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While adult recreational cannabis is now legal in 24 states, not all of those measures were passed by voters via the ballot box.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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4/8/24
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It's best to view a politician through the prism of their motivations. If they are considering a run for office, voters should be aware of the possibility.
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Municipal campaigns require a well-planned strategy. Running for office can be daunting and requires a lot of resources, including time, effort, and, most importantly, money.
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In an election that decides who will make decisions for a city of 60,000 residents and a budget eclipsing $165 million, it's disheartening that only 12% of registered voters participated.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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3/21/24
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Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3.
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Commissioner Nick Nesta defeated Eric Mock with 61% of the vote for Seat #4, while Nadia Anderson defeated Darryl Richardson with 55% of the vote for Seat #3.
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From Staff Reports
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3/19/24
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Welcome to Election Day 2024, Apopka! The polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm, but The Apopka Voice will be here all day with updates and breaking news once we have the final results.
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From Staff Reports
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3/18/24
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Election Day voters will have all the details they need to make an informed decision. News stories, features, endorsements, and The Apopka Voice Digital Forum are all in one place!
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From Staff Reports
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3/17/24
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The Orlando Regional Realtor's Association has endorsed Commissioner Nick Nesta in his re-election bid for Seat #4 on the Apopka City Council.
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From Staff Reports
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2/29/24
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But now, with only 28 days left until election day, the gloves are off, and Eric Mock vs. Nick Nesta has turned into a fistfight.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/19/24
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In the last month of an election, candidates should focus on maximizing their outreach to voters and getting their message across effectively.
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From Staff Reports
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2/14/24
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Richardson and his opponent, Nadia Anderson, are both first-time candidates. Whoever is victorious will have to fill a vacancy left by the past two vice-mayors of Apopka.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/12/24
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Breaking News: The Apopka Firefighters Association released a statement this morning endorsing Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta, who is running for re-election to Seat #4.
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association is pleased to announce that we are endorsing Nick Nesta for re-election in the upcoming commissioner race for Seat …
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From Staff Reports
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2/9/24
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The Apopka Involved Voters Group sponsors the forum. This community group seeks to inform Voters about current and emerging issues that can directly affect their quality of life.
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From Staff Reports
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1/24/24
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On Tuesday night, four candidates will express their viewpoints on all issues related to Apopka. It's the first and only scheduled debate between the Apopka City Commissioners.
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From Staff Reports
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1/15/24
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In past campaign seasons, our beautiful city has been covered in awful PVC and wire signs for local, state, and federal candidates placed illegally on easements, private properties, empty lots, highways, and sneakily on lot lines, hoping that no one would notice or at least complain.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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1/15/24
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The four candidates for Apopka City Commission have raised $18,925.07, but $12,350 has been from the candidates themselves - over 65% of the total.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/14/24
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Tucker becomes the first candidate in Apopka to withdraw from an election since Sue Kidd dropped out of a runoff against Commissioner Alexander Smith for Seat #1 in 2018.
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From Staff Reports
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1/11/24
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Ryan Tucker, a candidate in the Apopka City Commission Seat #3 election, has withdrawn from the race.
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From Staff Reports
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1/9/24
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The economic pressures on local news have implications that go beyond politics. Large staffing cuts in the newspaper industry included reporters covering the statehouse or city hall.
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By Erik Peterson, Rice University and Josh McCrain, University of Utah
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1/2/24
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Dozens of city elected officials in Florida are quitting because of a new law, effective Monday, that imposes stricter personal financial disclosure requirements.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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1/1/24
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Questions arose on local social media about the address of Nadia Anderson, who is running for Seat #3 on the Apopka City Commission.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/25/23
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Each day last week, The Apopka Voice asked the candidates a question about the biggest issues facing Apopka. Here are all five responses... all in one place.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/24/23
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Each day this week, The Apopka Voice will ask the candidates a question about the biggest issues facing Apopka. Today, it's about contrasting the candidates with their opponents.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/21/23
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Each day this week, The Apopka Voice will ask the candidates a question about the biggest issues facing Apopka. Today's question is about big ideas on the horizon for Apopka.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/20/23
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