Ybor City, Florida
Monday, September 9, 2019
Florida GOP War On Hillsborough County Voters
It takes some nerve for the Republican meddlers in the Florida House to seek to overturn the will of Hillsborough voters who overwhelmingly supported a one-cent sales tax for countywide transportation improvements. The House’s intervention in a legal challenge is an overreach legally and politically, and it’s an insult to residents. It’s also further proof that Tallahassee knows no limits when it comes to ignoring referendum results and interfering
in local decisions. HERE
in local decisions. HERE
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Happy Birthday Bernie Sanders!
Tampa-Bennington Berner!
Stay groovy,
Asher
Recycled Yard Art Contest At Hillsborough County Fair
Twice each year, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Hillsborough County Extension, sponsor Recycled Yard Art Contests, one at the Hillsborough County Fair and one at the Florida State Fair. HERE
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The purpose is to increase environmental awareness
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Florida DNC Exposed
"Guess who got a full list of how every DNC member voted regarding the resolution to hold a climate
change debate?
change debate?
Only two Florida DNC members voted in favor of holding the vote. Thank you
Ken Evans and John Ramos.
Ken Evans and John Ramos.
And of course Hillsborough's State Committeewoman Alma Gonzalez voted not to hold the debate. Even though people of color and marginalized communities are the most "at risk" communities.
Please note that a "no" vote is in favor of a climate debate and passing the resolution, while a "yes" vote is opposed to the climate debate and killing the resolution.
Ybor Paparazzi
Hunter celebrating his new internship with Rick Scott.
I told him the blog was left. He said it was ok to post.
Demand HART Buy Clean Electric Buses In Ybor City
September 9, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Monday night, come ask HART to spend YOUR tax dollars on new buses that are truly clean. Ask HART to buy clean, quiet, zero emission electric buses, not more fracked
(natural) gas buses.
22nd Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest
During the entire month of September, Columbia Restaurant Group will donate 5% of all guests’ checks for lunch and dinner to the non-profit organizations listed on their ballot and designated by their guests. Humane Society of Tampa Bay will be one of the recipients so be sure to eat their often and choose us! All Columbia Restaurants
are participating! INFO
are participating! INFO
Friday, September 6, 2019
Berner Presence in Ybor City
9.20.2019 - 7 PM
Meet in in front of 7-11 for a community canvassing event. We will be walking up and down 7th Ave to add contacts into
our BERN app.
Tampa Shit Water Company Closed By Mayor
It looks like "Toilet to Tap" is officially kaput.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Thursday removed a request for $300 million that would have funded the program in her public works budget. HERE
Fight for 15 Florida - Fight Ahead Miami
September 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Oak Grove Father Jean - Juste
Community Center
680 NE 159th St. Miami, Florida
Thank You Orlando Gudes
Attending VM Ybor's Neighborhood Association Meeting to speak on homelessness within the City and a few
of my plans.
of my plans.
I'd like to add another Homeless Liaison to the staff, purchase Mobile Showers and Restrooms to provide reliable sanitation and basic services to homeless individuals and build a Transitional Storage Center that provides clean bins for homeless individuals and family
to store their belongings.
to store their belongings.
None of the above were approved in the City's Budget, but I will continue to fight to provide those well deserved services
to our community. HERE
to our community. HERE
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Hillsborough School Board Elections?
What are you all going to do about your School Board? There are four elections coming up in 2020; all of which should be taken seriously.
In District 1, incumbent Steve Cona, a pro privatization politician, is running for re-election and should be defeated in order to heal the Board. Thus far, the only candidate who has filed to oppose him is college student Victoria Gudbranson, who has experience as a person with a disability (which is desperately needed on the Board). It is likely that former candidate Bill Person will file as well. Who else do you think should file for this seat? Who would you support?
In District 3, incumbent Cindy Stuart may file to run for re-election, while former Democratic Progressive Caucus President and substitute teacher Jessica Vaughn has already filed to run. Who else could jump in for this seat, and who would you support?
In District 5, incumbent Tammy Shamburger has not yet filed for re-election, and no other challenger has filed with the Supervisor of Elections. Possible candidates could include former candidate and teacher Robert Pechacek, and former candidate Jacqueline Leeks. Who would be an optimal candidate for this seat? Who do you think should serve the District?
In District 7, incumbent Lynn Gray has filed to run for re-election. Her only challenger thus far is Josephine Amato — I have no idea who this person is or why she decided to run. Who would make a good candidate for this race, and who would you like to support?
I would like to see spirited primaries for each of these seats, and some candidates defeat incumbents who have sided with privatization and FLGOP donors. Hillsborough County needs attention brought to ending the school to prison pipeline, student nutrition, disability equity, testing reform, and opposition to haywire privatization. Which issues do YOU believe need to be addressed for the upcoming School Board elections? Who is the candidate that will represent those issues? Please speak up and state WHY you feel candidate X or Y should serve on the School Board!
Stay groovy,
Asher
Marco Rubio BS
On The Green New Deal......
“A publicity stunt designed to pander to a progressive base seeking to repackage socialism that will do nothing to address the actual problems Americans face every day.” Marco Rubio
RIP Ms. Cherry
Family members of Cynthia Gibson a beloved Hillsborough County school bus driver are opening up for the first time since she was killed last month. HERE
Cover Up At Florida Prison
In August, four guards at the Lowell Correctional Facility in Marion County, Florida were accused of beating Cheryl Weimar, a disabled inmate, so savagely that they broke her neck and rendered her quadriplegic. HERE
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The Florida Department of Corrections is refusing to allow Weimar to be photographed as evidence in the case.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Tampa Homeless
He was breathing normal. There were people across the street and 2 people walked by as I waited on the bus.
No one seem to care!
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Our Revolution Starts In Ybor City
9.20.2019 - 7 PM
Meet in in front of 7-11 for a community canvassing event. We will be walking up and down 7th Ave to add contacts into
our BERN app.
Monday, September 2, 2019
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Picadillo
With Black Beans and Rice
At Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa
EAT LOCAL!
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Words of Jessica Vaughn
"You know which two candidates I see coming out with real substantial plans to address the corrosive and systemic issues of classism and racism within America? Sanders and Warren!
Meanwhile; Harris moves further to the right, BLM activists are calling for Mayor Pete's resignation and Biden has gone MIA in order avoid more gaffes and to court
big money lobbyists.
big money lobbyists.
This presidential race is getting more narrow by each passing day." Jessica Vaughn
Florida groups help immigrants get prepared
Charity groups were worried about vulnerable populations along the eastern coast who tend to have fewer resources to prepare ahead of major storms. They include Central American immigrants in Lake Worth and Jupiter, elderly people in retirement communities all the way up the coast, and homeless people in parks. HERE
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