Bob Hackworth, former Mayor of Dunedin and candidate for Congress in 2008, announced his candidacy for the County Commission in District 4 Saturday night at the PCDEC’s Kennedy-King Dinner. To date, he is the only Democrat running in the race in this district (which extends from Clearwater Beach and Safety Harbor north). The incumbent, Susan Latvala, has several Republican challengers in the August 24 primary, and has scored poorly in a recent survey of voters, conducted by Schroth, Eldon & Associates.
In his announcement, Hackworth promised to be “a citizen legislator beholden to no one. That’s why I will limit contributions to my campaign to $100 and only from individuals, not developers, corporations or those with business before the County Commission.”
Though most of our club members reside south of the boundaries of District 4, some are registered voters in this district. Even those who live in other districts are encouraged to assist in Bob Hackworth’s campaign.
In the other County Commission race in 2010, Democrat Calvin Harris is seeking re-election to an at-large seat, representing all of Pinellas County. At present, he is opposed by Republican Norm Roche (a former Democrat who switched parties recently). Harris’s campaign also welcomes our support.
Shown are Bob Hackworth (right) with Kathleen Jamison and St. Petersburg Councilmember Steve Kornell.
