Aside from the fact that Floridians have chosen the true conservative to represent them in the general, local elections are all over the place. Let's take a look at some of the races and candidates in Manatee County Florida.
Perhaps what intrigues me more about local elections is that many go into local races with low net value and many get rich quick. Sounds a little suspicious, but the facts don't lie. Is it because you have inside information that could benefit yourself or others at a profit?
One area that has always interested me was the school board races as I have younger children that at one time were in local public schools. Fortunately, we have the resources to send them to private now as my opinion on the local district are unfavorable.
This year, we seen three districts out of five up for grabs. A long term SB member was retiring and had two very different candidates step up to run. District 5 board member Walter Miller is retiring from the Manatee School District. He has held this position since 1998. Walter, thank you for your service and enjoy retirement.
Two candidates stepped up to the plate, Independent Conservative Karen Carpenter and once Democrat, changed to Republican one week before announcing Jennifer Radebach. This particular race was somewhat close (2000 votes) seeing Jennifer jumped into the campaign late.
Karen gained my support because she has exceptional educational success and maintained an independent voice in a race that was non partisan. Additionally, Radebach has been questioned on her residence and party affiliation. I believe she would of came out the winner if she would of been more honest on several statements.
District 1 seen David Bailey trying for a third time to unseat long term double dipper Barbara Harvey. This race was also interesting because there were approximately 2000 more recorded votes on this particular race than any other in the county. Harvey has been in this position for 12 years and it looks like we will be stuck with her for another four more.
District 3 is not without controversy. Incumbent Jane Philsticker appears to be a one topic candidate, but yet promised to only run one time. This race had two stepping to the plate to challenge Jane, Julie Anaribar and Reverend Al Yusko. The race ended in a run off with Anarabar leading the pack, Jane in second and Yusko with an impressive 9000 votes.
In this race, Julie is the clear choice to take this seat. Jane has promised to be a one term candidate only, she broke this promise, Jane appear to have a lot on her plate away from the SB including a new start up of importing rum. With all her outside distractions, how can she focus on the children and district?
Additionally, Janes financial statements appear to be questionable. Her reported donations appear weak based on how much she should of spent. She did a county wide mailer and the cost is not cheap. More to come.....
Next week, County Commission...
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