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Category: Politics

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Incumbent Walker Dominates Fundraising Via Business, Labor Support

by Barry Friedman October 16, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

Posted inPeople, Politics

Florida GOP Women Elect New Leader: Dena DeCamp of Lakeland

by Barry Friedman October 11, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: SaintPetersBlog

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Commission Candidates Introduce Themselves Via Video

by Barry Friedman October 5, 2015September 1, 2022

AJ Rodriguez offers a fresh outlook and familiarity with Millennials and minorities, Ricky Shirah is angry that the city sold Henley Field, and incumbent Philip Walker stands on the city’s success with taming gangs and fostering business. Those are highlights of brief videos of the candidates running for the only contested seat on the Lakeland […]

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

City Commission Challengers Attack Tax Increase

by Barry Friedman October 3, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

Posted inPolitics, Schools

Political Influence Questions Raised About Florida Poly Anti-Hazing Appropriation

by Barry Friedman September 28, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: Palm Beach Post

Posted inPolitics

With Boehner Gone, Rep. Ross Says He’s Running for Majority Whip

by Barry Friedman September 25, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Lakeland Electric Remains Top of Mind as Strong-Mayor Proposal Is Unveiled

by Barry Friedman September 14, 2015August 9, 2022

Control of Lakeland Electric was on the minds of several in the audience Monday night when Citizens for a Strong Lakeland released the first outline of its ideas for changing city government.

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Strong Mayor Group Unveiling Proposal at Monday Evening Public Meeting

by Barry Friedman September 13, 2015August 9, 2022

The group pushing for an “executive mayor” form of government for Lakeland will unveil the first draft of its proposed city charter in a public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Larry Jackson branch library. Citizens for a Strong Mayor posted a meeting notice this afternoon on Facebook and sent an email “reminder.”

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Commissioners’ Speak in Code Discussing Thomas’ Last Week

by Barry Friedman September 9, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

Posted inActivism, Politics

BN9: Dozens Protest at Planned Parenthood Office

by Barry Friedman August 23, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: Bay News 9

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