Meet the Candidates for Commission Seat 3
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After years of service commissioner Andy Zodrow has chosen not to run for reelection. On March 9th 2021 Safety Harbor residents will have a chance to vote for either Scott Long or Andy Steingold in the local election for City Commissioner Seat 3. Here are their introductions in their own words…
SEAT 3 – SCOTT LONG and ANDY STEINGOLD
Scott Long – My whole heart belongs to Safety Harbor, and I hope it shows. As a Commissioner, I succeeded in advocating for adding amenities to Waterfront Park, securing resident rates for Safety Harbor kids who want to play Clearwater youth sports, repairing and adding safety equipment to railroad crossings and encouraging the vibrancy of our downtown. All of these initiatives improve our quality of life and make Safety Harbor a more desirable place to live, which generates the organic tax revenue needed to keep our tax rate low. I also quickly responded to every email, phone call and Facebook message I received, because citizen advocacy should be important to all Commissioners. When I left office, I did not go away. I organized Safety Harbor’s successful Guinness World Record attempt, created Links for our Library which has raised thousands of dollars for our library, kept citizens informed by writing government columns for Safety Harbor Connect, volunteered for other organizations and, as the COVID crisis bore down on us, created the Safety Harbor Strong Facebook group that united our city in a time of uncertainty and continues to help, inspire and entertain our residents. My wife, Laura, who is co-president of Paint Your Heart Out Safety Harbor, and I have lived here for 19 years and we enthusiastically promote Safety Harbor far and wide. Leaders don’t show up just when they want your vote; leaders show up every single day.
Visit VoteScottLong.com to see all the ways I have shown up for you.
Andy Steingold is a native Floridian born in Miami and raised in Sarasota. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and Cumberland School of Law. After meeting his beautiful wife, Maryanne, the couple made Safety Harbor their home in 2000. Andy and his wife, Maryanne, are the proud parents of Allie, Sammy and Sydney. Shortly after moving to Safety Harbor, Andy became involved in the community as President of the Huntington Trails Home Owners Association and Vice President of the Safety Harbor Museum of Natural History. In 2005 Andy was elected to the Safety Harbor City Commission; and, in 2006, he became the Mayor of Safety Harbor. Andy had the privilege of serving as the Mayor from 2006-2013 and 2014-2017.
While in office, Andy served on the Pinellas Metropolitan Planning Organization, Pinellas Planning Council, Pinellas County Charter Review Commission, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, Pinellas Prescription Drug Abuse Council, Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Pinellas County Mayors Council, Safety Harbor Delegate to the Florida League of Cities, and completed the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I & II. Andy also volunteered as a coach for the City of Safety Harbor Recreation Department youth basketball and flag football leagues, Countryside Junior Cougars Football and the Stewards Foundation Rowing Club. Andy is a partner at the Tampa law firm of Maney & Gordon, PA and specializes in the areas of medical negligence, nursing home abuse and wrongful death. As a candidate, Andy is focused on keeping taxes low and being fiscally responsible, preserving the city’s unique character and quality of life, providing a voice for the neighborhoods, and bringing civility to the commission.
Visit www.andy4citycommission.com for more information:
The candidates running for seat 2 have chosen not to participate. Please do your own research on all the candidates and vote for whom you feel will best serve you.
It appears Informed Safety Harbor is connecting the dots for the shenanigans and underhanded deals that have been going on in this town for some time. Informed Safety Harbor states Curti was head of P&Z while running the page Saving Safety Harbor for All (anonymously) and that Curti disclosed to certain individuals he would be restarting postings during the Ayoub/Tanja election and seeking comments for the page. It’s also been rumored that a certain individual decided to not seek reappoint to P&Z while Curti was running it because they were “uncomfortable” with what was doing on. Duffy-Suarez who is currently running for Seat 1, was also on P&Z while Curti was running Saving Safety Harbor for All. It’s not a far stretch to ask, given that a certain individual was “uncomfortable” while Curti was head of P&Z to the point they didn’t want to be reappointed, to ask: exactly how many P&Z members were aware of what Curti was doing? Does Curti’s anonymous activity while on the Saving Safety Harbor For All page, and his running of that page, invalidate the decisions he was making while on P&Z? Would the nondisclosure of his running the Saving Safety Harbor for All page, while serving as head of P&Z be something the City Attorney and the Supervisor of Elections be interested in? As their civic duty, all individuals with knowledge need to come forward to the City Attorney and Supervisor of Elections to report any information they have.
Scott Long doesn’t mind anonymous websites and social media pages that contain half-truths and negative attacks as long as the admin of the page, Vic Curti, gives him free boat rides and takes him to dinner.
Scott Long and his associates are VERY different people when they think no one is watching.
Mr. Curti ran the ‘Saving Safety Harbor for All’ Facebook page anonymously while he was Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Board and violated the city’s code of ethics for years without anyone knowing. This is the same close, personal friend of Scott Long’s that was removed for a different reason relating to his husband’s Smart Growth Safety Harbor Page and photos Mr. Curti took of himself in front of a private resident’s home.
Mr. Curti purposefully hid his identify to avoid compliance with Safety Harbor’s Code of Ethics. The majority of the posts on that page happened while Vic Curti was on the Planning and Zoning Board (while he was chairing it in fact).
If you want to see more of this behavior in city government, you can choose Scott Long in March. The rest of us have a better option for that seat.
Victor Curti
Sat, Dec 2, 2017, 12:11 PM
Hey Kids! Gonna start awakening the Saving Safety Harbor For All website. Comments appreciated. Will post today.
Susan Zinkel… how long did it take you to cut up the magazine letters in the ransom style note you sent me? Were you rubbing your hands together saying “Hee hee.. this will shut her up? Were you happy with yourself slandering me on facebook? I think you need help. AA would be a good place to start. Stop Casting Stones!!
