Politics & Government
Election Day in Tarpon Springs
As the race for the Tarpon Springs City Commission's Seat 4 comes to an end, we've gathered some useful information on where to cast your vote plus a rundown of each candidate and where they stand on the issues.
Happy Election Day, Tarpon Springs! Here's what you need to know if you plan on voting in the local election Tuesday, March 12:
The Players
Although Tarpon Springs Mayor David O. Archie and Commissioner Jeff Larsen will automatically be re-elected to new terms, the race for Commission Seat 4 is still pending.
Archie and Larsen ran unopposed, while the four candidates running for Seat 4 have completed months of campaigning and debating.
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The candidates for City Commission, Seat 4 are:
- David Banther
- Jim Bouldin
- Tommy Frain
- Tim KeffalasÂ
The Issues
Through blogs on Tarpon Springs Patch, Banther, Bouldin, Frain and Keffalas have reached a diverse group of Tarponites and explained where they stand on the issues.
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Over the past few months, the candidates have completed a number of forums and tirelessly campaigned around Tarpon Springs.Â
Among the many discussions were some of the biggest issues facing Tarpon, including:
- Beckett Bridge
- Economic development
- Golf carts
- HomelessnessÂ
- Property taxes
- Sponge docks
Voting Information
From 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on March 12, Tarpon Springs residents can vote at any of the locations listed in the attached PDF.Â
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