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Amendment Positions by Pinellas Commissioner Ken Welch
Ken Welch is Chairman of the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners; he represents District 7. My positions on the 12 amendments Amendment 1 – No: this …
After Years Of Racial Harassment, Vermont’s Only Black Female Lawmaker Resigns
HuffPost When Vermont state Rep. Ruqaiyah “Kiah” Morris (D-Bennington) announced last month that she was …
In the U.S., black, brown and poor people suffer the most from environmental contamination
Washington Post At the end of August, the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency released its Affordable Clean Energy Plan to reduce carbon …
African Americans Giving Big to Elect Gillum; Pinellas Fundraisers Set
PHOTO: Miami Times – Yolanda Cash Jackson, left, was one of five hosts at a fundraiser Sunday at her office in Coral Gables. She is seen here with hosts …
Gillum “crushed it” in South St. Pete; but will enough white voters back him to win Pinellas?
Attorney Bridgette Michelle and family with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum in August 2018 at St. Pete’s Rush Hour restaurant Andrew …
Surprising Number of Black Floridians Back DeSantis; Polling Error Perhaps?!
Democrat Andrew Gillum (left) and Republican Ron DeSantis (right) battle for the Governor’s seat in 2018 Despite widespread accusations of racist words …
Tyler Perry donates $100K to Andrew Gillum
Miami Times Online The interest of national media in the high-wattage race for Florida Governor may have faded in recent days; however, Democrat …
Request for Participation-The New St Pete Pier Construction Workforce Fair
All trades and all experience levels welcome! This Construction Fair welcomes interested contractors and tradespeople to learn about the opportunity to …
“Open for Business,” Pinellas leaders host minority & small businesses for session re purchasing policies
On April 19th at 9 a.m., Pinellas County government leaders will convene a “listening session” with local business owners and community leaders to discuss …
Driscoll sets sights; push continues for new minority business procurement policies
Above: Gina Driscoll and predecessor Karl Nurse (District 6 Councilmembers); photo by FloridaPolitics.com The quest to overhaul local government minority …
