Ybor City
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Saturday, January 6, 2018
The State Of Tampa Politics: Beth Eriksen Shoup
We are at a dangerous tipping point between the power of organized wealth and the strength of our political institutions. For a long while now all government, at every level, has been under attack by the forces of organized wealth. The faces of the assailants change according to circumstances. In some places, they are bankers and financiers, or they are the extraction extremists of the energy industries. In other places they are Developers, or the millionaires and billionaires whose names sit high on edifices throughout the community advertising their greatness and generosity. It is the organized wealth that funds the campaigns of candidates who
will do their bidding.
will do their bidding.
Great monetary wealth may be held by a few, but WE THE PEOPLE, WE THE MANY, WE THE 99%, rightfully hold the key to who should be elected as our leaders and that key is our VOTE.
Politics is a matter between leaders and followers, but we've got it twisted when we think that it is the candidates we elect who are the leaders. WE are the leaders, they represent us, they follow our lead. WE need to identify the issues, problems, and challenges that are affecting our communities, and bring solutions to the table for our elected officials to enact on our behalf. WE have the power to shape their platform, elect them, and hold them accountable.
WE have the power to not re-elect them if they do not represent us, or they do not fight for the economic, social, and environmental justice that we demand. WE are stronger together and stand in solidarity.
WE are the many, and WE VOTE.
WE are the many, and WE VOTE.
Beth Eriksen Shoup
Image credit: Tonya Lewis
Florida Cities For 100% Renewable Energy Tampa Not On List
Tampa Bay
Dunedin
Safety Harbor
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Clearwater?
New Port Richey?
Port Richey?
Seminole?
Indian Rocks Beach?
Treasure Island?
Seminole?
Indian Rocks Beach?
Treasure Island?
Largo?
Pinellas Park?
Plant City?
Temple Terrace?
Gulfport?
Brooksville?
Oldsmar?
South Pasadena?
Oldsmar?
South Pasadena?
Tarpon Springs?
St. Pete Beach?
St. Pete Beach?
Tampa?
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Marineland
Beverly Beach
Palm Coast
Flagler Beach
Holly Hill
Daytona Beach
South Daytona
Ponce Inlet
New Smyrna Beach
Edgewater
Oak Hill
Deland
Lake Helen
Orange City
Deltona
DeBary
Orlando
West Palm Beach
Lake Worth
Boynton Beach
Delray Beach
Pompano Beach
Tamarac
Oakland Park
Wilton Manners
Lauderhill
Sunrise
Weston
Davie
Dania Beach
Pembroke Pines
Surfside
Miami Beach
South Miami
Palmetto Bay
The Keys?
The Keys?
Friday, January 5, 2018
The State Of Tampa Politics: Nina Tatlock
We have too many people locally who are registered as NPA. I understand the desire to want viable third parties, but it is not the system we currently have. Since Florida is a closed primary state, we have to work within that system to get the best Progressive candidates elected.
Therefore if The Ybor Stogie readers want to have more Progressive candidates elected it has to be done during the primary elections. To participate in the primary elections a person needs to register with one of the 2 main parties. I urge all readers to register as Democrats and help us elect the most Progressive candidates during the Democratic Primary. We can then work hard to get that Candidate elected in the General election.
I feel this is the quickest way to having Progressives elected. Then we can change the system we have to work with. We need to run Greens, Democratic Socialist, and Working Family Party candidates as democrats,
small d intended.
small d intended.
Nina Tatlock
The Wrath Of Jack Latvala
There is a growing fear among Florida politicos that disgraced former state Sen. Jack Latvala could use millions of dollars in remaining campaign funds to attack political foes that he believes orchestrated his ouster. here
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Vigil For Erica Garner In Downtown Tampa
RIP Erica Garner We Love You Here In Tampa!
