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Pat Rush violates election law, accepts large donation

By On 10/26/2012 · 69 Comments

According to the latest campaign finance reports, Patrick Rush, a candidate for High Springs City Commission, accepted a donation for $1,000, double the legal limit imposed by Florida law.

According to Florida Statute 106.08, contributions cannot be made in excess of $500 by any individual person or company.  The law does allow an [...]

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High Springs Election Guide

By On 10/07/2012 · 10 Comments

I’ve lost count of the number of people who’ve come to me frustrated with the lack of information available on the candidates for High Springs City Commission this November, and rightfully so — there’s virtually nothing out there.

So complain no more, weary residents, I have decided to create this simple, two point voter guide [...]

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Incumbents Out — Gestrin, Barnas win three year seats.

By On 11/08/2011 · 2 Comments

It’s becoming a bit of a trend in High Springs.  Throwing out incumbents that is.

For the fourth consecutive year voters have said no to seated politicians*, giving preference instead to their unseasoned political counterparts.

Bob Barnas and Linda Clark Gestrin — neither of whom have previously held political office — received enough votes to [...]

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Election Day

By On 11/08/2011 · Leave a Comment

No matter whether you’re happy with city government or want to see a major overhaul, the atmosphere in in High Springs today is one thing: electric.

Polls will open this morning at 7am and close at 7pm to allow High Springs residents their choice for two open city commission seats and six charter amendments.

The [...]

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High Springs New Century Woman’s Club Forum

High Springs New Century Woman’s Club Forum

By On 10/26/2011 · 4 Comments

The second and final forum of the 2011 election cycle was a fantastic success for some candidates while others didn’t fair so well, but which two were in what camp depends on one thing — who you ask.

As one candidate said in his closing remarks, “we’re not gonna change opinions”, eluding to people in [...]

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Second and Final Forum Tuesday

By On 10/24/2011 · Leave a Comment

On Tuesday, October 25, High Springs residents will have their second and final opportunity to publicly meet and hear from the four candidates for the two city commission seats on November 8th ballot.

Although this is the second forum of the election cycle, it will be the first with all four candidates (expected) in attendance, [...]

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First Forum Results

By On 10/05/2011 · 2 Comments

What was intended to be an informative, balanced event materialized as more of a campaign rally for Bob Barnas and Linda Clark Gestrin, the two candidates in attendance at the Gainesville Tea Party’s inaugural High Springs candidate’s forum.

Why?

Was the event biased towards two of the candidates? No.

Was the “deck stacked” in favor [...]

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Tea Party to host first candidates forum Tuesday

By On 09/28/2011 · 3 Comments

On Tuesday, October 4th at the Gainesville Tea Party will host the first of two forums held for the public to hear from the four candidates for the November 8th High Springs city commission election.  The event will take place at 7pm at the Civic Center. The public is encouraged to attend.

The second forum [...]

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And They’re Off! Financially that is.

By On 09/28/2011 · 3 Comments

After two months of campaigning, the donations are beginning to pour in, at perhaps a record setting rate. After the first reporting period we’ve almost reached contributions total per campaign as last year’s complete election cycle.

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Two Seats. Four Candidates.

By On 08/05/2011 · Leave a Comment

Qualification week has officially come to an end and it looks like there will be four candidates competing for two open spots on the High Springs city commission this November.

The seats  are currently held by Mayor Larry Travis and Vice-Mayor Byran Williams.  Both filed for reelection on Friday, the final day of [...]

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