Funny that the issues Informed Safety Harbor has with supporters of candidate Long are the same issues that exist with supporters of candidate Steingold.
1. The Saving Safety Harbor facebook administrator (a Steingold support) was accused multiple times of confronting homeowners by representing herself as a Code Enforcement Officer (she was on the committee, not an officer).
2. The SSH administrator herself was removed from a city board for bullying residents, but you blame Long for associating with someone who was also removed.
3. The SSH administrator also provoked engagement with the family of a sitting commission member. Not even the commissioner, but the family. And that confrontation was not egged on by the commissioner, the Curti episode was instigated by a campaign opponent that was supported by SSH.
4. The SSH facebook page was (and still is) used to cyber-bully residents with opposing political views. Pictures were posted of new homes being built with criticism.
5. Long started a facebook group attempting to provide a forum for the community, with the belief that people would behave like adults, and avoided excessive moderation. Both sides used it as a forum to attack the other side, until more stringent guidelines were forced to be implemented. You can’t blame Long for “advocates” on both sides continually egging each other. SSH doesn’t allow any dissent on their facebook group, anything that isn’t 100% in support of SSH is removed and the poster blocked.
6. Long is criticized for missing a City Commission Meeting while on a cruise sponsored by the company he owns. One meeting, due to his job. Steingold was removed from a committee for missing three consecutive meetings.
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
**Informed Safety Harbor**I see you over there being an imposter- Shelley Schellenberg-AKA- Saving Safety Harbor***
You are not Informed Safety Harbor.
You can not fool intelligent citizens.
Hiding behind false names to tell tales. Saving Safety Harbor/ Shelley Schellenberg,(the same person) have the same reputation of zero integrity.
Do your fact finding folks. Beware.
The comments this woman makes are also found on her hate page, Saving Safety Harbor. Facebook removed her page once and I’m certain the future holds the same fate.
The most disheartening behavior of this woman is how she attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who is friends with them.
Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates who are forward thinking and do not spread hate because someone is different than them.
I guess I am confused…last year during the election there was a website under the name Informed Safety Harbor that supported Ayoub. Now the person on here seems to be supporting the other side? Change of heart? Guess I don’t get it, but guess based on the posts we know who it is? I guess I find it interesting that the same person put support one side one year and another side another year but I guess you can change your mind if you want
***Informed Safety Harbor**I see you over there being an imposter- Shelley Schellenberg-AKA- Saving Safety Harbor***
*You are not Informed Safety Harbor.*
You can not fool intelligent citizens. People know to research candidates.
They also know about you.
Hiding behind false names to tell tales. Saving Safety Harbor/ Shelley Schellenberg,(the same person) have the same reputation of possessing zero integrity.
Do your fact finding folks. Beware.
The comments this woman makes are also found on her hate page, Saving Safety Harbor.
Facebook removed her page once and I’m certain the future holds the same fate.
The most disheartening behavior of this woman is how she attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who is friends with them.
Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates who are forward thinking and do not spread hate because someone is different than them.
***Informed Safety Harbor**I see you over there being an imposter- Shelley Schellenberg-AKA- Saving Safety Harbor***
You are not Informed Safety Harbor.
You can not fool intelligent citizens.
Hiding behind false names to tell tales. Saving Safety Harbor/ Shelley Schellenberg,(the same person) have the same reputation of possessing zero integrity.
Do your fact finding folks. Beware.
The comments this woman makes are also found on her hate tabloid, Saving Safety Harbor.
Facebook removed her page once and I’m certain the future holds the same fate.
The most disheartening behavior of this woman is how she attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who is friends with them.
Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates who are forward thinking and do not spread hate because someone is different from them.
**Informed Safety Harbor**I see you over there being an imposter- Shelley Schellenberg-AKA- Saving Safety Harbor***
You are not Informed Safety Harbor.
You can not fool intelligent citizens.
Hiding behind false names to tell tales. Saving Safety Harbor/ Shelley Schellenberg,(the same person) have the same reputation of zero integrity.
Do your fact finding folks. Beware.
The comments this woman makes are also found on her hate page, Saving Safety Harbor. Facebook removed her page once and I’m certain the future holds the same fate.
The most disheartening behavior of this woman is how she attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who is friends with them.
Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates who are forward thinking and do not spread hate because someone is different from them.
***Informed Safety Harbor**I see you over there being an imposter- Shelley Schellenberg-AKA- Saving Safety Harbor***
You are not Informed Safety Harbor.
You can not fool intelligent citizens.
Hiding behind false names to tell tales. Saving Safety Harbor/ Shelley Schellenberg,(the same person) have the same reputation of zero integrity.
Do your fact finding folks. Beware.
The comments this woman makes are also found on her hate page, Saving Safety Harbor. Facebook removed her page once and I’m certain the future holds the same fate.
The most disheartening behavior of this woman is how she attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who is friends with them.
Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates who are forward thinking and do not spread hate because someone is different from them.
Sharon, you have way to much time on your hands. It might be better spent volunteering, etc. You don’t see others posting these tyrant diatribes. I can just see an image of you in my mind with a crazy hat on your head, spending hours and hours typing up these responses with an extra-extra-sized computer screen in front of you rubbing your hands together mumbling “Gotcha Hehehehehe!”. There are much better things to do in this universe then hiding behind a post with a fake name. And if it’s not you, it’s one of the others you hang with. You all amuse me. Cheers!
Informed Safety Harbor ***I see you over there being an imposter-Shelley Schellenberg AKA Saving Safety Harbor***.
You can not deceive intelligent citizens.
I understand you had to use a reputable name to disguise your lies.
As you can see I used the same name to prove this point- anyone can grab the name to use it.
Do your fact finding folks.
These comments made by this woman are also found on her hate page, Saving Safety Harbor. Facebook took her page down once and I’m sure the future holds the same fate.
I am most disheartened about how this woman attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who associates with them. Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates that are forward thinking and not spreading hate about people who are different than them.
