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IN 2012

*Incumbent (I)

Glenn A. BurkettWebsite: glennburkett.com

Bill Nelson (I)Website: nelsonforsenate.com

U.S. Senator

Connie MackWebsite: conniemack.com

Mike McCalisterWebsite: mikemccalisterforsenate.com

Marielena StuartWebsite: marielenastuartforussenate2012.

com

Dave WeldonWebsite: daveweldonforsenate.com

Bruce A. Miller

Occupation: Attorney, private practiceWebsite: votebrucemiller.com

Why are you seeking office: I have a passion for the Office of Public Defender and what it stands for. I want to restore the professionalism, trust, civility, and accountability that have

been missing for the past four years. The current administration is a disaster.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: The employees are miserable, turn-over is high, the cost to handle a single case has risen 33 percent, and my opponent continues to mislead the media and the public in the face of unprecedented investigations by law en-forcement into his fraudulent waste of taxpayer money and false documentation of records.

Your favorite album: You are dating yourself. Do they still make albums?

James Owens (I) No response

Website: keepjo.com

Public Defender 1st Judicial Circuit

Jeremy M. BossoOccupation: Technical Director, UWF Wetlands Research Laboratory

Website: forliberty2012.comWhy are you seeking office: I'm seeking office to advance the liberty movement, promote

free markets/intrastate commerce, and adherence to the Constitution.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: No response

If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Probably comedic relief. But you'll have to ask my friends whether they think I'm funny or not.

C.V. (Clay) Ford (I)Occupation: Executive Director, Northwest Florida Legal Services

Website: clayford.usWhy are you seeking office: No response

If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Create jobs, create better opportuni-ties for developmentally delayed, no more taxes.

Last movie you watched: “Bourne Identity”

State Representative, District 2

Circuit Judge 1st Judicial Circuit Group 15

(Nonpartisan Office)

Terry Ketchel (I) No response

Website: ketchelforjudge.com

Thomas Murphy No response

Website: votetommurphy.com

State / Regional Races

The Independent News begin contacting local candidates in the August 14th primary in July. They were contacted by regular mail, email and phone. Some chose to respond, others did not. The goal was to get to know each candidate better, because we know that our readers care about this community and do vote. We have summarized their answers below. Their full questionnaires and those of the Santa Rosa County candidates who responded are online, inweekly.net.

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Pam ChildersOccupation: Financial Manager, City of Pensacola

Website: pamchildersforclerk.comWhy are you seeking office: It takes leadership from someone with the right credentials and vi-tality to move an organization forward. The cur-rent Clerk has been in office for almost 56 years and has become a placeholder. It's time for new

leadership in our Courthouse. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I can better the relationships between City & County and Clerk & County BOCC, bring the technology knowledge and hands-on expe-rience that will lead the courthouse to better serve the public […] and I bring the promise of transparency and open-door policy that is ex-

pected by the taxpayers.  Last movie you saw: “The Avengers” (and have tickets for the midnight premiere of

“Batman Rises”)

Ernie Lee Magaha (I)Occupation: Clerk of Circuit Court; Comptroller

Website: votemagaha.comWhy are you seeking office: I am commit-ted to continuing excellence and service, with courtesy and respect to the citizens of Escam-bia County, while serving as watchdog and conservative guardian of the people’s finances. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I will maintain positive working re-lationships with the citizens, the Supervisor of Elections, the State Attorney, the Public Defender, the legislature, the City of Pen-

sacola and the Town of Century.If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Comedian. I can ride a unicycle, balancing on a tightrope while jug-gling coconuts, keeping 250 plates stacked on my head and spitting watermelon seeds at a target while jumping through a ring of fire. But

seriously, it’s my eternal youth and vitality.

Clerk Of The Circuit

Court

David Morgan (I)Occupation: Sheriff, Escambia County

Website: votedavidmorgan2012.comWhy are you seeking office: I am seek-ing re-election. Our record over the past three and one-half years has been one of cultural changing accomplishments; merit-based promotions, transparency in govern-ment, community involvement, minority outreach, intelligence-led policing, budget reductions, state certified law enforcement in patrol and corrections, and the list could

go on and on. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I am proud to say that ‘running on my record’ is not a cliché, but fact-based. We will continue the momentum of the last 4 years through 2016 with modernization of law enforcement training methods and tech-nologies. It is also important to state that,

“we are a scandal free agency.”Your favorite album: I lean toward great-est hits albums by various performers. And yes, they are age specific: The Beatles, The Doors, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and over the last few years a growing appreciation for Frank Sinatra and some of the “crooners” of

the ‘50s and ‘60s.

John Russell PowellOccupation: Certified legal process server

Website: powell4sheriff.comWhy are you seeking office: The reason I am seeking office is because it has been a goal I set ever since I started my profes-sional law enforcement career 27 years ago. I started my career with the Escambia County Sheriff ’s Office and have a desire to lead the

agency in the 21st Century.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: If elected I would like to streamline the administrative personnel at the Sheriff ’ Office and maximize the law enforcement personnel providing service to the citizens.

