bush for President campaign in 2004. Former chairman of the Board of Trustees of Florida State University. Former Clay County School Board member; chairman and vice chairman. Former Counsel to the Jacksonville law firm of Smith Hulsey & Busey. Former partner of Southern Strategy Group, a Tallahassee-based governmental relations firm.
Positions:
State Representative Dist. 16
Charles McBurney
Address
76 S. Laura St., Ste. 590
State Representative. Lawyer. Former Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor). Deacon in South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church.
Issues:
Luis Melendez
Address:
1401 Riverplace Boulevard, #610
An Allied Health Professional and a medical educator at a Jacksonville technical college. Small business owner, President of the Florida State Assembly of the Association of Surgical Technologists. A naturalized American citizen who served honorably in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Force serving the United States Marine Corps.
Issues:
Address
221 N. Hogan St., Suite 382
Assistant State Attorney, Senior Prosecutor in Homicide & Major Crimes; previously in the Special Assault & Repeat Offenders' division. Member of New Grace Church of Fleming Island. Founder of Clay County Victims' Services. Past Chairman of the Clay County Task Force on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence. Past member of the Orange Park Medical Center Board of Trustees. Young Life of Clay County committee member.
Endorsements: Jennifer Carroll, Steve Wise, Mike Weinstein, Matt Shirk, Lake Ray, John Rutherford.
Mark Hulsey
Address
Certified Family Mediator & Child Custody Evaluator. Has practised law in 4 of the 5 areas covered by Circuit Court. Law educator at JU, FSCJ & UNF. Military veteran: Army Captain. Participated in Pro Bono work with the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid since 2000 and with the City Rescue Mission since 2000. Member of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral.
Endorsements: Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police, Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters, Association of Fire Chiefs, Duval Teachers United, Ed Austin, John Delaney, Jake Godbold, Tommy Hazouri, Martha Barrett, Nancy Broner, Vicki Drake, Brenda Preistly-Jackson, Daniel Davis, Michael Corrigan, Kevin Hyde, Dr. Johnny Gaffney, Mike Hogan, Jim Overton, Alberta Hipps, Kris Barns, Aaron Bean, ,Tony Hill, Betty Burney
- U. S. Senator from Florida: William Escoffery III
- Governor of Florida: Rick Scott
- Attorney General of Florida: Holly Benson
- Florida State Senator District 8: Charles Perniciaro
- Florida State Representative District 16: Charles McBurney
- Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Group 25: Samuel P. Garrison
2010 Primary Candidates
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Early Voting for Primary: Tues., August 9 - Sun., August 22, 2010
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot for Primary: Wed., August 18, 2010
Last Day to Register to Vote or Change Registration for General Election: Mon., October 4, 2010
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot for General Election: Wed., October 27, 2010
General Election: Tues., November 2, 2010
For More Information:
Jerry Holland, Duval County Supervisor of Elections
105 E. Monroe St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1414
265 Country Club Road
Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone: (850)225-7228
Website: www.senatebill.us/
Email: Dr.Escoffery@senatebill.us/
Platform:
- Limit big government (reduce taxes & regulations)
- Cut taxes
- Expand jobs (free market; stop bail-outs)
- Protect life (pro-life)
- Keep America safe (identify terrorism, prosecute terrorists under military tribunals)
- Guard our borders (stop illegal immigration & deport illegals here; no amnesty)
- Control the courts
- Root out corruption
- Restore Bible values
- Strengthen the family
- Defend U.S. sovereignty
- Safeguard individual rights
William Billy Kogut
12 Winchester Road
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Phone: (386) 316-3133
Website: http://kogut2010.intuitwebsites.com/
Businessman & realtor in Flagler County since 1995. Memer of the Flagler County Planning Board. Former Municipal Chairman for Wallington, New Jersey. "Bible-believing Christian"
- Protect our Constitution
- Repeal Obama Care
- Strongly Support our Military
- Oppose Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants
- Audit U.N. and Federal Reserve
- Supports Fair Tax
- Pro-gun
- Pro-life
- Supports traditional marriage
Marco Rubio
4027 South LeJeune Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Website: http://www.marcorubio.com
Email: marcorubioforsenate@gmail.com
- Anti-amnesty for illegals and pro border security, employment verification.
