U.S. House District 9
District 9 includes parts of western Pasco, northern Pinellas, and northern and eastern Hillsborough counties. US representatives serve two-year terms and are paid $158,100 annually.
The incumbent is Michael Bilirakis. You may have heard of him before. He was first elected to Congress in 1982. He has no campaign website, but the House of Reps gives him one to use for free. A lawyer from Tarpon Springs, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is chairman of the Health Subcommittee and vice chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. He has railed before on career politicians, but now finds himself with over 20 years in service. He gets a lukewarm endorsement by the Times. The Tribune is a bit more sure of him.
His opponent is Joseph Stanley, a construction company owner who lives in Carrollwood. He graduated from Citrus High School in Citrus County. Stanley lays out his thoughts and opinions on the issues clearly in his website, and has some unpopular opinions, but does not seem afraid to think outside the box. At the very least he is one candidate that is not afraid to talk about these important issues. He refuses contributions from PAC’s and special interests, and promises to spend only 3 terms in congress . Stanley would prefer a nationwide consumption tax, but contends even a flat tax would be better than the current income tax system. He declares that Social Security needs to be addressed now, instead of being ignored.
Sticks of Fire doesn’t agree with Joe Stanley on all of his views, but he does have a handful of good ideas. Most notably regarding social security and the deficit, it is time for serious discussion. As his website says, so does Sticks: Just Vote Joe.
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