Your favorite album: “Hotel California” by the Eagles

Sheriff

Escambia County

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Jesse CaseyOccupation: General Contractor

Website: jessecasey.netWhy are you seeking office: I am sick and tired of seeing this county continue on the same old path it has been taking. For years, we have had to sit back and watch while job building contracts, sales of vehicles/equipment, and jobs themselves, be given away, to out of state and county deals.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: The businesses and local people should be our first consideration, not an afterthought; after all, we work for them, not the

other way around. There is so much more to Pensacola than just tourism.Your favorite album: I do not have a favorite album, but my favorite song is “What A Won-

derful World” by Louis Armstrong, which I have requested to be played at my funeral.

Wilson Robertson (I) Occupation: Owner, Robertson/Curtis, Inc.

Website: wilsonrobertson.comWhy are you seeking office: I am seeking re-election for my second and final term to com-

plete projects started my first terms.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I want to make sure we bring more jobs

to Escambia County and that the $100-plus million BP money is spent wisely.Your favorite album: Ray Charles’ “Georgia.”

County Commissioner,

District 1

Lumon MayOccupation: President, May’s Construction

Website: lumonmay.comWhy are you seeking office: It is time for us to chart a new direction to give our children and families a better future. District 3 once flourished, but in recent decades has suffered with high unemployment, low education scores, and struggling businesses. I will work with my

friends and neighbors to turn the tide and revitalize our district.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Build safer, cleaner neighborhoods;

create jobs and opportunity; and fight for fairness, justice and equalityHow do you relax: Coach youth sports

Clinton Earl Powell Sr. No response

Annie Thomas-Walker No response

County Commissioner,

District 3

Escambia County

www.PamChildersForClerk.com

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Sam Archer No response

Website: samarcher2012.com

Glenn AustinOccupation: Co-owner, Rick’s Cabana Lounge

Website: glennaustin2012.comWhy are you seeking office: I am seeking office because I believe this next election is criti-cal to our economic future. This next election should be focused on the candidate that can

lead the way in creating jobs. I am the only candidate who owns a business.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Our local government is fully respon-sible for creating the right setting for business to succeed. We can do this one vote at a time

and create jobs you can count on and a future you can believe in.   Last movie you watched: “Men in Black 3”

Steven BarryOccupation: Certified Financial Planner

Website: stevenbarry2012.comWhy are you seeking office: I am a candidate for County Commissioner District 5 in the interest of being a champion to the taxpayers and serving the community I love. I want to see

a dramatic change in the employment landscape. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: One of my goals for all the families in Escambia County is that the children have the opportunity to stay and work locally, rather

than having to leave here to earn a living wage.If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: I can quote all the “Sein-

feld” episodes verbatim.

Pat BurkettOccupation: Charge Nurse Coordinator

Website: patburkett.comWhy are you seeking office: I’m a Christian, and have felt “led” for several years to get in-volved. I believe our country—local to federal—is becoming something it wasn’t intended to be. If we, as Christian-Americans don’t get involved, speak up and act, our beloved country

will melt away in front of our eyes. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I hope to get integrity back into poli-tics. Just saying “politics” has a negative connotation, to most people. I hope to really dig in

and make some changes.If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Singing—if I had the nerve

to sing solos.

Jim A. TaylorOccupation: Visiting teacher and school social worker

Website: taylormade4commissioner.comWhy are you seeking office: I am seeking office because I know that I can provide better

representation and leadership for the people of Escambia County and District 5.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: No response

If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Homespun stories, jokes and humor.

County Commissioner,

District 5

Escambia County

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Vicki H. CampbellOccupation: Owner, Perdido Title and Abstracts

Website: vickiforecua.comWhy are you seeking office: I have always desired to serve my community in an official capacity, but being a business professional and a mother has never afforded me the time. Our son recently went away to college and I now find myself with the time to serve as a good

advocate for the consumers of ECUA and the citizens of District 1.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: There are two major issues as I see them. First is to get control of rates. In a tough economy, families are struggling with the basics. Ironically, the second item makes the first more difficult to achieve. Our aging infra-

structure must be repaired. How do you relax: I now go to boot camp four days a week, I run, play golf, tennis and teach

kids sports and it is an absolutely wonderful stress reliever.

Logan FinkOccupation: Professor, Pensacola State College

Website: voteloganfink.comWhy are you seeking office: I can make a difference in the future of Escambia County for

the people of the county.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Cost efficiency; increase the use of local contractors to do ECUA work; remove contaminated wells; build new well field north of town with cleaner water; keep ECUA environmentally sound; and improve the taste and quality of tap water.If political races featured a ‘talent contest,’ what would your talent be? Recently I sang

"Sixteen Tons" at the Filipino-American Republican Karaoke Evening. I didn't win.

