Hillsborough County Beware - Jim Norman Is Back

The strong conservative 

says, he will file to run for a seat on the County Commission where he was a player for nearly two decades.

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Some of Mr. Norman's Highlights

Joined the vote to ban county government from even acknowledging gay pride events. He said no to health benefits for unmarried couples including same-sex partners.

"I see this as (leading) to gay marriage next," Norman said in 2004. "This is not going to be San Francisco east."

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He angered black leaders with a proclamation honoring Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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 He blasted Obamacare as "a socialism takeover."

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He hung out in Vegas with lobbyist who appeared frequently before the commission.

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A developer-friendly commissioner he was owned by Ralph Hughes owner of the Cast-Crete precast concrete business in Seffner. He pushed hard to rename the county's prestigious award for residents who show moral courage in standing up to government for his friend and benefactor.

"I found very quickly that Ralph expected something back from me if I was going to be one of his chosen candidates," Rose Ferlita

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"Payola"

La Gaceta

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"He won his race but did not fare well in public opinion. Public office is a public trust.Obviously, that didn't sink in to Jim Norman." 

Jan Platt

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"He's been carrying the water for developers for all his 18 years on the commission. He's as much responsible for the condition Hillsborough County is in today — the transportation, the sprawl mess we're in." 

Pat Kemp

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"Spare us. This clown is one of the reasons Hillsborough County moved backwards for years. Deny him the right to ever serve in public office again. Please." Susan Smith

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Brian Blair's Kind Words For Jim Norman

"Congratulations Jim, you were always an efficient and effective leader on the BOCC. I also appreciate the fact that you respected those who did not always see "eye to eye" with you. Your a very gracious and kind person and I wish you success in all your endeavors!"  

Brian Blair on Jim Norman
@ SPB here

We wonder if he is also thinking of a comeback. Will we have new stuff for

The Blair Watch Project

Jim Norman: Obama Can Go To Hell

At the Hillsborough county Republican party’s monthly meeting at MOSI he criticized the guidelines issued by the Department of Education last Friday requiring schools to allow transgender students to use the restroom and locker rooms that correspond to their chosen gender. “You’re going to have to take me to jail, because I would stand up against that, I think it’s absolutely wrong” Norman said, boasting about how he stood up and supporting removing gays and lesbian from the county’s Human Rights Ordinance back in the early 1990’s. “If my daughter, my friend, went into a restroom and someone with a beard tried to follow in, they’d have to run,” Norman said, adding angrily, “So Obama can go to hell.” here

Mr. Norman is a funny guy. Oh and he got crushed by Tim Schock in a straw poll.

Jim Norman’s Stooge

Ever wonder what the appointed bureaucrats of career politicians do all day? You know, the kind of little twerps who work for a guy like Jim Norman who after twenty years of screwing things up in Hillsborough County (think traffic congestion) now finds himself term-limited so he seeks the state legislature so he can go screw things up in Tallahassee.......here

Jim Norman Is A Moron And He Thinks We Are Too

Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman
Refused to answer questions Thursday about how his wife paid for a $435,000 lakefront home in Arkansas, instead lashing out at his political opponent for raising questions about the home......here

Did Ralph Hughes Bankroll Jim Norman's Home?

In the past two weeks, both a lawsuit and an ethics complaint have alleged that the late businessman Ralph Hughes bankrolled an Arkansas home for Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman.
here

35% Of Hillsborough County Voters Would Actually Vote For Jim Norman

A poll shows Republican Jim Norman trailing Pat Kemp 44% to 35%. They either have bad memories or as we like to say here at this blog
 "They like to take it deep." here

America's 33%

Sandy, Al, Ken And Stacy Avoiding Jim Norman

Four Republicans have quite noticeably stayed on the sidelines as Norman seeks the party nomination for a return to the county commission: His would-be colleagues.

Commissioners Ken Hagan, Al Higginbotham, Sandy Murman and Stacy White won’t make an endorsement in Norman’s race against Tampa businessman Tim Schock for the open District 6 seat. here

Jan Platt Calls Norman Situation An 'Embarrassment'

"What a tragedy for our community -- for the voters who elected Mr. Norman to this new office, a tragedy for his family. I hope Jim Norman stays home, drops out of the race and doesn't pursue this any further, because this is an embarrassment on us all.".......Jan Platt

Jim Norman - Investigation About Vacation Home

Based on Norman's comments, local real estate legal expert Alan Fields said Norman's explanation that the vacation home was bought as an investment and that there are investors is "implausible."

