Press Release - July 17th, 2009

Pinellas County, FL - July 17, 2009 - Last night, members of the Pinellas Stonewall Democrats voted to endorse or recommend several candidates running in the St. Petersburg municipal elections: Scott Wagman for mayor, Steve Kornell for city council in District 5, and Karl Nurse for city council in District 6. Members also voted to recommend Dr. Pamela Settlegoode for city council in District 4.

These endorsements follow an extensive candidate screening process. The club's political committee reviewed information provided by candidates and met with each of the individuals to assess their commitment to equality for all Floridians and their viability in the upcoming election.

This election has historically had low voter turnout, so our endorsement was sought-after. Over the coming weeks leading to the September 1 primary and the November 3 general election, the Pinellas Stoneall Democrats will be encouraging its members and supporters to help the endorsed candidates.

Rick Boylan, President of the Stonewall Democrats, told chapter members, "This is a critical election for the future of St. Petersburg. We must focus our energies to make sure these candidates are successful. The Stonewall Democrats can make the difference in this election."

Boylan urged members to talk to and email their friends, hand out candidate information, make calls to voters, and financially support the chapter's targetted candidates.

For more information about how you can be involved and helpful, contact Bill Bliss, Vice President for Political Action at blissb2599@gmail.com or 727-328-3564. Also be sure to visit our website (www.stonewallpinellas.org) for more information about the candidates and our election activities.

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