A broad coalition of more than 25 local elected officials from across Pinellas County today announced their endorsement of Byron Donalds for Florida Governor citing his conservative leadership, commitment to economic opportunity, and record of fighting for Florida families.
The endorsement coalition includes mayors, county commissioners, constitutional officers, city council members, school board leaders, and municipal officials representing communities throughout Pinellas County.
“Byron Donalds is the conservative leader I trust to keep Florida strong, and he is a proven fighter,” said Adam Ross, Pinellas County Tax Collector. “Byron will keep Florida free, protect our pocketbooks, and deliver for Pinellas County and all of Florida. He is engaging with voters, and his popularity is based on the vision he has been sharing while traveling around the state. I know Byron will be a great leader for the next chapter of our state and I am proud to endorse him to be our next Governor.”
“As a Pinellas County Commissioner, I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Byron Donalds for Governor of the State of Florida,” said County Commissioner Brian Scott. “Throughout his career in public service, Byron Donalds has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fiscal responsibility, economic opportunity, and accountable government. He understands that strong communities are built on safe neighborhoods, a thriving local economy, and leadership that listens to the people it serves.”
The local elected officials throwing their support behind Byron Donalds for Governor include:
• Chris Arbutine, Mayor of Belleair Bluffs
• Bruce Bartlett, State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit Court
• Woody Brown, Mayor of Largo
• Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
• Richard Cariello, Redington Beach City Commissioner
• Ryan Cotton, Clearwater City Council Seat 2
• Mike DiBrizzi, Largo City Commission Seat 3
• John Doctor, Mayor of Treasure Island
• Dave Eggers, Pinellas County Commissioner District 4
• Katie Gannon, Mayor of Oldsmar
• Donna Holck, Largo City Commission Seat 5
• Curtis Holmes, Largo City Commission Seat 2
• Todd Jennings, Belleair City Commissioner
• Chris Latvala, Pinellas County Commissioner District 5
• John Lauser, Largo City Commissioner Seat 4
• Michael Mannino, Clearwater City Councilman Seat 3
• Stephanie Meyer, Pinellas County School Board District 6
• Sara Mollo, Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit
• Vince Nowicki, Pinellas County Commissioner At-Large District 3
• Kathleen Peters, Pinellas County Commissioner District 6
• Bruce Rector, Mayor of Clearwater
• Adam Ross, Pinellas County Tax Collector
• Chris Scherer, Pinellas County Commissioner At-Large District 1
• Brian Scott, Pinellas County Commissioner At-Large District 2
• Al Shields, Seminole City Councilor
• Scott Tate, Mayor of St. Pete Beach
• Mike Twitty, Pinellas County Property Appraiser
• Tammy Vasquez, Treasure Island Commissioner District 1/Vice Mayor
• Leslie Waters, Mayor of Seminole
The endorsements reflect growing momentum for Donalds’ campaign in Pinellas County and across Florida as local leaders rally behind his vision to Defend the Florida Dream. The support follows recent polling showing Donalds’ continued commanding lead against Democrats in general election matchups.
