In preparation for next Tuesday’s City Commission election, lkldnow sat down with each of the three candidates and asked them the same questions — some serious and some light-hearted. The idea is to give voters a chance to get to know each of the three candidates better. Here is an edited transcript of our interview with Ricky […]
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Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Politics
City Election Rule Was Likely Breached, But It Has No Teeth
Source: The Ledger
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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.
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Incumbent Walker Dominates Fundraising Via Business, Labor Support
Source: The Ledger
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Florida GOP Women Elect New Leader: Dena DeCamp of Lakeland
Source: SaintPetersBlog
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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 inEducation, Politics
Political Influence Questions Raised About Florida Poly Anti-Hazing Appropriation
Source: Palm Beach Post
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With Boehner Gone, Rep. Ross Says He’s Running for Majority Whip
Source: The Ledger
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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.
