Monday, April 29, 2019

Who for School Board, D7?

As we approach the 2020 election cycle, the various local races will begin to fill up with prospective candidates and potential office holders. One such set of races are the Hillsborough County School Board elections. They include District 3 (North County), District 5 (East Tampa area), and District 7 (Countywide).

Who will run for District 7? Incumbent Lynn Gray has already filed for reelection, and I am eager to see who else decides to throw their hat in that race. If not Cathy James, who almost won the election in 2016, then who will challenge Gray? I have mentioned Florida Democratic Disability Caucus President Karen Clay in the past, and former candidate Robert Pechacek, though I am not sure if either wants to enter a Board riddled with conflict and corruption. I would have considered the run if not for my desire move out of Florida. Who do you think should run for the seat? And why?

— Asher

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