- Pro-gun: "A" rating with NRA & endorsed by Gun Owners of America
- Opposes cap-and-trade carbon tax
- Opposed Obama's stimulus plans
- Supports balanced budget amendment & line-item veto
- Pro-life
Agenda in Florida House:
- lower taxes
- better schools
- a leaner and more efficient government
- free market empowerment
- protect private property rights
- championed a major overhaul of the Florida tax system that would have eliminated all property taxes on primary residences in favor of a flat consumption tax
- blocking the expansion of gambling in Florida
Endorsed by: Jeb Bush, Dick Cheney, Mitt Romney, Rudy Guiliani, The Club for Growth, Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida, FL Right to Life, Eagle Forum
Mike McCalister
3201 Foxden Lane
Plant City, FL 33565
Phone: (727) 641-4873
Website: http://mikemccalister4governor.com/ or http://mikemccalister.com/
Email: bmccalister@earthlink.net
Bill McCollum
Post Office Box 915006 or
Phone: (850) 241-1885
Website: http://billmccollum.com
Email: info@BillMcCollum.com
- Pro-gun rights: "A" rating with NRA
- Illegal immigration: supports amended AZ law; opposed amnesty; voted to make hiring illegals illegal; pro-English language
- Economy & Jobs: wrote “Real Solutions, New Jobs: A Roadmap to Florida’s Future” with Steve Forbes. It provide tax relief, regulatory reform, litigation reform, and property tax cuts, and to improve Florida’s education, transportation, water and energy infrastructure.
- Pro-life: 100% rating from the National Right to Life Committee.
- First Attorney General to file suit against Obamacare, which 19 other states have joined now.
Endorsements: Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Dick Armey, Ander Crenshaw, Cliff Stearns, etc., FL Right to Life - A rating
1400 Gulf Shore Blvd., North
Suite 148
Naples, FL 34102 or
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 915-3360
Website: www.rickscottforflorida.com
Email: info@rickscottforflorida.com
- Cut government workforce by 5%
- Phase out the corporate income tax
- Reduce regulations
- Cut state property taxes by 19%
- Pro-gun: highest rating from NRA & Unified Sportsmen of Florida
- Pro-life: wants Roe v. Wade overturned
- Illegal immigration: bring AZ's new law here; opposes amnesty
- 7-7-7 Plan: these 7 steps will create 700,000 jobs in 7 years:
- 1. Implement Accountability Budgeting
- 2. Reduce Government Spending
- 3. Enact Regulatory Reform
- 4. Focus on Job Growth and Retention
- 5. Invest in World Class State Universities
- 6. Reduce Property Taxes
- 7. Phase out the Business Income Tax
2640-A Mitcham Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308 or
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: 850-224-3800
Website: http://www.hollybenson.com
- Will continue lawsuit against Obamacare & supports tort reform
- Will support AZ's illegal immigration law for FL Hold the federal government accountable for the costs to Florida’s taxpayers of illegal immigrants who attend our schools, receive care in our health care facilities and consume needed services.
- Pro-gun: A+ rating from NRA
- Pro-life & pro-family: 100% rating from the Christian Coalition as a state rep.
Pam Bondi
610 South Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 866-246-9110
Fax: 866-702-3290
Website: http://www.pambondi.com/
Email: info@pambondi.com
- Pro-gun: A rating from NRA
- Supports AZ immigration law for FL
- Wants to stop Obamacare
- Pro-life
Endorsements: Bob Martinez (her campaign chairman), Associated Builders & Contractors of FL, Associated Industries of FL, Chamber of Commerce of FL, and the pro-life Susan B. Anthony Candidate List Fund. 4 of the 5 largest newspapers in Florida: St.Petersburg Times, Miami Herald, Tampa Tribune and the Orlando Sentinel
Post Office Box 10787
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: 850-701-2377
Website: http://www.jeffkottkamp.com/
Email: info@JeffKottkamp.com
- Pro-gun: A+ rated by the NRA. Co-sponsor of the Castle Doctrine law. Banned government from registering guns owned by individuals. Stopped the anti-gun lobby from filing frivolous lawsuits against gun makers and owners of shooting ranges.