Informed Safety Harbor ***I see you over there being an imposter-Shelley Schellenberg AKA Saving Safety Harbor***.
You can not deceive intelligent citizens.
I understand you had to use a reputable name to disguise your lies.
As you can see I used the same name to prove this point- anyone can grab the name to use it.
Do your fact finding folks.
These comments made by this woman are also found on her hate page, Saving Safety Harbor. Facebook took her page down once and I’m sure the future holds the same fate.
I am most disheartened about how this woman attacks two happily married gay men and anyone who associates them. Homophobia is not acceptable, Shelley.
I appreciate candidates that are forward thinking and not spreading hate about people who are different than them.
JB,
If you find Susan’s email address to be the main issue here, then that’s just the level of complexity you are applying to this situation. That’s fine. I don’t find email addresses to be that private looking at my 1,045 unread messages I have from 1,045 unique senders.
My own takeaway from the interaction (although yours is different, JB) with the city was that Susan Zinkel was so proud and unapologetic in her efforts to hurt a local trap/neuter/release program (that also houses and feeds kittens, strays and cat colonies), is that she actually used her email address to make these attempts at disrupting a local, animal-centric non-profit.
CATS of Safety Harbor does great work, but Susan was ready and willing to make this non-profit suffer by going on a code enforcement fishing expedition.
Susan Zinkel was Vice President of a non-profit in 2017 of her own (Paint Your Heart Out Safety Harbor) and actively targeted ANOTHER non-profit because she didn’t like someone else’s vision for Safety Harbor. She bragged about it and was very proud of herself.
One non-profit leader in Safety Harbor literally targeted and tried to harm another non-profit in this city.
You would think Susan would be above that in her role at Paint Your Heart Out Safety Harbor and have a little empathy for someone else that dedicates time, energy and dollars to a passion project. Susan gave no quarter.
Yet, Scott Long proudly accepts and display Susan Zinkel’s endorsement on his campaign page and I think (although JB may disagree) it is important to understand the behaviors of Scott Long’s close associates and friends.
Right now, Scott Long is milking Smart Growth Safety Harbor and Susan Zinkel for all they are worth and that’s why their behaviors are getting the spotlight here.
Criticizing the practice of doxxing two days after posting, on the same article, the email address of someone who’s not even on the ballot, using a pseudonym no less? I will confess, I didn’t see that one coming.
(To be clear, I have no problem with the practice of posting under a pseudonym, as I myself do. I would hope that someone who values privacy would extend that same courtesy to others, though.)
“Your posts give the impression of someone a little off the edge” – Kevin LaBrie
It’s hard to accept that feedback as honest from someone whose group has, in a documented and evidenced way, tried to shut down a shelter for cats and kittens because the person who spends her time and energy on this rescue effort has a vision that is different from yours.
Just sayin’
Shut up Labrie you’re voting for a clown.
In my experience, when a candidate like Scott Long closely associates with those that threaten private citizens with anonymous letters, doxxing, mugshots, arrest records, code enforcement complaints, publicly ridiculing private citizens, posting photos of their homes etc. – when those officials get into office, the local behavior gets worse and not better. Many of those things have happened on the Smart Growth Safety Harbor Facebook page – a page that will soon be hosting a Scott Long Magical Bubbles Bike Ride or something close to that.
Scott Long has gone ‘all-in’ with individuals that have done some shocking things in this community. Even worse, they stood by and let other people take the blame for their own actions because they are cowardly.
This is why I’m voting for civility in March and I suggest everyone else do the same.
Wow, Informed Saftey Harbor, you are beyond help. Just noticed your recent diatribe. Why all the focus on me and Vic. We are not running for office. Those letters are from the same 5 people that speak out against Smart Growth, Vic and I, and any changes in town. And you didn’t even take the time to remove all the repetition in Kellys letter. Funny that the versions of Kelly letter even included coaching from what sounds like a lawyer friend on how to craft her complaint. Was it Ms Schellenberg. All I can say is wow.
Informed Safety Harbor, a little advice from me to you. Your posts give the impression of someone a little off the edge. Attacking peoples character and reputation with lies for what? I’m not running for anything. Either are the other people you are attacking. It comes across to most people as desperate nastiness. In fact, you are sending people the message that you are the kind of people that support Nancy Besore and Andy Steingold. People can see that this is where the horrible demeanor of our politics come from. Maybe something Andy and Nancy should address. A little advice again. If you are going to post here, about politics, use facts and focus on the candidates. Like this…..
Our commission sets the tone of our city, and we want leaders with commitment and vision for a more sustainable walkable community. We want leaders with curiosity to seek out current knowledge, ideas and principles that create complete neighborhoods and healthy Main Street communities.
We want leaders that understand the sustainable and fiscal benefits of a beautiful mixed used building and 24 apartments on Main Street ; Leaders proud to hear that residents of those apartments have sold their cars, or switched to single car households because they have embraced a more walkable lifestyle.
We want leaders that share the vision and understanding that this new building helps the city pay for more improvements in town such as the Baranoff tree purchase. And how this building helps secure other Main Street investments like the new Cafe Vino Tinto, Core Vegan, and a new Market coming soon. We want leaders willing to take a bet on our quality of life.
Without vision you have vacant empty lots. Nancy Besore campaigned against this beautiful project. Andy Zodrow voted against it. Andy Steingold campaigned against the Barfly building. Thankfully they all lost those bets. Where would we be today? Dirt vacant parking lots : no Barfly, no Screaming Jalapeño, no Water Oak, no Karma, no Starbucks, no Tiki Tavern. No Main Street.
Nancy and Andy’s supporters are STILL speaking out against the new building, refusing to acknowledge the success. Still campaigning against it today. We cannot afford to have leaders without the vision to shape our Community. We want effective knowledgeable leaders that lead with “what if” or “ what could be” instead of focusing on the fear of losing “what once was”, especially when “what was”, was a blighted, vacant dirt lot.
