Meeting my New Opponent

Hello Jim,

Here's my campaign newsletter for April 22, 2024.

Vanessa Oliver makes first public appearance as Dist. 76 candidate. NBC-2 reports on the race. The future of "The Rec" and more. Scroll down for complete coverage.

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Republican Spencer Roach's decision to drop out of the race for House District 76 sent shock waves through Florida politics. Vanessa Oliver, the daughter of long-time legislator Michael Grant, was quick to declare her ambition to replace Roach.

Click the screen shot above to see NBC-2's story by reporter Dave Elias. And listen carefully to Roach's criticism of his OWN PARTY right off the top of the video.

Oliver Questioned

My new opponent wasted little time booking appearances to announce her plans. She appeared at BUPAC (Business People United for Political Action) of Fort Myers and was questioned about her positions.

I'll be speaking before BUPAC on Thursday, April 25, at 7:00AM, 1380 Myerlee Country Club Blvd., Ft Myers, FL 33919. The public is invited. A fee of $5 is charged at the door for light breakfast.

Friends Re-United

One of the most rewarding aspects of campaigning is re-establishing contact with old friends. While visiting NBC-2 for the interview, I met with my former co-anchor Jen Stacy, Morning Anchor on ABC-7 WZVN. (The two stations share a building) Jen and I worked together 20 years ago in Toledo at WNWO.

Speaking to defend the Cooper Street "Rec"

I spoke before the Punta Gorda City Council this past week about the Cooper Street Rec. Center, which is threatened with a loss of community control. It appears the YMCA will take over the administration of The Rec which is a historic institution in East Punta Gorda. The video of my comments is available by clicking the screenshot above and moving the playhead to 1:03:20 It's an example of my key issue: "Protect Local Power"

Wearing Blue!

Quite a few of our supporters have snagged T-shirts. And now YOU CAN TOO!

Click the link and put in your size.

See if you live in District 76.

It includes all of DeSoto County, Eastern Charlotte County (including all of Punta Gorda proper), and North Fort Myers.

(see the map to the left). If you'd like to know whether you live in 76 click here.

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