Friday, November 9, 2012
City code enforcement officers will be removing signs from medians and will cite residents if signs are not removed within seven days after the election.
The election is over, now it is time for the campaign signs to go. Clearwater Code Enforcement officers are out in force removing campaign signs from medians and other rights of way Thursday. "We are going out in teams this morning to remove political signs and others from the (right of ways)," Terry Tuenis, code compliance manager, said in an email. Other right of way signs will be removed daily. Other political signs will get a Notice of Violation after seven calendar days if the property owner is non-responsive to removing it. They are to be removed by Tuesday, Nov. 13. To let code enforcement officers know about sign violations, call (727) 562-4720, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, or send a Citizen Request online regarding the …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Clearwater in the Nov. 6 General Election.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Longtime Clearwater resident Ken Dewese showed his support for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan during rush hour this week on U.S. 19.
Many passing drivers honked in support, while others gestured crudely. Ken Dewese seemed unfazed. Just days before the Nov. 6 General Election, Dewese held a homemade campaign sign, an American flag attached, in support of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as drivers stuck in Tuesday's U.S. 19 rush hour traffic slowly passed. The wind was so fierce at one demonstration that his other American flag broke off, he said, pointing to the splintered end of a wooden rod still taped to the back of his Romney-Ryan sign. Dewese, a more than 30-year Clearwater resident, waved for two hours alongside a dozen or so fellow demonstrators. He said he is inspired to demonstrate on the corner. "You make your donations, but you can't just sit around," Dewese said…
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Early voting for Pinellas County voters in the Nov. 6 General Election ends at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Early voting for Pinellas County voters in the Nov. 6 General Election ends at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. A state law last year changed the dates for early voting, which now begins 10 days prior to and ends three days prior to an election. Early voting is conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Nov. 3 at all Supervisor of Elections offices. “To avoid lines, voters can request a mail ballot and vote in the comfort of their homes. The ballot is four pages (two ballot cards) and includes 11 proposed constitutional amendments and a Pinellas School District referendum.” Deborah Clark, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, said in a news releae. “On average it is taking voters 20 minutes just to read through the ballot questions.” To …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The deadline to request a ballot to be mailed for the Nov. 6 General Election is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The deadline to request a ballot be mailed for the Nov. 6 General is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. After that deadline, voters may still pick up ballots at any Supervisor of Elections office and vote in the office or return their voted ballots by mail or in person. All ballots must be received in any Supervisor of Elections Office or any of the 14 ballot dropoff locations by 7 p.m. Election Day. Mail ballots cannot be accepted at a polling place. The ballot for this election is four pages long (two cards per voter). To avoid long lines at the polling place, any registered voter can request a mail ballot and vote at home at their convenience. To request a mail ballot, or for more information, visit www.votepinellas.com or call 727-464-VOTE (…
Thursday, October 25, 2012
As part of the General Election, Clearwater voters will also vote on two referendums including modifications to the city’s pension plan and changes that would allow the city council to exempt some new businesses from paying ad valorem taxes.
As part of the 2012 General Election, Clearwater voters will also decide on two referendums including modifications to the city’s pension plan and changes that would allow the city council to exempt some businesses from paying ad valorem taxes. Here is the language of the referendums as they will appear on the ballot: Question No. 1: Shall the Employee Pension Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 8333-12, meeting requirements of IRS-qualified plan; extending normal retirement date, decreasing multiplier, and changing beneficiary options for non hazardous duty new hires; addressing reemployment; increasing employee contributions and changing overtime inclusion calculation for certain hazardous duty employees; delaying cost-of-living pension …
A Clearwater Patch reader shares a letter sent to the Mitt Romney campaign regarding vandalism to stickers and yard signs in support of President Barack Obama.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Subject: Political Vandalism Matt Rhoads, Campaign Manager Mitt Romney for President 2012 585 Commercial Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109-1024 Dear Mr. Rhoads, We are supporters of President Obama. We’ve demonstrated our political opinion by placing yard signage in the front yard of our home and a small sticker on the back window of our auto. Unfortunately, last night someone “vandalized” our property by removing the auto sticker and stealing the two yard signs. Previously, one of the plastic yard signs was “punched out” in an attempt to destroy the signage. We have to assume that this damage was done by political supporters of Governor Romney since he is the President’s main competitor in the upcoming election. We’re writing to ask you …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Track some of the top contributors to Florida House candidate Jessica Ehrlich with the Wired/MapLight Influence Tracker app.
The Wired/MapLight Influence Tracker app lets users hone in on top contributors to candidates for federal offices. Florida House candidate Jessica Ehrlich's top contributors include Waxwing Capital, Jabil and In Style, according to the app. Check District 13 opponent Rep. C. W. Bill Young's top contributors here.
Track some of the top contributors to Rep. C. W. Bill Young with the Wired/MapLight Influence Tracker app.
The Wired/MapLight Influence Tracker app lets users hone in on top contributors to candidates for federal offices. Rep. C.W. Bill Young's top contributors include Boeing, Food Allergy Institute and Bgc Partners, a global brokerage and real estate investment company, according to the app. Check opponent Jessica Ehrlich's top contributors here.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Join Patch for a live chat and stream of conversation for the 2012 Presidential Debate in Boca Raton, Fla.
Tonight is the big battle in Boca Raton as Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama come to Florida for their final presidential debate. This is the third and final presidential debate and will air 9 p.m EST on Monday, Oct. 22. The Patch Chat starts at 8:45 p.m. Tonight's debate takes place at Lynn University in Boca Raton. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Watch Parties: Gecko's Grill and Pub, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle—8:30 p.m. (Hosted by Republican Party of Sarasota County) Full info on Tuesday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of …
Jared Leone
11:05 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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