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The Florida Sentinel Editorial Board Endorsements And Recommendations For 2022 General Election:
United States Senator
Board of County Commissioners District 2 Ken Hagan
Board of County Commissioners District 5 Mariella Smith
Board of County Commissioners District 7 Kimberly Overman
Val Demings
Representative in Congress District 14
Kathy Castor
Representative in Congress District 15
Alan Cohn
Representative in Congress District 16
Jan Schneider
Justice Of Supreme Court
Governor and Lt. Governor
Justice Charles Canady YES Justice John Couriel YES Justice Jamie Grosshans YES Justice Jorge Labarga YES Justice Ricky Polston YES
Charlie Crist Karla Hernandez
Attorney General
District Court Of Appeals
Aramis Ayala
Judge Patricia Joan Kelly YES Judge Nelly N. Khouzam YES Judge Suzanne Labrit YES Judge. Matt Lucas YES Judge Robert Morris YES Judge Stevan Northcutt YES Judge John Stargel YES Judge Craig Villanti YES
Chief Financial Officer
Adam Hattersley
Commissioner of Agriculture
Naomi Blemur
State Senator District 14
Janet Cruz
County Court Judge Group 14
State Senator District16
Melissa Black
Darryl Ervin Rouson
State Senator District 23
NO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ELECTIONS
No. 1 Constitutional Amendment Limitation on the Assessment of Real Property
Used for Residential Purposes YES
No. 2 Constitutional Amendment Abolishing the Constitution Revision Commission
NO
Mike Harvey
State Representative District 62
Michele Rayner
State Representative District 64
Susan Valdes
State Representative District 65
Jen McDonald
State Representative District 66
David Tillery
State Representative District 67
Fentrice Driskell
No. 3 Constitutional Amendment Additional Homestead Property Tax Exemption For Specified
State Representative District 68
Lorissa Wright
Critical Public Services Workforce
State Representative District 69
YES
Andrew Learned
State Representative District 70
Hillsborough County Referendum Funding for Countywide Transportaion Improvements by Levy of One Percent Sales Surtax
YES
Eleuterio Salazar, Jr.
Board of County Commissioners District 1 Harry Cohen
Black And Qualified
Isn’t it strange that a political party supporting tirades against women who have abortions and tout “family values” would select a reputedly deadbeat dad (Her- shel Walker) who is accused of paying for his girlfriend to have an abortion. Moreover, they choose to support someone for Congress who acts like his IQ is just a tad
bit higher than 80. Indeed, if truth be told, the Black Republican candidate opposing Senator Raphael Warnock appears not even to measure up to half the measure of Rev. Warnock.
That Hershel Walker would be endorsed by Repub- licans is confirmation of the antebellum “grin and skin” syndrome and low expectation. The manner in which Republicans treated President Barack Obama who was a “present” father, loving husband and intel- ligent man confirms that the “grin and skin” syndrome is still alive.
We certainly hope the voters in Georgia will show up in force at the polls and reelect Rev. Warnock, a congressman of whom all voters will be proud. The so- called “Baby-mama drama” is disruptive and focuses on personal derelict responsibility. Therefore, if an elected official’s personal behavior is less than respon- sible, then that official’s irresponsibility could be car- ried over in other areas.
Blacks in America want the world to know that we hold the people who represent us to be just as respon- sible as all other elected officials. We do not accept ir- responsible behavior from anyone – Black or White. Moreover, we demand that Black elected officials en- gage in ethical behavior. Therefore, candidates run- ning for office will not be elected by Blacks just because they are Black.
On the local level, we have a number of Black elected officials who are vying for election or reelec- tion. We certainly support those candidates because they have been diligent in advocating for their commu- nities and deserve reelection. We urge you to make voting a priority. Moreover, when you go to vote, take a relative or neighbor with you. Not voting could result in some unsavory candidates being elected to office. VOTE!
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