- Supports AZ immigration law for FL. Would sue the federal government to recover the millions of dollars paid out each year by our taxpayers as a result of illegal immigrants in our state.
- Pro-life: Sponsor of the Parental Notification bill signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush. Led the fight to punish drunk drivers who kill unborn babies. Faith and Family Award presented by the Christian Coalition. Defender of Life Award by the Florida Catholic Conference.
- Will continue lawsuit against Obamacare. Has successfully sued the federal government in the past. Supports Tenth Amendment
Endorsements: Florida Police Benevolent Association, Florida Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Right to Life PAC, Connie Mack, FL Right to Life
State Senator Dist. 8
Post Office Box 331178
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Phone: (904) 372-4494
Website: www.charlesperniciaro.com
Email: senatorcp@aol.com
- Refuses to accept PAC donations to campaign
- Jobs are the first priority. Spend money on backlogged transportation projects. Reduce regulations.
- Opposed Thrasher's SB 6 for education reform, which was vetoed by Gov. Crist and had wide opposition.
- Illegal immigrants should not be eligible for state or federal benefits. Ports & borders must be secured. Prosecute illegals & businesses that hire them.
- Opposes Obamacare. Limit Medicaid to set budget.
- Pro-gun.
Endorsements: the Republican Liberty Caucus of NE FL, the Jacksonville Liberty Journal.
John Thrasher4963 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207 or
St. Augustine, 32080 Phone 904-607-2226
Phone 904-607-2226
Website: http://electthrasher.com/
- Keep taxes low
- Grow our job base and our local economy
- Improve our children’s education
- Preserve the St. Johns River and our beautiful beaches
Endorsements: NRA and Unified Sportsmen of Florida, , Florida Police Benevolent Association and the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police, Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Florida United Businesses, the Florida Right to Life Political Action Committee, Mitt Romney, Ander Crenshaw, Jeb Bush, FL Right to Life
6326 Christopher Creek Road E.
Jacksonville, FL 32217 or
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904)731-7726 or (904) 798-0002
Website: http://www.votemcburney.com/
- Sponsored & passed Civics Education bill.
- Combat gangs and gang-related violence
- Voted to balance the State's budget every year
- Led the fight to make our schools more accountable and to improve their performance by directing more dollars into the classroom
- Introduced “Florida Taxpayers Protection Act”, House Bill 1197. The legislation would tax non-residents on Florida property transferred as a result of estate or inheritance to the extent a State imposes an estate or inheritance tax on Floridians for property in that other state.
Endorsements: NRA, John Delaney, Ed Austin, FL Right to Life
1401 Riverplace Boulevard, #610
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904)962-8932
Website: www.electmelendez.com
- Support sports' teams such as the Jaguars for economic impact they bring.
- Have criminals serve their full sentence and make prisons more spartan or restrict privileges.
- Government benefits should be time-limited & require drug screening.
- Supports Fair Tax. No tax increases -- cut spending.
- Pro-gun: member of NRA.
- Supports term limits.
- Supports school choice with student accountability for grades made if receive gov't. assistance to attend private schools.
- Pro-life.
- Supports AZ's immigration law & pro-English.
Endorsements: Republican Liberty Caucus
Fourth Circuit Court Judge Group 25
Samuel P. Garrison
1223 Orange Circle North
Orange Park, FL 32073 or
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904)303-5212
Website: http://www.garrisonforjudge.com/
E-mail: Garrison@garrisonforjudge.com
200 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904)353-7188
Website: http://www.votehulsey.com/
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Voting Recommendations for Duval County [Florida] Residents
Below are my recommendations for Duval County residents. As you will see, I have split my ballot more than I usually do. Whomever you chose to support, what matters most is that you exercise your right to vote.
