Mulieri endorses Robertson
Pasco County commissioner Pat Mulieri is retiring from her job, but she already knows who she’s voting for to replace her: Bob Robertson.
Robertson, a Zephyrhills financial analyst, is in a primary battle with former state Rep. Ken Littlefield and Wesley Chapel entrepreneur Mike Moore. Mulieri told The Laker/Lutz News she first met Robertson through his work with the homeless, and later learned his wife was an outreach coordinator at a church in Zephyrhills.
“He believes, like me, in giving a hand up to those in need,” Mulieri said. “Being a commissioner is a steep learning curve. Bob has done his best to prepare himself for the job. I believe he will listen to citizens, study the issues, and work to bring opportunities hope to Pasco.”
Mulieri went public with her support on June 29 when she wished Robertson a happy birthday on Facebook, adding “I support you 100 percent. You will be a great commissioner.”
The winner of the August primary will face Land O’ Lakes Democrat Erika Remsberg in the November election.
Mobile hours for Ross
U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland, will host mobile office hours Aug. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Lutz Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz.
Other dates in Lutz include Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Dec. 9.
For more information, call (863) 644-8215, or (813) 752-4790.
Corcoran endorses Moore
Pasco County Commission candidate Mike Moore has received an endorsement from future House Speaker and current Land O’ Lakes state Rep. Richard Corcoran.
“Mike Moore has spent his career building businesses and creating jobs,” Corcoran said, in a release. “It’s vital to have more leaders who can help make government more accountable and more efficient. His commitment to his family and to our community shines through, and is a good example for us all.”
Moore is seeking the Republican nomination to replace retiring commissioner Pat Mulieri. He is locked in primary with former state Rep. Ken Littlefield and Zephyrhills financial analyst Bob Robertson.
The winner of the August primary will face Democrat Erika Remsberg in November.
Realtors help get the vote out
Pasco County elections supervisor Brian Corley is thanking the Pasco County Board of Realtors Associations for the group’s help in registering and updating voters around the county.
“In the exciting but stressful time of purchasing a new home and relocating, things like registering to vote or update your address are often overlooked,” Corley said, in a release.
Corley’s office provides packets containing information like a voter’s guide and a registration form.
“In the upcoming 2014 election cycle, proactive initiatives like Move the Vote are low-cost ways to encourage voters to prepare in advance of election day,” Corley said.
Moore attends fire rescue orientation
Pasco County Commission candidate Mike Moore recently attended the fifth annual Fire Operations 101 Orientation with representatives from Pasco Fire Rescue.
Moore, who is one of four candidates looking to replace the retiring Pat Mulieri in District 2, attended the one-day operations orientation, which was sponsored by the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs Association among others.
Armstrong appointed to Swiftmud board
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Elijah Armstrong III to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board.
Armstrong is a Dunedin attorney with Hill Ward Henderson. He was previously a member of what was then known as the Pasco-Hernando Community College board of directors.
If confirmed by the state Senate, Armstrong’s term will end March 1, 2018.
Chambers get together to host forums
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host two forums to introduce members to candidates facing off in primary and general elections.
The first forum takes place Aug. 4 beginning at 7 p.m., at East Pasco Adventist Academy, 38434 Centennial Road in Dade City. That event will include candidates ranging from the state House to the Mosquito Control Board.
The second event will be Oct. 20 beginning at 7 p.m., in the same location, once again including the same races.
The chambers will provide two moderators to ask questions. Candidates also will have a chance to set up tables and meet voters beginning each night at 6 p.m.
Republican club invites candidates
The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will host a Republican candidate meet and greet July 10 at 7 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Hyundai, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd.
Candidates will have a chance to speak for up to three minutes each beginning at 7:30 p.m.
