November 2022 Election Endorsements
Jen Ahearn-Koch
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Fredd Atkins
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While Jen & Fredd are the only 2 candidates that earned our endorsement this year, we do get a number of calls asking for our recommendations - especially when the ballot is as lengthy as it is this year. So listed below you will find our recommendations.
Sarasota County November 8 Sample Ballot Recommendations
Candidates
United States Senator
Val Demings - DEM
Representative in Congress
District 17
Andrea Doria Kale - DEM
Governor and Lt. Governor
Charlie Crist - DEM
Karla Hernandez
Attorney General
Fiscal General
Aramis Ayala - DEM
Chief Financial Officer
Adam Hattersley - DEM
Commissioner of Agriculture
No recommendation
State Representative
District 73
Derek Reich - DEM
Board of County Commissioners
District 2
Fredd "Glossie" Atkins - DEM
Charter Review Board
District 1
Nancy M. H. Simpson - DEM
Charter Review Board
District 2
No recommendation
Charter Review Board
District 4 (2-Year Term)
Ray Porter - DEM
Hospital Board
Northern District Seat 2
No Recommendation
Justice of the Supreme Court
Vote YES on Jorge Labarga, NO on all other Justices
District Court of Appeal
Vote YES on Judge Nelly Khouzam, Judge Robert Morris, Judge Stevan Northcutt, and NO on all others.
Amendments & Referendums
(All 3 State Constitutional Amendments were placed no the ballot by the Florida Legislature; no citizen initiatives appear on the ballot this year)
No. 1 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 4;
Article XII Section 42
Vote NO
No. 2 Constitutional Amendment Article II, Sections 2 and 5
Vote NO
No. 3 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 6; Article XII
Vote NO
Sarasota County Bond Referendum
Continues Funding for Local Improvements Through Renewal of One-Cent Sales Tax
Vote YES
Sarasota County Bond Referendum
Accelerate Community Projects Through Issuance of Voter-Approved One-Cent Sales Tax Bonds
Vote YES
County Charter Amendments
(These amendments will limit citizens rights and make it harder to get citizen-led initiatives on the ballot)
Question One
Charter Amendment To Amend Section 7.1 Charter Petition Procedures
Vote NO
Question Two
Charter Amendment To Avoid Charter Amendment Conflicts with the Constitution, General Law or the Charter
Vote NO
City of Sarasota Charter Amendments
(see article in Critical Times by Cathy Antunes who served on the City Charter Review Board)
City Commissioner's Annual Salary
Vote YES
Surety Bonds or Insurance
Vote YES
Charter Review Committee General Recommendations
Vote NO
Date of Referendum on proposed Charter Amendments
Vote NO
Sarasota County November 8 Sample Ballot Recommendations
Candidates
United States Senator
Val Demings - DEM
Representative in Congress
District 17
Andrea Doria Kale - DEM
Governor and Lt. Governor
Charlie Crist - DEM
Karla Hernandez
Attorney General
Fiscal General
Aramis Ayala - DEM
Chief Financial Officer
Adam Hattersley - DEM
Commissioner of Agriculture
No recommendation
State Representative
District 73
Derek Reich - DEM
Board of County Commissioners
District 2
Fredd "Glossie" Atkins - DEM
Charter Review Board
District 1
Nancy M. H. Simpson - DEM
Charter Review Board
District 2
No recommendation
Charter Review Board
District 4 (2-Year Term)
Ray Porter - DEM
Hospital Board
Northern District Seat 2
No Recommendation
Justice of the Supreme Court
Vote YES on Jorge Labarga, NO on all other Justices
District Court of Appeal
Vote YES on Judge Nelly Khouzam, Judge Robert Morris, Judge Stevan Northcutt, and NO on all others.
Amendments & Referendums
(All 3 State Constitutional Amendments were placed no the ballot by the Florida Legislature; no citizen initiatives appear on the ballot this year)
No. 1 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 4;
Article XII Section 42
Vote NO
No. 2 Constitutional Amendment Article II, Sections 2 and 5
Vote NO
No. 3 Constitutional Amendment Article VII, Section 6; Article XII
Vote NO
Sarasota County Bond Referendum
Continues Funding for Local Improvements Through Renewal of One-Cent Sales Tax
Vote YES
Sarasota County Bond Referendum
Accelerate Community Projects Through Issuance of Voter-Approved One-Cent Sales Tax Bonds
Vote YES
County Charter Amendments
(These amendments will limit citizens rights and make it harder to get citizen-led initiatives on the ballot)
Question One
Charter Amendment To Amend Section 7.1 Charter Petition Procedures
Vote NO
Question Two
Charter Amendment To Avoid Charter Amendment Conflicts with the Constitution, General Law or the Charter
Vote NO
City of Sarasota Charter Amendments
(see article in Critical Times by Cathy Antunes who served on the City Charter Review Board)
City Commissioner's Annual Salary
Vote YES
Surety Bonds or Insurance
Vote YES
Charter Review Committee General Recommendations
Vote NO
Date of Referendum on proposed Charter Amendments
Vote NO
Election Calendar
Nov. 8, 2022 - General Election
Tues., Oct. 11: Voter Registration Deadline
Mon., Oct. 24 - Sun., Nov. 6: Early Voting
Sat., Oct. 29, 5 p.m.: Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed
Tues., Nov. 8: Election day, polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Voted vote-by-mail ballots must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m.
Nov. 8, 2022 - General Election
Tues., Oct. 11: Voter Registration Deadline
Mon., Oct. 24 - Sun., Nov. 6: Early Voting
Sat., Oct. 29, 5 p.m.: Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed
Tues., Nov. 8: Election day, polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Voted vote-by-mail ballots must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m.
As an Our Revolution affiliate, Progressive Sarasota seeks to build independent, progressive political power capable of electing people from our communities who share our values and will be accountable to us, rather than wealthy donors and corporate patrons. We are part of a growing movement for change, united by an underlying theme of truth and justice.
Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering to help us advance a progressive agenda in Sarasota and the state of Florida. Email us at: ProgressiveSarasota@gmail.com.
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