President: John McCain (REP)
Congressional District 4: Jay McGovern (DEM)
Public Defender: Bill White (DEM)
Clerk of Courts: Jim Fuller (REP)
City Council-at-large, Group 2: John R. Crescimbeni (DEM)
School Board, District 1: Stan Jordan
School Board, District 3: W. C. Gentry
Soil & Water Conservation Board, Group 2: Jonathan McGowan
Soil & Water Conservation Board, Group 3: Victor L. Wilhelm, Jr.
Soil & Water Conservation Board, Group 4: Katrina L. Finley
On the judges, I could find no agregious decisions, so I voted to retain all.
Here are my recommendations on the Amendments:
#1: No (A 'yes' vote would give "equal rights" to illegal aliens under Florida's Constitution and prohibit the Legislature from "discriminating" against those who are in the United States illegally.)
#2: Yes (This amendment puts the current definition of marriage under Florida statute in the Constitution to prevent activist judges from ordering Florida to allow homosexual marriages. Current law defines marriage as between a man and a woman. This amendment will have no other impact.)
#3: Yes (This gives homeowners the incentive to make hurricane protection and energy conservation improvements without penalizing them with higher property tax assessments.)
#4: Yes (It encourages property owners to maintain their undeveloped property for conservation purposes with tax breaks.)
#5: Removed from ballot by the Florida Supreme Court
#6: Yes (It requires property tax assessments on working waterfront properties to be assessed according to their current usage, not future or potential usage. It protects small businesses, such as marine repair, commercial fishers, and marinas, from being forced out of business by higher assessments because their properties could be used for condos or resorts, etc.)
#7: Withdrawn
#8: No (This amendment would allow an increase in sales' taxes. Although the purpose is good, increasing taxes on anything at this time of economic turmoil is bad.)
Again, I hope this helps you and please, get out and vote! Deo Vindice, Sue
President: John McCain (REP)
Congressional District 4: Jay McGovern (DEM)
Public Defender: Bill White (DEM)
Clerk of Courts: Jim Fuller (REP)
City Council-at-large, Group 2: John R. Crescimbeni (DEM)
School Board, District 1: Stan Jordan
School Board, District 3: W. C. Gentry
Soil & Water Conservation Board, Group 2: Jonathan McGowan
Soil & Water Conservation Board, Group 3: Victor L. Wilhelm, Jr.
Soil & Water Conservation Board, Group 4: Katrina L. Finley
On the judges, I could find no agregious decisions, so I voted to retain all.
Here are my recommendations on the Amendments:
#1: No (A 'yes' vote would give "equal rights" to illegal aliens under Florida's Constitution and prohibit the Legislature from "discriminating" against those who are in the United States illegally.)
#2: Yes (This amendment puts the current definition of marriage under Florida statute in the Constitution to prevent activist judges from ordering Florida to allow homosexual marriages. Current law defines marriage as between a man and a woman. This amendment will have no other impact.)
#3: Yes (This gives homeowners the incentive to make hurricane protection and energy conservation improvements without penalizing them with higher property tax assessments.)
#4: Yes (It encourages property owners to maintain their undeveloped property for conservation purposes with tax breaks.)
#5: Removed from ballot by the Florida Supreme Court
#6: Yes (It requires property tax assessments on working waterfront properties to be assessed according to their current usage, not future or potential usage. It protects small businesses, such as marine repair, commercial fishers, and marinas, from being forced out of business by higher assessments because their properties could be used for condos or resorts, etc.)
#7: Withdrawn
#8: No (This amendment would allow an increase in sales' taxes. Although the purpose is good, increasing taxes on anything at this time of economic turmoil is bad.)
Again, I hope this helps you and please, get out and vote! Deo Vindice, Sue
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Invitation to Pray & Fast
Two weeks from today is Election Day. Many Americans are voting already in early voting and via absentee ballots. There is still much electioneering to do. I plan to devote every spare moment to the effort to get John McCain elected President. However, there is more to be done by Christians than the usual blogging, emailing, phone calling, letter writing, pamphlet distribution, and sign waving.