PLEASE take a few minutes to vote for Lorraine Duffy Suarez and Scott Long. Leaders with vision, commitment, passion, and understanding of how to build a great community.
Here’s one of many letters sent to the city regarding the incident. Please reach out to the city if you would like a full copy that includes photos and attachments. Bravo to Jonathan Brewer for trying to get Scott’s friend to act with some level of decency online.
Remember – Scott Long is not only featuring Mr. Curti on his campaign page, Scott also happily accepts his support on Smart Growth Safety Harbor.
The letter reads:
Date: August 8, 2020
Dear Matt Spoor, Mayor Ayoub, City Commissioners:
I have written this today to ask you to review the information below regarding Victor Curti and am requesting his removal from the Board of the Planning and Zoning and Board of Appeals, as well as prohibiting him from holding any further City positions. The justification for this is evidenced by the documentation below. It is of my opinion, that Mr. Curti has NOT acted in the City’s best interests by harassing a resident recently. In essence, by displaying this behavior he is flagrantly mocking his role as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning and Board of Appeals and the codes which were approved by the city commission. I am, quite frankly, shocked at the lack of professionalism and judgment exhibited by Mr. Curti regarding his sense of responsibility and lack of respect for the residents of Safety Harbor.
This is our city representative, CHAIRMAN VICTOR CURTI posing and picketing. This was posted on facebook by his partner, Kevin LaBrie, on August 3, 2020. There were a number of pictures posted, but this was the most offensive. It’s been shared widely throughout our community and as you can see, the resident, Ms. Schellenberg’s vehicle, home, and contractor are all clearly visible. This was not a random shot.
Below are a few FACEBOOK comments that the photo generated among community members. I have copy and pasted a few to give you the gist of the harassment.
Kevin LaBrie
August 3 at 9:23 AM · 1
Two squirrels and three owls look on sadly as Shelly Schellenberg of Saving Safety Harbor rips there home from Mother Earth. As Jarine Dotson said, “when will the environment ever win?” We hear you a Jarine.
Jonathan Brewer While I’m sorry for Missus Squirrel, I thought we as a community were taking a stand against “property shaming”… Doesn’t matter which side we’re on, we need to stand down and stop making things personal… Just sayin’
Jonathan Brewer
Victor Curti Jonathan Brewer you are completely missing the point. Property shaming is something I do not support. I actually believe she has every right to remove a tree. So did Diane. So did the owners of the medical office building. I not only have a right, I have a responsibility to point out the hypocrisy. When she tears down an older single story bungalow to build a two story house and then goes online and uses two story construction as a wedge issue, when she builds the only triplex on the entirety of 4th avenue and then goes online to use density as a wedge issue and yes, when she rips out a tree after spending years going online and using that as a wedge issue to divide my community? I have a RESPONSIBILITY to point out that hypocrisy. I do not shame any of her personal property decisions. I point out the hypocrisy of using them for political gain. So should you.
Kevin LaBrie sorry she gets no passes on this one. None whatsoever.
Shawnee Fox Kevin LaBrie nope
Victor Curti Jonathan Brewer if she is going to spend years trying to divide a community on these issues she needsto practice what she preaches. Your exhaustive effort to coddle the hypocrisy just encourages it to continue. Very disappointed.
FACEBOOK COMMENT EXCERPTS ENDED
Obviously, by his actions and comments, he is not complying to the impartiality clause in the City Code of Conduct. Hypothetically, should Ms. Schellenberg come before HIS committee to ask for a variance, would he be able to preside impartially? She broke no city codes, built her properties according to existing codes, removed a dangerous invasive tree with a licensed contractor, and yet he thought it fit to harass her in front of her home, in front of her neighbors, mock her position in the community, and perpetuate divisiveness within a community that is attempting to convey a sense of “unity” and then allow the pictures to be posted-in fact, he liked every single community member that made a nasty comment at Ms. Schellenberg’s expense. It is apparent he is speaking on behalf of the city as it is his perceived and justified “responsibility,” as he stated repeatedly, to enforce his moral code by enlightening the community of her alleged misconduct as suggested by his claim of hypocrisy. This constitutes harassment as he is accusing her of fraud. This does not meet the Code of Conduct or Standards of Conduct on several counts.
Nobody is disputing his right to free speech by posting and writing on facebook, however, his claim that she’s a “hypocrite” for cutting down her tree and is violating a tree ordinance is false. His standing as the Chairman of two of the most important boards in the city lend credence to his claims. In addition, be reminded that Victor Curti and his partner, Kevin LaBrie, are founders and members of Smart Growth, and until recently, Jonathan Brewer was on its board of directors as well. As you can see, Mr. Brewer cautioned against the divisiveness that Mr. Curti was propagating which proved incendiary as evidenced by the comments that justified Mr. Curti’s attacks which he “liked” and then encouraged by his audience, Mr. Curti subsequently increased the vitriol.
taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the hyperbole
taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the hyperbole
taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the hyperbole
taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the hyperbole
taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the hyperbole
would like you to include that taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
would like you to include that taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
The part (copied below) looks like it’s part of the facebook comments— I think this is YOUR
comments, about the facebook comments. It’s run together with the facebook
comments…separate it from the face book comments to make it clear that this is YOUR
position…not something that was posted on facebook.
Also, would like you to include that taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the
The part (copied below) looks like it’s part of the facebook comments— I think this is YOUR
comments, about the facebook comments. It’s run together with the facebook
comments…separate it from the face book comments to make it clear that this is YOUR
position…not something that was posted on facebook.
Also, would like you to include that taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the
The part (copied below) looks like it’s part of the facebook comments— I think this is YOUR
comments, about the facebook comments. It’s run together with the facebook
comments…separate it from the face book comments to make it clear that this is YOUR
position…not something that was posted on facebook.
