Source: The Ledger
Category: Politics
Posted inPolitics
Ben Carson Coming to Lakeland on Book Tour
GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson is taking time out from his campaign for a book tour that brings him to Lakeland and 12 other Florida cities next month. His Lakeland appearance is 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at Books-a-Million.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Incumbent Walker Dominates Fundraising Via Business, Labor Support
Source: The Ledger
Posted inPeople, Politics
Florida GOP Women Elect New Leader: Dena DeCamp of Lakeland
Source: SaintPetersBlog
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Commission Candidates Introduce Themselves Via Video
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 […]
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City Commission Challengers Attack Tax Increase
Source: The Ledger
Posted inPolitics, Schools
Political Influence Questions Raised About Florida Poly Anti-Hazing Appropriation
Source: Palm Beach Post
Posted inPolitics
With Boehner Gone, Rep. Ross Says He’s Running for Majority Whip
Source: The Ledger
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
Lakeland Electric Remains Top of Mind as Strong-Mayor Proposal Is Unveiled
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.
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Strong Mayor Group Unveiling Proposal at Monday Evening Public Meeting
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.”