The Bible recommends prayer and fasting for the nation in times of trouble. The Lord advised Solomon: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (1 Chron. 7:14).
The prophet Jonah went to Nineveh and prophesied that the city would be destroyed in forty days. The people of Nineveh “declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth” (Jonah 3:5). The King ordered, “Let everyone call urgently on God” (Jonah 3: 8). Thus, God chose to withhold his anger and the city of 120,000 was saved from destruction.
God promised Abraham that whoever blessed Israel would be blessed, but whoever cursed Israel would be cursed (Gen. 12:3). National security is an important issue in this election. The Bible instructs, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you [Jerusalem] be secure’” (Ps. 122:6).
Please join me during the next two weeks in praying and fasting for our nation. Ask God that our new President be a true man of Christ and a follower of the Bible. Please join me in begging God that we remain faithful to our promises of protection to Israel. Plead that the next President will be the one who will appoint judges who will end the holocaust of abortion. Our nation needs spiritual revival; ask God for an outpouring of His Spirit upon us.
The Bible recommends prayer and fasting for the nation in times of trouble. The Lord advised Solomon: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (1 Chron. 7:14).
The prophet Jonah went to Nineveh and prophesied that the city would be destroyed in forty days. The people of Nineveh “declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth” (Jonah 3:5). The King ordered, “Let everyone call urgently on God” (Jonah 3: 8). Thus, God chose to withhold his anger and the city of 120,000 was saved from destruction.
God promised Abraham that whoever blessed Israel would be blessed, but whoever cursed Israel would be cursed (Gen. 12:3). National security is an important issue in this election. The Bible instructs, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you [Jerusalem] be secure’” (Ps. 122:6).
Please join me during the next two weeks in praying and fasting for our nation. Ask God that our new President be a true man of Christ and a follower of the Bible. Please join me in begging God that we remain faithful to our promises of protection to Israel. Plead that the next President will be the one who will appoint judges who will end the holocaust of abortion. Our nation needs spiritual revival; ask God for an outpouring of His Spirit upon us.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
McCain's VP Choice: Charlie Crist
Here's my prediction: John McCain will pick Charlie Crist, Florida's governor, as his Vice President. I've been predicting that since Crist endorsed McCain days before Florida's presidential primary. The timing told me they had negotiated a quid pro quo. McCain needs Florida in his column, and he needs a younger VP. Given Crist's popularity in the state, he can deliver Florida in November's general election as he did in the primary.
My feeling that Crist was the chosen one for VP was strengthened when he announced his engagement. Crist has been single for many years. Swirling around his candidacy for governor were rumors that Crist was a closet homosexual. I never believed it since he had been married as a young man. The rumors cropped up because some people make the erroneous assumption that if you are single, you must be a homosexual. Also, Crist had signed the petition to put the Florida4Marriage amendment on the ballot. I do not believe a practising homosexual would have signed up for marriage to be defined constituitonally as only between a man and a woman.
My best guess is that when Crist went to McCain's Sedona Ranch with other likely VP nominees, McCain or a campaign honcho took him aside and said something to the effect, "Hey, you need to put these silly rumors to rest. Pop the question to your significant other and be done with it." Soon after, Crist announced his engagement. That sealed the deal. At least, that's my take. Soon, we will know if I was right.
My feeling that Crist was the chosen one for VP was strengthened when he announced his engagement. Crist has been single for many years. Swirling around his candidacy for governor were rumors that Crist was a closet homosexual. I never believed it since he had been married as a young man. The rumors cropped up because some people make the erroneous assumption that if you are single, you must be a homosexual. Also, Crist had signed the petition to put the Florida4Marriage amendment on the ballot. I do not believe a practising homosexual would have signed up for marriage to be defined constituitonally as only between a man and a woman.
