Endorsements
Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson wrote in the New York Times (paywalled) this week that pocketbook issues — most notably the price of gas — will be a major factor in the upcoming midterm elections, and that’s not good for…
VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Steve Friedman in the Islamorada Village Council Seat 2 race. Friedman is a backcountry fishing guide and the former Commodore of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. He helped form Florida…
VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Gloria Romero Roses in the Florida House District 113 race. “Gloria is keenly aware of the connection between clean water and a vibrant economy,” said Gil Smart, VoteWater Executive Director. “And…
Following the Hope Florida scandal, one can’t help but be reminded of the Mafia concept of “Omerta,” the code of honor and strict silence that forbids any cooperation or communication with legal authorities. That’s a pretty good explanation for how…
Last week we reported that VoteWater’s endorsed candidates had done well in the Aug. 18 primary election, with four winning their respective races. Make that five: Late last week Martin County officials confirmed that VoteWater-endorsed Campbell Rich, running for re-election…
Four of five candidates endorsed by VoteWater in Florida’s primary election won their races Tuesday, with the fifth headed to an automatic recount. Winners are: Amanda Cochran, Lee County Commissioner District 5: Cochran bested incumbent (and Gov. DeSantis-appointee) Trish Petrosky,…
It’s primary election day in Florida! Here’s a reminder of the candidates we’ve endorsed: Amanda Cochran for Lee County Commissioner, District 5 Christopher Collins for Martin County Commissioner, District 2 Sarah Heard for Martin County Commissioner, District 4 Campbell Rich for City of Stuart…
VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Christopher Collins for Martin County Commissioner, District 2. Collins, a former Stuart City Commissioner and Mayor, has been an aggressive and sometimes controversial advocate for cleaner water. Shortly after taking office…
VoteWater, a South Florida clean-water advocacy group, has endorsed Sarah Heard for Martin County Commissioner, District 4. “For more than 20 years, Sarah Heard has made clean water a top priority,” said VoteWater Executive Director Gil Smart. “She’s been a…