Right Wing Infestation In Hillsborough County

Names being floated on the Republican side for Hillsborough County commissioner in the countywide District 6 seat being vacated by a term limited Kevin Beckner in 2016 include former County Commissioners Jim Norman and Ronda Storms. Norman is reportedly all but officially in the race. here

PEST CONTROL
Registered Voters in Hillsborough County
Democrats:308,465
Republicans:246,959

In The New Gang Of Four, Higginbotham Is The New Blair

Incredibly, four of the seven commissioners — Jim Norman, Ken Hagan, Kevin White & Al Higginbotham — see the solution to our housing glut as MORE housing. And all the new strip malls and office buildings sitting around vacant? Yep, they want to see MORE of that commercial stuff built, too. And fast..........more

Local Sprawlmeisters

The Wimauma Sprawl Project, Part 1

Was approved by the county commission today in a 5-2 vote. Al Higginbotham, Jim Norman, & Ken Hagan were joined by Kevin Beckner and Rose Ferlita, who were led down the garden path by our county planners at the Planning Commission......here
Thank you commissioners Mark Sharpe & Kevin White for voting against this horrible sprawl.
Whats up Mr. Beckner?

Try A WRI (Write In Candidate)

Around Here
Victoria Brake Instead Of Ronda R. Storms For State Senator, Dist. 10
Derek Crabb Or Kimberly Renspie Instead Of Jim Norman For State Senator, Dist. 12
Joseph L. Graser Instead Of Darryl Ervin Rouson For State Representative, Dist. 55
Lewis Laricchia Instead Of David Chalela Or Rachel V. Burgin For State Representative, Dist. 56
Dwight Anthony Bolden Instead Of Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr. For County Commissioner, Dist. 3
Benjamin Harold Stutzman Instead Of Mark Sharpe For County Commissioner, Dist. 7

Only one of these candidates has a web site, Mr. Laricchia.
Want to run for office but can't make an effort?

Brian Blair, Jim Norman, Ken Hagan, Al Higginbotham and Kevin White

Up Developers Ass

Officials at the county's Environmental Protection Commission were told by a majority of commissioners who oversee the agency that state and federal rules suffice in protecting wetlands from development, and that it was wasteful to have separate local regulations.....more

"That is a copout, That is terrible news."......Jan Platt

Who Elected These Guys?

Hillsborough County Right Wing News

• The shady deal between Ken Hagan and Victor Crist can be put to rest.
• Legendary Right-Winger Jim Norman wants to fill Kevin Beckner's seat on the county board. Will any big-name Right-Wingers file to challenge him.  Our old friend Ronda Storms didn't return calls to the Times, but she tends to lie low until she's ready to pounce. Also beware of local Tea Party extraordinaire Sharon Calvert. Others (Ray Young, E.J. Otero and Tim Schock) also want in. 
• Corporate Welfare king Ken Hagan wants to run for mayor in 2019. here 

The Lying Sack Of Poop

Jim Norman Is Back On The Ballot
Cast A Protest Vote. Check Out These Two Write In Candidates.
Derek Crabb And Kimberly Renspie
Remember To Bring A Pen.

Sons And Daughters Of Hitler Day

Praising Dixie

Years of relatively routine proclamations by Hillsborough County commissioners setting aside a Southern Heritage Month or a Confederate Memorial Day appear to be at an end. Commissioners Jim Norman, Ken Hagan and Brian Blair had already signed the document. Commissioners Rose Ferlita, Kevin White and Mark Sharpe refused.......more

"Whether you support the Union or the Confederate at that time or at this time, there were people's ancestors who were killed, If it were one of your ancestors, you'd want them remembered, too."......Brian Blair

Jim Norman Yells At Voter During Candidate Forum

Where Are They Now?

Pat Frank - Still serving us

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Jan K. Platt - Enjoying life

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Chris Hart - Currently living in Orlando

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Thomas Scott - Pastor of the 22nd Street Church of God

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Jim Norman - Political career appears to be over.  Proved himself untrustworthy in a smelly affair.

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Ronda Storms - Ran out of local politics. 

Now living in exile in Valrico, Florida

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 Ben Wacksman - Director for Tampa Housing Funding Corporation