Also, would like you to include that taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the
The part (copied below) looks like it’s part of the facebook comments— I think this is YOUR
comments, about the facebook comments. It’s run together with the facebook
comments…separate it from the face book comments to make it clear that this is YOUR
position…not something that was posted on facebook.
Also, would like you to include that taking pictures and posting them on facebook is
protected speech. That your complaint is that he states that Schellenberg has violated a
building code or tree ordinance. And further, that he made this misrepresentation as the
Chairman of the two most important boards in the city….claiming that he has a
‘responsibility’ to do this. He is misrepresenting the city. I would change this paragraph as
follows:
Be reminded that Victor Curti and Kevin LaBrie are the founders of Smart Growth, and until
recently Jonathan Brewer was a member of the SG Board of Directors.
Truth be told, these facebook comments by Victor Curti, are a fraction of the
This is not an isolated incident, but a pattern that is ongoing as evidenced by his recent letter of apology to the City regarding his inappropriate conduct against Jarine Dotson, mentioned in the post, Sharon McCauley, and Tanja Vidovic. He has also made derogatory comments against women over sixty that live in Safety Harbor during a Planning and Zoning meeting, which, in my opinion, would have been enough to remove him right then and there. Are we going to slap his wrist again and wait for the next victim due to his “responsibility to the community”? At this writing, there were 8 shares of the post, and 40 plus comments egging him on. Victor Curti “liked” each and every one. In an effort to CYA, his partner posted that the original posting was “satire,” but the comments that followed, including those by Mr. Curti, were anything but satire; Mr. Curti continued to assert his responsibility to misinform the community about this citizen and defend his position. What excuse will he devise to ameliorate this current act of aggression and harassment? He can’t claim ignorance this time as there is written and visual proof.
What would the newspaper think of our city’s tolerance of bullying? {Wasn’t there a resolution passed on this?} How is his approach within our community showing unity? {Wasn’t there a resolution passed on this?} This commission needs to take responsibility by removing Victor Curti from Safety Harbor’s boards. I am sure that by the end of the weekend, the negative comments and public harassment will increase exponentially on this public forum. This city commission needs to act swiftly to send the message that this behavior will not be tolerated as he had the responsibility as a board member to conduct himself in a professional manner by following the Code of Conduct and Standards of Conduct. He should be relieved of his responsibility in any capacity within the city now and in the future. I have included below the specific violations he has made that will justify your action.
Kelly Barnes
Sec. 2.09-Code of Conduct. {4}….No member shall represent to the public that they have any powers beyond those specifically granted to the member by virtue of their appointment to an advisory board or committee. {Negative and erroneous comments regarding Shellenberg’s code compliant properties} (5) All members of boards or committee which sit in a quasi-judicial capacity and have final decision- making authority, including but not limited to the code enforcement board and board of appeals, shall remain IMPARTIAL on matters which MAY come before their board or committee. {How impartial is he?}
Standards of Conduct-#10-Not engage in harassing behavior T{The picture is self-evident}…..#11 Members shall uphold the prestige of their appointed position, and avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. {He is mocking the tree ordinance publicly.} #12 Members shall not covey the impression that they are in a position to influence the outcome of a decision of the Board, and shall not attempt to use their office or sway professional staff recommendation. {Jonathan Brewer and their combined membership in Smart Growth and Curti’s influence over him regarding liaison position through allies.}
Scott Long knows that the former Chair of Planning and Zoning and his husband went in front of the home of a private resident, took pictures to mock and ridicule this individual, and then posted those pictures on a public Facebook page – Smart Growth Safety Harbor.
This offense led the city commission to remove this person from the Chair of Planning and Zoning. This was a serious offense.
Scott Long was aware of this behavior and has accepted this individual’s endorsement on his campaign page AND Scott Long has his campaign pictures and signs on Smart Growth Safety Harbor….the same page that named and shamed a private resident and their home and forced the city to take action against this former chairperson.
That’s just ONE example of well-known and factually established behavior.
If anyone needs to learn a little about the high road, it’s Scott Long and his friends.
You might be ok with wasting tax payer dollars on frivolous code enforcement complaints, but I have too much respect for taxpayers and Paul Bushee himself to see our dollars and Mr. Bushee’s time wasted.
So, you are saying the candidate is not these people, right? There are always going to be people who think every city rule should be strictly followed, whether it be about properly maintenance or building setbacks. If we are following our community rules, we shouldn’t have anything to worry about, right? Calling out people here is no different than others calling out folks for code violations. It’s all immature tattling that leads to nothing constructive and only hurts our community. There has got to be a better way…a high road.
I think having the photos of these bad actors and their personal endorsements on Scott Long’s campaign page makes these individuals shocking record fair game.
I agree with you in principle, but highlighting the behaviors of individuals featured on Scott Long’s campaign page that, among many other shameful actions, have weaponized the city code enforcement process against commissioners and private citizens is, overall, for the public good.
I’m not sure what this has to do with the candidates. It’s a small town and it’s easy be acquainted with people around town. I think assigning what you suggest are bad actors to a candidate is highly unfair and unkind. Let the candidates speak for themselves. All the mud slinging just make our community look bad and drags down good people who just want to serve their community. Don’t be part of the problem.
JB,
Look at us having a little back and forth!
….and ALSO look at us not calling Code Enforcement on each other and/or publishing arrest records, mugshots, photos of each other’s homes, remarking on each other’s wives/husbands/boyfriends/girlfriends and we’re not even mailing out things anonymously to each other through the postal service like some people on this page have done.
These are all things done by Scott Long’s closest friends and supporters – many of which have their photos and endorsements on his Vote Scott Long page right now.
This is how it’s supposed to work, JB.
I hope ‘some’ people here are taking notes here. We’re setting a good example. 🙂
My first comment is pretty clear as far as what I’m specifically objecting to.
