City Candidates Qualify, Campaign Season Begins
Two of three incumbents are challenged in the 2012 city commission race after the qualifying period ended Monday.
Campaign season has officially kicked off for four city candidates.
The qualifying period for those vying for three potential seats ended at noon Monday.
Commissioner Julie Scales was left unopposed, which automatically gets her another term in Commission Seat No. 1.
Two other seats are up for grabs. Dunedin's former mayor Bob Hackworth is challenging Mayor Dave Eggers, and Commissioner David Carson is running opposed by Heather Gracy for seat No. 3.
Dunedin holds its non-partisan election alongside the national, state and county elections on Nov. 6.
Here's a look at all the qualifying candidates, according to the city clerk's office:
Mayor
- Dave Eggers, incumbent
- Bob Hackworth, former mayor
Commission Seat No. 1
- Julie Scales, incumbent
Commission Seat No. 3
- David Carson, incumbent
- Heather Gracy
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Maryellen Farinas
9:12 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Definitely need term limits for the city commission.
Katie Dolac
9:27 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Term limits for mayor and commissioners is one of the charter amendments that will be on the ballot in November.
Ron Barnette
5:51 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Let me humbly add that the City Commission approved unanimously this recommendation to add term limits to the November ballot for the public.
Joanna D'Ordine
9:27 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Glad to see Bob Hackwork back in the running!
Monty Seidler
11:11 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I sincerely hope that Dunedin becomes more aware of the issues at hand and takes action at the polls! Dunedin is about the people!
Bill McElligott
11:59 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Conratulations to Julie scales a voice of reason on our Dunedin City Commission your return is gratiously acknowledged , thank you for your continued clear prudent work on behalf of this wonderful community.