Deanna
Pamela
Connie
Ashley
Beth
Jae
Dayna
Maria
Russell
Elvis
Andrew
Jose
Michael
Marc
Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Park, Tampa
The State Of Tampa Politics: Russell Hires
What was the state of Tampa politics in 2017? I’ll answer, but before I do, I want you to know that these are the things, really, that when you read this list, you realize that you could have written this. And by the way, I admit it. I can’t tell you much about the state of Tampa politics before 2017, but I can tell you what happened in 2017.
I did. I happened. I showed up. I participated. I became a leader. I did not wait for things to happen. I made things happen. I went to fund raisers. I donated to candidates. I went to meetings. I attended trainings. I talked, and I listened. I became involved in a campaign or two. I phone banked. I went knocking on doors. I became a member of the DEC. I voted. I gave voice to issues and ideas that I care about. I shouted from the rooftops! I persuaded. I was persuaded. I wrote to my member of the House. I wrote to my Senators. I called them, too. I went to the Women’s March. I went to other protests, too. I signed petitions. I asked other people to sign petitions. I sacrificed. I learned and I grew. I thought about this stuff way too much. I made many new friends, and lost a few. I went to the Florida Democratic Party Convention. I helped build and grow the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay.
The state of Tampa politics in 2017 is vastly improved, and by reading the list above, it’s because I/we/you did all of those things together. And we did them in greater numbers, with more voices, and more volume. We were heard loud and clear. Separately, I’m sure someone reading this did something valuable that isn’t on this list, and that should be celebrated. I’m proud of what we have achieved together, and I look forward to putting our hard work to the test in 2018 to get more Progressives in office, where they belong.
Russell Hires
I did. I happened. I showed up. I participated. I became a leader. I did not wait for things to happen. I made things happen. I went to fund raisers. I donated to candidates. I went to meetings. I attended trainings. I talked, and I listened. I became involved in a campaign or two. I phone banked. I went knocking on doors. I became a member of the DEC. I voted. I gave voice to issues and ideas that I care about. I shouted from the rooftops! I persuaded. I was persuaded. I wrote to my member of the House. I wrote to my Senators. I called them, too. I went to the Women’s March. I went to other protests, too. I signed petitions. I asked other people to sign petitions. I sacrificed. I learned and I grew. I thought about this stuff way too much. I made many new friends, and lost a few. I went to the Florida Democratic Party Convention. I helped build and grow the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay.
The state of Tampa politics in 2017 is vastly improved, and by reading the list above, it’s because I/we/you did all of those things together. And we did them in greater numbers, with more voices, and more volume. We were heard loud and clear. Separately, I’m sure someone reading this did something valuable that isn’t on this list, and that should be celebrated. I’m proud of what we have achieved together, and I look forward to putting our hard work to the test in 2018 to get more Progressives in office, where they belong.
Russell Hires
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
The State Of Tampa Politics: Kevin Beckner
For 2018-2019, I predict that the political climate in Washington and Tallahassee continues to grow increasingly toxic with partisan politics and it becomes increasingly difficult to pass progressive legislation. At the local level, however, opportunity abounds for passionate individuals who have a desire and unwavering commitment to serve their community as a member of the Hillsborough County Commission, School Board or Tampa City Council.
Kevin Beckner
Mariella Smith for County Commission 2018
Visit her website here
Like her on Facebook
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2003
We have been waiting to post this for a very long time!
Check her out on this blog here and here
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“Mariella has been a tireless advocate for our neighborhoods and our environment. Mariella has spent decades working for smarter growth and transportation investments that will get us out of gridlock. I look forward to serving on the County Commission with Mariella Smith so we can work together to build a prosperous future for Hillsborough County.” County Commissioner Pat Kemp
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“Mariella has been a tireless advocate for our neighborhoods and our environment. Mariella has spent decades working for smarter growth and transportation investments that will get us out of gridlock. I look forward to serving on the County Commission with Mariella Smith so we can work together to build a prosperous future for Hillsborough County.” County Commissioner Pat Kemp
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