JB,
If your point is that the only people entitled to know who is using Safety Harbor’s Code Enforcement Officer to harass and intimidate residents are ONLY the individuals that spend time and energy making such requests, then I think you are looking at this situation with a low level of complexity.
There is a vast difference between information that is technically public record if someone goes to the effort of requesting and sifting through it, and posting it somewhere online where literally anyone can see it. Since you posted it in the context of criticizing the person whose info you posted and your response shows it’s not a mistake, to me that — more than anything you’ve actually written — is the key takeaway.
Right – this is exactly how you get it back from the city. If you use your email address to lodge petty code complaints with the city, your email address becomes part of public record.
If you sent an a email to Matt Spoor and asked for Susan’s interactions with Paul Bushee, the city will not redact the email address. There’s not expectation of privacy in terms of email addresses when you communicate via email and there is a warning on the City of Safety Harbor’s website that makes citizens aware.
Informed Safety Harbor, you just posted someone else’s unredacted email address.
Informed SH.. is that the same Susan Zinkel who mailed threats to my home via the USPS to get me to shut up about my political views?? ?
From: Susan Zinkel
Sent: Wed, Apr 5, 2017 4:05 pm
Subject: Shelley
This was on her cat website. She must have a shelter at her house already…..
Maybe moving into the new shelter when done……
From: Susan Zinkel [mailto:susanzinkelflorida@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2017 3:51 PM
To: Paul Bushee
Subject: Code Enforcement
Paul, Hoping you can help as I would not know where to look for this information on the city website.
I am trying to find out the number of pets/animals a resident can have on their property in the downtown area.
Thank you for your assistance.
Best Regards,
Susan Zinkel
Can’t argue with that….
There’s a reason why Susan Zinkel (former President of Paint Your Heart Out), Vic Curti (the former Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board that was removed for a behavior-based offense) and Kevin LaBrie (founder of Smart Growth Safety Harbor) all pay very close attention to who says what in Safety Harbor combined with an almost creepy focus on the messenger versus the veracity of the statements here on Safety Harbor Connect.
If you have lived here long enough, you’ve seen those three riding bicycles all around Safety Harbor together. Do you know what they are doing? The literally ride their bikes around looking for people and homes they can report to code enforcement. I am not kidding. They are like some kind of ol’ biddie mafia.
No one should take my word for it – please do a public records request on those three individuals just to see how many complaints they have personally registered with their names – not to mention all sorts of anonymous complaints they have submitted over the years.
Susan Zinkel even went as far as to ask Safety Harbor’s Code Enforcement Officer in 2017 how many pets were allowed per home. Do you why she did that? Susan Zinkel wanted to find a reason to lodge a complaint against CATS of Safety Harbor. A group that rescues and saves cats and kittens.
Do you love cats?
Susan Zinkel was ready to let dozens of cats starve, get euthanized and put an end to a local Trap-Neuter-Return program over petty politics. Cats could have gotten the bad end of the needle because Shelly Schellenberg, the person behind our local cat rescue, runs a Facebook page that Susan Zinkel does not like.
I’m willing to bet that these three are responsible for over half of the code enforcement volume in Safety Harbor. They sent complaints about a vocal political opponent’s trailer (a school teacher at that – do you know how hard they work?!), a sitting commissioner’s roof and even a commissioner’s car parking over a side walk. These were all petty claims designed to harass and intimidate their political opponents. They would even sit idly by while others were blamed for their actions.
These are also all close, personal friends of Scott Long.
Scott Long may talk a good game and claim he just wants unity and that there’s ‘room for two candidates’ in Safety Harbor, but his closest friends and supporters are among the most divisive group in this city.
The code enforcement complaints are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s also documented evidence of these same three people shaming people who support Scott’s opponent by posting arrest records, mugshots, derogatory relationship status remarks and all sorts of other ridiculous behavior….some of which in my view is criminal.
The people you choose to associate with are a sizable part of one’s reputation and looking at who campaigns for Scott Long and who he spends his time with, I’m voting for civility in March.
You should too.
What if his sentiments are echoed by others? He might be one person spamming the page under various aliases, but you don’t see anyone arguing with him. Right? Doesn’t look goog for your boy long.
I’ve changed my mind. I’m going back to voting for former Mayor Steingold after watching the candidate forum. He just has more experience.
Having been a resident of Safety Harbor longer than either of the candidates, I would like to mention the lack of objectivity and context in some of these posts. Having been a part of the community for so long, I have seen the social media wars between both factions for too many years, and am tired of the constant school-yard bullying that goes on.
Neither candidate is portrayed by the ‘other’ side completely or accurately. In truth, both candidates have exhibited leadership abilities in local government and charitable organizations. Both candidates participate and obviously care about our community. Both candidates have had to balance civic duty and familial responsibility. I speak from a position of having interacted with both candidates on many occasions, both socially and in community functions.
Safety Harbor residents should be thankful to both candidates for their dedication and devotion to the community. Those who wantonly attack the candidates based on the social media factions in town only serve to weaken our community and continue to drive the division. It is these personal, unwarranted attacks that keep other people from coming forward to contribute to the community, both socially and civilly.
Enough of the attacks! Put aside petty social media driven partisanship, watch the candidate forum, talk with the candidates, and make your own decision based on the candidates themselves. I have intentionally not posted who I intend to support, and I will continue to make that decision based on my own criteria.
I have some interesting text messages involving a former non-profit board member in Safety Harbor sending mugshots anonymously via the USPS.
I’m going to give that person a chance to come clean on their own before I share them.
Informed Safety Harbor: You have never attended anything so stop spreading misinformation. You don’t even know or have had a conversation with Lewis Ponds so do not pretend you know things when you don’t. I also like the fact that you have to use a fake name to spread your misinformation. Anyone who hides behind a fake name is just there to spread misinformation and lies. SB. Thank you.
This issue isn’t with the how Lewis Ponds was treated when he was supporting Scott Long directly. The issue is with how Lewis Pond was treated when he went ‘off script.’
