As the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, I was dismayed to see a letter to the editor (David Bailey, July 16) that contained completely false information. And while the paper included an editor’s note, I think it’s imperative that I confront, and correct, this misinformation and false narrative directly. The fact is, I mailed out […]
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Letter to the Editor: Response to C.L. Townsend’s defense of Vote By Mail ballots
A recent writer (C.L. Townsend, May 28) advocated mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. He says his primary concern is public safety during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Although we already have the right to request a mail-in ballot for those who really need it, our Supervisor of Elections, Craig Latimer, has sent these […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Comments to Plant City Redevelopment Agency
Plant City has experienced plenty of residential growth lately, much of it starter or one-step-above starter home development on small lots scattered around the outskirts of the city. Further, it is well known the city has an interest in midtown revitalization to maintain and improve the character of that area. Within the midst of all […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Vote by Mail offers safe participation in elections
The current status of the national COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the economic impact and the risks to public health. Further, the situation is occurring in the context of the national election season. The good news is that we already have a system that can help alleviate a lot of concerns voters may have […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: WLCA must stand strong again
Dear Walden Lake Neighbors, The failure of the Walden Lake Country Club will once again test the resolve of our homeowners’ association, the WLCA. Five years ago, then-club owner Visions Golf applied for rezoning of the property for residential development. Visions’ application was abandoned following a July 2016 planning board hearing at which I joined […]
Continue ReadingLetters to the Editor: More on that Walden Lake survey
Dear Editor, In the interest of complete transparency re: the previous article on “Walden Lakers Thoughts On Development” please include the below information in your next publication. Also, would you please advise that it will be included and confirm the publication date. “The recent article about “Walden Lakers Share Thoughts On Development” left out some […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Police Lives Matter
Dear Editor, I was pleased to read a positive article about our law enforcement people. Some forget they put their lives on the road daily. They are there to protect the innocent citizens. It is a shame that they are accused of misdeeds when arresting criminals. I come from a law enforcement family — three brothers and […]
Continue ReadingLetter: Do your research on Walden Lake rezoning
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen of our Walden Lake Community, I would like to add one more letter in regards to the rezoning issue. There is a group of residents that are adamantly opposed to rezoning. They are quite visible, with many opportunities to explain their views, and they have opportunity to gain support. With good strategy and an […]
Continue ReadingLittle league, big heart
Dear Editor, On Aug. 1, 2015, during the second inning at the National Baseball Conference, in Kansas, a 9-year-old batboy for the Liberal Bee Jays was fatally injured by an on-deck player taking a practice swing. Neither one saw it coming. Kaiser Carlile succumbed to his injuries the following day. It quickly became world-wide news, […]
Continue ReadingThe need for transparency
Dear Editor, Recent articles regarding the funding of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce point out that funding provided to the chamber was not used for what it was originally planned and apparently only became public knowledge when the chamber was asked directly by Commissioner Mike Sparkman how it was spent. It irritates me […]
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