The legislative session in Florida has not even begun and city leaders are already having to defend our right to local self government. If you have spent any time around one of Bartow’s City Commissioners, you have undoubtably heard us talk about the importance of... Read More

Today was the first official day of candidate qualifying for the Bartow City Commission. That means all the paperwork that is required to run for a seat on the commission is due this week. Around noon today, I dropped everything off with the City Clerk.... Read More

Jennifer and I had a great time at the annual Bartow Chamber event. Each year they pick a theme. This year was “Diamonds are Forever”, a play on James Bond. While no one would ever mistake me for Bond, I think my wife makes a... Read More

After much prayer and conversation with my family and friends, I have decided to run for the District 1 seat on the Bartow City Commission. Here’s why. I’ve grown up in this city. I’ve ridden my bicycle from the Civic Center to Dairy Queen, from... Read More

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