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Vote ‘No’ on the City of Tampa charter referendum on residency requirements

Decision makers should be getting the same bills, services and experiences as the people they serve.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024April 6, 2025

Decision makers should be getting the same bills, services and experiences as the people they serve.

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Here’s how we’re voting on Florida’s constitutional amendments

From weed to little babies and everything in between.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 7, 2024

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Creative Loafing’s voting recommendations for the 2024 Pinellas County charter amendments

There are seven charter amendments up for consideration in Pinellas.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024February 5, 2025

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Support students and teachers by voting ‘Yes’ on Hillsborough and Pinellas school board referendums

Hillsborough could really use the love.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024February 2, 2025

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Hillsborough’s Community Investment Tax is a good thing—vote ‘Yes’ to renew it

The CIT provides for first responders, parks, liberties, roads and utilities.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024March 6, 2025

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A ‘Yes’ vote for Florida’s Amendment 4 will save women’s lives

Doctors should not be afraid of becoming felons if they provide potentially life-saving healthcare to people.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024October 30, 2024

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Give elections a chance by voting ‘No’ on Florida’a Amendment 6

Florida has a decades-old policy that provides funds for eligible candidates—let’s keep it that way.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 7, 2024

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Florida’s Amendment 5 would ‘deepen inequality,’ so vote ‘No’

Florida homeowners already enjoy a homestead property exemption at a fixed amount.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 12, 2024

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Vote ‘No’ on Florida’s school board election amendment

Our politics are partisan enough.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 9, 2024

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Send Wengay ‘Newt’ Newton back to St. Petersburg City Council

We’re all about new faces, but Newton’s experience makes him the best choice for the seat.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024June 9, 2025

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Vote ‘No’ on retention of Florida Supreme Court Justices

If these judges are removed, DeSantis does get to pick their replacements.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024April 10, 2025

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Florida’s US Senate seat: It’s essential to get Rick Scott out

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is, literally, our only hope.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 1, 2024

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Vote ‘Yes’ on Amendment 3, Florida’s chance to legalize recreational weed

Way too many people have unnecessarily ended up in jail over pot.

by Ray Roa October 23, 2024March 30, 2025

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ballot guide

Vote ‘No’ on the City of Tampa charter referendum on residency requirements

Here’s how we’re voting on Florida’s constitutional amendments

Creative Loafing’s voting recommendations for the 2024 Pinellas County charter amendments

Support students and teachers by voting ‘Yes’ on Hillsborough and Pinellas school board referendums

Hillsborough’s Community Investment Tax is a good thing—vote ‘Yes’ to renew it

A ‘Yes’ vote for Florida’s Amendment 4 will save women’s lives

Give elections a chance by voting ‘No’ on Florida’a Amendment 6

Florida’s Amendment 5 would ‘deepen inequality,’ so vote ‘No’

Vote ‘No’ on Florida’s school board election amendment

Send Wengay ‘Newt’ Newton back to St. Petersburg City Council

Vote ‘No’ on retention of Florida Supreme Court Justices

Florida’s US Senate seat: It’s essential to get Rick Scott out

Vote ‘Yes’ on Amendment 3, Florida’s chance to legalize recreational weed