Collier County News for July/August 2020
Collier County to reconsider mask ordinance on Sep. 3; schools reopened Aug. 31 with four learning options.
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Posts to encourage and facilitate informed voting and civic participation in Collier County, as well as opinion pieces and commentary.
Florida Politics News for July/August 2020
The pandemic continues. Schools reopen. Voting rights restoration decision may not come before November elections.
Collier County Primary Election Recap
Collier County saw strong voter turnout and few issues despite the challenges of conducting elections during a pandemic and fears about mail voting.
Recreational Marijuana on Marco Island Ballot
Should the City of Marco Island ban the sale of recreational marijuana? Voters will decide on August 18th.
Ethics Referendum on Naples Ballot
Should the City of Naples establish an independent ethics commission and establish an ethics office? Voters will decide on August 18th.
Who’s Running for Collier County Commissioner in District 5?
Republicans Bill McDaniel (incumbent) and Mike Petscher are running to be Collier County Commissioner for District 5.
Who’s Running for Collier County Commissioner in District 1?
Republicans Mark Batchelor, William Douglass and Rick LoCastro are running to be Collier County Commissioner for District 1.
Do You Have to Put Your Email and Phone Number on Your Ballot Envelope?
“Do you have to put your email and phone number on your ballot envelope?” is a question I’ve received a few times recently. The short answer is “no,” but you DO have to sign it and your signature must match …
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Who’s Running in the Florida House District 105 Primaries?
Republicans and Democrats will choose their parties’ candidates in Florida House District 105 Primaries next month.
Who’s Running in the Florida House District 80 Primary?
Florida House District 80 Republicans will choose between three candidates in their party’s closed primary election next month.