Three Republicans vie for Sarasota County District 2 seat
Incumbent Beverly Clay-Stackler faces Gene Gauch and James Greenwald in the September 7 primary. Gauch challenges the MacArthur Tract water plan and impact fees, while Greenwald cites environmental concerns and questions the bond issue without referendum. The victor faces Democrat Jim Brown in November.
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Sarasota County
Beverly Clay-Stackler
Gene Gauch
Air Force
Sarasota-Bradenton
James Greenwald
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Growth Environment and Taxes Drive Stackler Campaign
Incumbent Beverly Clay Stackler defends growth and environment as compatible under Apexsee Sarasota County plan. She cites water supply work and I-75 road changes, and promotes a wastewater and tax scheme linking new growth to service costs. Gene Gauch, rival for District 2, warns of rapid expansion and criticizes a proposed $50 million bond for land purchase.
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Beverly Clay Stackler
Sarasota County
Sarasota
Wtr
County Commission
Gauch
Gene Gauch
Sarasota County Commission
Sarasota-Manatee
Greenwald stresses environment and growth controls in Sarasota bid
Jim Greenwald running for Sarasota County Commission District 2 urges environmental protection and traffic fixes on Bee Ridge and Fruitville Roads. He questions MacArthur Tract purchase and water rights, warns against heavy growth plans and proposes cautious use of impact fees and development rights transfers. Greenwald highlights experience as a former brigadier general and community involvement with Save Our Bays and taxpayer groups.
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Jim Greenwald
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County Commission
MacArthur
Jim Brown
Longboat Key
Sarasota County Commission
Florida
Sarasota Hersuse
Tampa
Sarasota
Greenwald
Bee Ridge
Fruitville
Apexsee
Commission
Sarasota County
Apoxsee
Gauch
Save Our Bays Association
Sarasota County Taxpayers Association
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Eevee
Florida Water Eut District
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Washington, D.C
Australia
League of Women Voters
Beverly Clay
MacArthur Tract