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Gerdes Endorsed by St. Petersburg Assocation of Firefighters, Local 747
The St. Petersburg Association of Firefighters, Local 747, has endorsed Charlie Gerdes in the District 1 race for St. Petersburg City Council.
“I’m honored to be endorsed by these hardworking people who put their lives on the line every day to keep St. Petersburg safe,” Gerdes said.
Councilman Karl Nurse Endorses Charlie Gerdes for St. Pete City Council
St. Petersburg City Councilman Karl Nurse (District 6) has endorsed Charlie Gerdes in his bid to become Nurse’s next colleague from District 1. The Gerdes campaign is proud to receive Nurse’s endorsement: “Karl Nurse exemplifies what a city councilperson should be—compassionate, thoughtful, a good listener. I can’t wait to work alongside him.”
St. Pete Times Endorses Charlie Gerdes in District 1 Primary
We are honored to be endorsed by the St. Petersburg Times Editorial Board.With only 16 days left until the August 30th primary election, we are full steam ahead! In addition to the positive responses we've gotten from voters in District 1, we've also received endorsements from Florida State House Representative Rick Kriseman, West Central Florida Central Labor Council, Pinellas Stonewall PAC, and the St. Pete Area Chamber of Commerce PAC.
Candidate Charlie Gerdes Nabs Key Labor Endorsement
St. Petersburg, FL (August 8)—The West Central Florida Federation of Labor has unanimously endorsed Charlie Gerdes for St. Petersburg’s City Council, District 1, the labor group announced Monday.
Encompassing 12 counties, the West Central Florida Federation of Labor boasts over 100,000 members from 120 AFL-CIO-affiliated unions, representing workers and retirees in a broad range of tra...
Rep. Rick Kriseman Endorses Charlie Gerdes for St. Pete City Council
We are pleased to announce that former District 1 Councilman, and current District 53 Florida State House Representative Rick Kriseman has pledged his support for the campaign to elect Charlie Gerdes to the St. Petersburg City Council.
Thank You, Supporters! Gerdes Campaign Outraises Opponents by 350%.
Gerdes campaign takes a commanding fundraising lead over our primary opponents, with a total of $15,005 raised. Opponents Bob Kersteen and Josh Shulman each raised $3,446 and $4,224, respectively. Our fundraising totals--apart from being significantly higher than either of our opponents--show broad-based support, having been garnered from 72 individual contributors. Thank you!
District 1 Election
Now that the candidates are final, I look forward to a high road campaign and a vigorous discussion of ideas and issues with Bob Kersteen and Josh Shulman so that our neighbors and community can choose the best representation for their dreams and desires for St. Pete. I thank Monica Abbott for her passion for the West Side and our City and I look forward to helping her advance the interests of ...
Central Avenue Corridor
Attended city sponsored Conversation on Central tonight. Really good stuff going on from Boca Ciega Bay to Tampa Bay on Central Avenue.
PUTTING YOU FIRST
ST. PETERSBURG, FL ---- Today, I am announcing my decision to file and run for election to the St. Petersburg City Council District 1.