I’m sure when he was helping Scott promote himself, everything was great. The complaints to the city happened when Lewis Ponds organized a city event without Scott Long. Please ask Matt Spoor for those records to learn more.
I, and many others in the community, are very familiar with the mask-less and unsafe pandemic gatherings live-streamed on Facebook and hosted by Scott Long
I personally went to the multiple gatherings with Lewis Ponds, Scott Long, members of the black community, etc. and AGAIN I am appalled at these comments. You didn’t attend based upon your comments here and you should be ashamed of yourself for responding here. Reach out to me directly if you want to discuss your misinformation further and I will personally clarify your misinformation. Thank you!
What most people do not know is that a couple of Scott Long’s supporters wrote letters complaining to the city when Lewis Ponds held a brief prayer vigil at the Safety Harbor Waterfront Park following a police shooting.
It’s okay to try to bounce some light off of Lewis Ponds and reflect that onto Scott Long, but as soon as Mr. Ponds tried uniting the community on his own outside of the designated script, people were upset and wrote letters to the city.
The backlash was so heavily felt by the city, Safety Harbor even issued a statement on their Facebook page over the incident. Everyone can request those letters and emails to verify for themselves.
I think Robert’s description is more than fair when the facts are considered.
Lewis Ponds was manipulated and used in an effort to raise Scott Long’s profile in the community and when Lewis Ponds went off-script, people complained to the city.
Agreed, he exploited Lewis Ponds. Long is a charlatan. Don’t buy the snake oil. Don’t drink the kool-aid.
If I can get my girl to support me full time I can run a Facebook page and run this city too!! Vote for Keyshawn! Lol
The good thing is… for the main individual posting all of the “bash Scott long posts” under different identities/fake names… he can only vote ONCE in the real election.
Scott Long lost me when he decided to put name all over a ‘Conversation About Race’ in Safety Harbor.
I never thought I would see someone locally take advantage of the pain many felt in the African American just to increase his own visibility. I felt deeply embarrassed when I saw the posts all over Facebook where Scott Long put his name in multiple places in the created event…..even, just a little, angry.
A Conversation on Race: Hosted By Scott Long. Event Created by: Scott Long Invited by: Scott Long.
Too many politicians have tried to manipulate our collective outrage over these senseless acts of violence for their own benefit and it even happens in candidates running for city government.
While I appreciate and admire Andy, my vote will go to Scott Long. Since meeting Scott in 2008 while we both served on a city board, I’ve witnessed his passion for community in our small town. Sure he brings an element of fun to it, be at wearing costumes or participating and eating contests… But it sure livens up the experience and has raised money for countless efforts. His watermelon week festivities have not only raised revenue for downtown restaurants and businesses, but were able to fund numerous nonprofit organizations. He’s also diligently served on the Safety Harbor public Library committee, finding creative means to raise funds during Covid. I’ve had the honor of running Safety Harbor strong with him… And while some may frown at a Facebook group, we provided fun family entertainment three nights a week at the beginning of Covid, hosted an online fundraiser to benefit Safety Harbor nonprofits And highlighted many restaurants and musicians to help them through these tough times. The true leader is one that is present at all times, not just when running for commission.
I feel like anyone commenting on here should have to post their real name and not hide behind a fake name. Let’s hope all candidates participate in the online forum Wednesday night hosted by the Safety Harbor Chamber. I would truly like to hear out each candidate.
Seems like all Scott accomplished on Facebook was showing all the parents and grandparents that used to send out those FW: FW: FW: FW: FW: TRY THIS TRICK IN WINDOWS 7 spam emails inbox how to do the SAME THING on social media. My parents and grandparents used to CRUSH my inbox in the 1990s.
Almost all of the content on Safety Harbor Strong is just copy and paste jokes from other media or straight up STEALING content from other sites and pretending like they created it on their own for some type of flimsy social currency.
That’s not really an accomplishment, that’s just crushing everyone’s newsfeed with nonsense.
Curious, what’s with the Long endorsements on the Strong page. I thought Long put that page aside in the interest of transparency. In addition to breaking the page’s own rules, given the timing. it could be construed to be a political endorsement.
I think if Scott and his supporters are going to treat creating a Facebook page as if he had opened up a soup kitchen in his living room, then it’s easy to make assumptions on how shallow the pool of water must be that is Candidate Scott Long.
My daughter has a fan page for Minecraft (a video game for those not in the know), but I don’t think she’s ever going top put that on her resume when she grows up.
Look no father than Scott’s own supporters. Vic Curti is very vocal on Safety Harbor Strong and publicly high-fives Scott Long on social media every chance he gets.
Does everyone know that Vic Curti, Smart Growth Board member, was unanimously removed from his Chairmanship of the Planning and Zoning Board for harassing and posting photos of the home of a private citizen? Mr. Curti was only the second person ever removed from Planning and Zoning in a unanimous fashion in the city’s entire history.
Think about how poor that behavior was if every commissioner could agree that a person needed be removed from a board that often serves as a political hot potato in Safety Harbor.
When you see Smart Growth Board members all glad handing Scott Long over the next few days for owning a social media page, think about the behavior they have exhibited in the community and decide if you want more of that in Safety Harbor.
The – “Informed Safety Harbor” Covid death rant may actually get me to vote for Scott.
I think I will have to stomach the bunny suite man- if people like this are against him.
I don’t know about you but I’m a bit obsessed with the “informed safety harbor” poster. Do you think they have a drawer full of dossiers labeled “Long and Strong”? Do you think one wall of their garage has dozens of photos of Scott with red yarn strung between them? I mean really, who is monitoring a Facebook page for a year and carefully saving 9 month old quotes in order to try to make you believe the page is nefarious? You only need look for yourself and see it is filled with lost dogs and people trying to find a plumber. I think someone might be a few grapefruits shy of a bushel. Maybe take their point with a shaker of salt.
