Proponents of higher Internet speeds in Lakeland are divided over the name Gigabit Lakeland and how far to push city government to expand its fiber network to businesses and residents. An advocacy group questions a city commissioner’s motives, and the commissioner says the citizen’s group needs to be more pragmatic. Catapult Lakeland has incubated several […]
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Florida Poly: The university police chief has left his $113k job after 15 months. (No, the position isn’t posted.) Thanksgiving: An immigrant couple is especially grateful for freedom. Democracy: City Commissioners are looking at moving public comments to the start of their meetings. Mamma Mia: Here I go again. The musical is coming to The Lakeland Center on Monday. Alan […]
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Guide to Tuesday’s City Election
Registered voters in Lakeland go to the polls Tuesday to choose between three candidates for the seat that represents northwest Lakeland on the City Commission. Incumbent Phillip Walker, right, is being challenged by Alberto (AJ) Rodriguez, left, and Ricky Shirah. Here’s what you need to know before voting.
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Video: City Commission Candidates Forum
Read Ledger coverage of the forum.
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Four-word headlines: Gov. Scott honors veterans … City candidates differentiate themselves … Editorial: Delgado differentiates himself … Fleeing wanted man arrested … Bobby Braddock signing books Source: The Ledger
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City Election Rule Was Likely Breached, But It Has No Teeth
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Incumbent Walker Dominates Fundraising Via Business, Labor Support
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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
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As it prepares for a move to Lakeland’s airport, PSC’s aerospace program starts a training partnership with ExpressJet. Columnist Bruce Anderson ponders why only one of three eligible Lakeland City Commission seats is being contested this fall. For pedaling 3,844 miles this summer and raising $15k, Americans for Independence named Boyd Lipham its volunteer of the […]