My best guess is that when Crist went to McCain's Sedona Ranch with other likely VP nominees, McCain or a campaign honcho took him aside and said something to the effect, "Hey, you need to put these silly rumors to rest. Pop the question to your significant other and be done with it." Soon after, Crist announced his engagement. That sealed the deal. At least, that's my take. Soon, we will know if I was right.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Well Done, Ron Paul
In my 2008 Fearless Forecasts, I predicted Ron Paul would show surprising strength in some primaries. I defined "surprising" as 10% or better. Paul came in at 10% or higher in nine states.
They were:
- Alaska (17%)
- Iowa (10%)
- Kansas (11%)
- Maine (19%)
- Minnesota (16%)
- Montana (25%)
- Nevada (14%)
- North Dakota (21%)
- Washington (caucus) (22%)
On a U-Tube entry following John McCain's clinching of the nomination, Paul said "We must remember, elections are short-term efforts. Revolutions are long-term projects." Paul's website calls for "limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies."
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Jacksonville & Duval County (Florida) Elections: March 20th
Once again, I am getting calls about how I am voting in the city elections. Well, it happens occasionally: I vote for a Democrat. This is one of those times. I have voted for Dale Carson, Jr. for Duval County Sheriff. There are a number of reasons I made this decision. Number one, of course, is the city's murder rate. Although I agree we cannot arrest our way out of the problem, I believe Sheriff Rutherford's approach as been too defensive and reactive, not pro-active. The tipping point for me was when he left a meeting of angry victim's families and neighbors last weekend to go to a campaign fund-raising appearance. That told me that Rutherford does not have his priorities straight or he cannot take the heat of legitimately upset constituents. Dale Carson, Jr., has the requisite background to be sheriff. Often, a department outsider is the best way to get the kind of reform and fresh ideas that our Sheriff's Department needs.
If almost anyone else besides Suzanne Jenkins had run against Jerry Holland for Supervisor of Elections, I would have voted for another Democrat. Jerry Holland's performance in his first term has been a total disappointment. Many times, I've wished my friend Andy Johnson would have won last go-around or was running again. However, Suzanne Jenkins will never get my vote. She has been my councilwoman for the last two years. She has been as unresponsive as any council person I've ever encountered, and she regularly votes completely contrary to what her constituents desire. Jenkins could be the poster child for why term limits are a great idea. So, reluctantly, I voted to give Jerry Holland a second term as Supervisor of Elections.
For Mayor, I voted for John Peyton. "Aunt Jemima" Jackie Brown would be a joke as mayor, a very bad joke. For Councilman-at-large from Group 2, Jay Jabour won my vote. Remember, that all Duval County voters vote in the Council-at-Large races. Group 2 is the only one that has a competitive race. For Council District 4, I voted for George Banks who has served previously on City Council when I found him to be a good listener to his constituents.
Early voting is going on right now until March 18th. Election day is Tuesday, March 20th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballots are available and must be turned into the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20th. Whether you agree with my selections or not, please take time to vote for your city's future.
If almost anyone else besides Suzanne Jenkins had run against Jerry Holland for Supervisor of Elections, I would have voted for another Democrat. Jerry Holland's performance in his first term has been a total disappointment. Many times, I've wished my friend Andy Johnson would have won last go-around or was running again. However, Suzanne Jenkins will never get my vote. She has been my councilwoman for the last two years. She has been as unresponsive as any council person I've ever encountered, and she regularly votes completely contrary to what her constituents desire. Jenkins could be the poster child for why term limits are a great idea. So, reluctantly, I voted to give Jerry Holland a second term as Supervisor of Elections.
For Mayor, I voted for John Peyton. "Aunt Jemima" Jackie Brown would be a joke as mayor, a very bad joke. For Councilman-at-large from Group 2, Jay Jabour won my vote. Remember, that all Duval County voters vote in the Council-at-Large races. Group 2 is the only one that has a competitive race. For Council District 4, I voted for George Banks who has served previously on City Council when I found him to be a good listener to his constituents.
Early voting is going on right now until March 18th. Election day is Tuesday, March 20th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballots are available and must be turned into the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20th. Whether you agree with my selections or not, please take time to vote for your city's future.
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