Moore gets public safety endorsement
Mike Moore, who is seeking to replace Pat Mulieri on the Pasco County Commission, has received the “Pasco County public safety endorsement” from groups that include the West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, Pasco County Sheriff’s Lodge No. 29, and the Pasco County Professional Firefighters Local 4420.
“These brave men and women who wear a badge put their lives on the line each and every day to serve and protect us,” Moore said, in a release. “These are my heroes, and I am grateful for their service to our community, and I am deeply honored by their endorsement and support.”
Diaz reschedules fundraising eventMinnie Diaz, who is seeking to replace state Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, in House District 38, has rescheduled an upcoming fundraiser for May 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Fairhaven Farms, 15212 State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes.
The event will include a shooting contest as well as local music from the Harold Jones Band.
To RSVP, call (727) 255-2022, or email .
Robertson first to qualify for commission race
Pasco County Commission candidate Bob Robertson said he was the first in his race to officially qualify for the election, reaching his goal of more than 3,100 voter signatures in his effort to replace Pat Mulieri in District 2.
“I think it’s important for voters to know that there are two ways to get your name on the ballot in Pasco County,” Robertson said, in a release. “You can go out (and) shake hands and talk to people, or you can pay a filing fee of nearly $5,000. I don’t think I’d be a financially responsible candidate if I was willing to throw away that kind of money instead of taking the time to meet the people of our county.”
Many candidates chose to qualify by petition, many times utilizing volunteers to help canvas events and collect signatures from registered voters.
Roberts raised $551 for his campaign in April, according to election records, bringing his total to $11,411. The Zephyrhills financial planner faces former state Rep. Ken Littlefield and local entrepreneur Mike Moore in the Republican primary in August.
Littlefield raised $2,200 in April to bring his campaign total to $4,400, while Moore outraised everyone with $22,300 in April, bringing his total to $72,861.
The lone Democrat in the race, Erika Remsberg, raised $105 in April, bringing her total to $553.