Scott Long is impersonating a leader who cares about the families of Safety Harbor. Talking points with no action and when previously appointed was wishy washy at best.
Andy Steingold on the other hand has a long list of proven action for families as well as the community as a whole. Andy has proven to work with all parties and is capable of being an active participant in the future of our town.
Exactly why some candidates have chosen to avoid this mess.
I’ve seen a resume like Andy’s before. A path focused on prestige and the next rung. In fact, he abandoned his commitment to our community before, prematurely leaving his role as mayor in a quest for another notch on his belt. And as recent as this year, he realized he had done nothing locally since 2017, so he fished for a role on a board. He was removed from that board just this past fall, for failure to show up to the meetings. He couldn’t even commit to the 8 hours a year required for his board seat. Scott Long puts that many hours in before lunch on a typical Saturday. To the person that claimed all he has done is “create a Facebook page” – go onto that page and see for yourself, people telling Scott, Harborite to Harborite, that his efforts made positive change. Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think you’ll find the same for the people that experienced the 3 or 4 Code Enforcement Board meetings that Andy actually showed up for.
Scott long for what? birthday clown? maybe?
I was really disappointed in Scott Long when an article from the Tampa Bay Times showing a local Safety Harbor business being fined for violating local mask ordinances was deleted from his page.
I knew from that moment on that he was unfit for leadership in this community.
I believe that Scott deleted this post because the business featured in the Tampa Bay Times article has supported Scott’s charitable efforts numerous in the past – including the massless sports league Scott ran this year while COVID deaths piled up.
This means that Scott Long can and has been bought.
Scott Long cares more about protecting his fundraising friends than he does about the health and safety of this community.
Scott Long cares more about his ability to tell everyone how much money he is able to raise with his fundraising at the expense of the health and safety of the community. Why else delete a post about a local business that is behaving in such a way as to continue the spread of this horrible virus.
Is makes me wonder, how can Safety Harbor Strong be about community awareness and sharing information when he removes posts that meet the site’s stated goals?
Lack of attendance? Like when Scott Long missed an entire city commission meeting (during his only partial term) to go on a gambling cruise?
He missed real votes, real city business and I agree with Smart Growth Safety Harbor’s recent post that commissioners need to be able to navigate every situation and they need to step up to the plate at all times.
Scott Long created a forum for people to discuss their concerns, their needs and as a way to share information at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not one of us has a crystal ball and no one, particularly Scott had any idea that a select few bad actors would choose this forum to act out in a hateful way. Scott did everything possible to monitor and remove these bad actors. As anyone who has used social media knows, a few hateful posts can go viral with responses in a very short time. Scott and his fellow Safety Harbor Strong page administrators spent a huge amount of time monitoring this page and did everything possible to keep this site as a place where people could help each other through this difficult time. I find it interesting that the comment by Informed Safety Harbor quotes the multiple times Scott attempted to remind people that their hate filled speech would not be tolerated, which is exactly what needed to be done. A number of people were denied access to the site because of their actions. This same writer’s attempt to spin what happened to one individual into something that was caused by this site is more of the same finger pointing, repeating rumor and innuendo as truth. It’s not. How about quotes and responses from the hundreds of people on Safety Harbor Strong who thanked Scott for creating this page in our time of need. Those positive posts far outweighed any negatives. This site continues to be a forum for the majority of people on it to share ideas, concerns and offer help to each other.
What I see from Andy Steingold is a long list of “busywork” by joining various groups and committees while he was a commissioner and Mayor. Unlike Scott, I don’t see any examples of community involvement that directly and positively impact Safety Harbor since he left the City Commission in 2017. The exception being that Mr. Steingold was on the Safety Harbor Code Enforcement board in 2020 but was removed for lack of attendance.
Is there a reason the Connect is not posting information about the Candidate Forum on Wednesday Jan 27? I submitted a post here yesterday with the Zoom meeting links from the city website but it has not been posted yet. Thanks in advance for helping to get the word out on this opportunity to hear from and compare the candidates running for seats 1, 2, and 3.
I find it interesting that individuals post without using their real full name. If you can’t post without using your name, it’s just fake news and you are a coward hiding behind your post . These posts are ridiculous and the individuals behind them should be ashamed.
One likes to play dress up..one puts in the work.long is a joke
Scott claims that Safety Harbor Strong united the city, but here’s a direct quote from Scott from the same hateful page he created:
“….. this group have (sic) been truly shocking. While we have striven to provide a forum for all voices, from the very beginning, we have been deleting comments and posts containing threats of violence and muting or removing and blocking those who make those vile comments.” – Scott Long July 21st, 2020.
“….if you read our admin post from two days ago, we said that that would not be tolerated on this page. Send screen captures of such said threats to the sheriffs department.” – Scott Long’s Safety Harbor Strong Admin Partner
One person even suggested to Scott about his social media page:
“Maybe you should just dismantle this page. Honestly, I’ve never seen anything worse in social media. I’ve seen nicer language and sentiment in rest stop bathrooms. This is nothing but a forum for hate.”
One of the admins of Safety Harbor Strong even went so far as to personally attack a young woman in town with an ‘announcement’ in front of 4,500 Safety Harbor neighbors that ultimately lead to a young woman to being held under the Baker Act. That’s what can happen when someone points 4,500 neighbors at a vulnerable person.
Scott Long is either purposefully misleading the public about his social media page (some people call that lying) or he is so full of himself that he truly believes the local page that generated police reports, threats of violence and other gross misconduct is good for this city.
“The candidates running for seat 2 have chosen not to participate.”
Chosen not to participate in what?
That’s some selective reading right there.
It’s a really big contrast here.
One candidate has EXTENSIVE experience working in local government and is able to list accomplishment after accomplishment. The amount of boards and councils this candidate has served on is impressive.
The other candidate created a Facebook page and a food world record.