Tribune questions commission candidatesAfter bitching about the lack of information in local political races in the newspaper, the tribune did link a Q&A piece written last week to their politics page. Questions were asked of each commission candidate, and the answers were printed in the Tribune last Wednesday. But there were no answers from Jim Norman. He failed to respond to the Tribune’s request.
Here are the questions that the Tribune asked:
How will you vote on the nonbinding referendum about regulating adult entertainment? As a commissioner, what will you do if Tampa declines to pass regulations as tough as those adopted by Hillsborough County?
What are the two or three most important steps Hillsborough commissioners can take to reduce traffic congestion and improve transportation?
What are the two or three most important steps Hillsborough commissioners can take to manage growth and provide more affordable housing?
Does Hillsborough spend too much, too little or about the right amount of tax money on services and projects? What part of the county budget do you think could be cut to provide more tax relief?
How would you rate the performance of the county commission over in the past two years, and what is the single most important thing you could do as a commissioner to improve what happens in the next two years?
What’s your position on changing county government to include an elected county mayor?
The Trib lists the answers of each candidate under each question. In order to separate the different races, we are going to follow this post with a breakdown of the candidates’ answers in each district race. But before we get to that, what are some questions that YOU would ask of each candidate?
gaypinellas
3 years ago
i’m so glad we’re focused on titty bars and porn stores so we can forget about the traffic and crime problems.
Addison
3 years ago
Commissioner, what would be your plan to ensure that Ronda Storms never runs for office in Hillsborough County again?
Smitty
3 years ago
My question is, Why does Jim Norman think he’s so damned important he doesn’t have to answer the questions?
LJ
3 years ago
maybe ralph hughs didnt have time to coach norman on the right answers…
Yamel Christina Arronte
3 years ago
I answered the questions and emailed them in 5 days early with a photo jpg yet they did not even mention my name “Yamel Christina Arronte” as a candidate against Norman and Redner. I’m between extremes.
I’ve been ignored, called a MILF and remembered as a Princess but the fact remains that I am the best qualified, most educated with varied experiences and commitment for Hillsborough County Commissioner. The current County Commission race is straight out of Jerry Springer. Here there is a local candidate that served as a Combat Medic, worked for the Health Department and even had foster children and all the media wants to write about is how Norman has hurt us and Redner is a loose cannon. Yes I’m a Geography Teacher meaning I understand world governments and world religions in a County that has international ports. And yes I went to Leto c/o 88 meaning I understand the uniqueness of each area and all 3 cities within. I’m a member of the Sheriff’s Hispanic Advisory Council, CTA, NAACP and just asked to join the Veteran Parade Committee.
Yamel Christina Arronte
http://www.arronte2006.com
813-385-1220