Residents of the east Tampa neighborhood of Belmont Heights are tired of the neglect and are demanding change. Prominent black leaders Candy Lowe, Connie Burton and Jarvis Karim El-Amin are on board with the initiative and they are looking for others to join them.
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Threats of secession can be a strategy for achieving more limited goals.
I would like to add some candidates to the list of those who are Ybor City Stogie endorsed!
Sky U. White is running for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3. A Democratic Socialist (DSA) candidate, Sky is prepared to bring progressive values surrounding affordable housing and environmental justice to Hillsborough County! I support her bid for BOCCD3!
Julie Jenkins is running for the Florida State House, District 60. She is running to restore decency to the Florida legislature. She wants to fight for people with disabilities, as well as for Medicaid expansion & voting accessibility. I support her bid for FLHD60!
Kevin Beckner is running for Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court. He was a progressive County Commissioner who championed LGBT equality during his tenure. I would love to see him serve in this capacity given his extensive knowledge of the County and past achievements. I support his bid for Clerk!
Who else should The Ybor City Stogie endorse? Why? Let us know!
our own mayor, city council and police chief, self-governing.
"How many Black Leaders can I get to get on boardwith this initiative? Candy Lowe, Connie Burton they are on Board. Who's next? Any Black Clergy? Any Black Attorneys? Any Black Talk Show Host? Any Black Elected officials?" Jarvis Karim El-Amin