ECUA, District 1

Calvin AvantOccupation: Owner, Avant Training

ResourcesWebsite: voteavant.us

Why are you seeking office: As Director of the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission, our office filed a federal com-plaint against ECUA for hiring only 3.3 percent women-owned and 0.7 percent minority-owned businesses in its project to relocate the Main Street plant. After the Department of Homeland Security found ECUA out of com-pliance, ECUA felt they had not done anything wrong. In order to change this type of culture, I

need to be on the board. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I will focus on the degeneration of our antiquated infrastructure caused by the board’s poor vision and planning. Address this problem by restructuring the long-range stra-tegic plan and creating a corrective action plan to ensure that this problem doesn’t persist and

affect the next generations.

Benell English No response

Elvin McCorvey (I)Occupation: Executive Director, NAACP

Website: N/AWhy are you seeking office: I am seeking reelection to the ECUA Board to continue the improvements to our water, wastewater and

sanitation systems.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: My goals (accomplishments) are to continue septic tanks abatement, lower sani-tations rates, replacement of antiquated water

lines and better customer service.Last movie you saw: “The Help”

Clorissti Mitchell Occupation: Family Support Specialist,

Children’s Services CenterWebsite: clorisstimitchell.com

Why are you seeking office? I am seeking office because I do not see the open dia-logue that should exist between the com-munity and ECUA; I do not see long range plans to insure our infrastructure is main-tained and I do not see a good relationship

with small businesses. If elected, what do you hope to accom-plish? I hope to accomplish a full disclosure environment with quarterly town hall meet-ings held at times when those interested are able to attend; every decision made should be based on the effects on our environment and our citizen’s health; and doing business with small businesses to insure not only in-creased participation in the bidding process but the businesses that are awarded con-

tracts are increased and more diverse. What is your favorite album? I love all types of music and depending on my mood. I have favorites: The Police—“Synchronicity,” John Coltrane, and Miles Davis’ “Milestones” and Yolanda Adams “Day by Day,” but if you absolutely make me choose one it would be Yolanda Adams

“Day by Day.”

ECUA, District 3

Escambia County

Barry B. TweedieOccupation: Owner, Tweedie Construction

Website: N/AWhy are you seeking office: I'm running for this office because I believe that district 5 needs more conservative representation. The utility (current board) seems to think they can borrow their way to prosperity. That

won't be affordable for the ratepayers.If elected, what would some of your main

goals be: No responseLast movie you watched: “Captain America”

Larry WalkerOccupation: Retired UWF professor

Website: larrywalker.comWhy are you seeking office: I first ran for the ECUA District 5 seat in 1988 after 20 years of teaching political science, wanting to see wheth-

er “I could practice what I had been preaching in the classroom.” I wanted then to “help make de-

mocracy work like the textbook model.” If elected, what would some of your main goals be: There are the basic elements of good public service, of course: (a) providing good service to constituents, (b) representing con-stituents’ interests, (c) contributing to sound, responsible policy making, (d) exercising over-sight of administration, and (e) being alert to

possible corruption, favoritism, waste, etc.How do you relax: Read a good novel, most often one by Garcia Marquez, Le Carré, Steinbeck, Conrad, or Graham Greene. (Do you think people don’t read any more? Why

didn’t you ask for a favorite novel?)

Charlou Williams No response

ECUA, District 5

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City Council, At-Large B (Nonpartisan Office)

Charles L. BareOccupation: Owner, The Charles Bare Company

Website: votebare.comWhy are you seeking office: I am seeking the office of City Council, At-Large B because I want to work across our city to help citizens and neighborhoods chart the course for our city. I have walked neighborhoods in every corner of our city and many of them are not engaged in

what is happening downtown.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: My goal during my four-year term is to ensure that a minimum of 75% of our neighborhoods are represented by active neighborhood associations that will serve as the formal means of communication between citizens and the

city government.Favorite album: I used to be a DJ in college, and I have a wide spectrum of music that I listen

to on a daily basis.

Victor CrossOccupation: Sales directorWebsite: victortcross.com

Why are you seeking office: I was originally asked by the Pensacola Fraternal Order of Police organization to run. The issues these brave men and women face touch me person-ally and deeply and I would like to be an advocate for law enforcement and first responders

whose sacrifice and cause largely go unnoticed in our society.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Work with the citizens, law enforce-ment and government of Pensacola to make the city of Pensacola one of the safest places to live in the U.S., draw families, businesses and people back into the Pensacola city limits to

live and work.Your favorite album: Journey – “Escape”… yes, the one with “Don’t Stop Believing”

Sam Hall (I)Occupation: Retired

Website: facebook.com/samhallforpensacolacitycouncilWhy are you seeking office: Well, it's not for the money! I'm running because I believe Pensacola is on the cusp of doing great things, and we need to keep moving toward that goal.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I'm excited about Hayward's commit-tee on urban redevelopment, which when fully implemented, will start to turn that around. Outside of changing forms of government, this plan may be the biggest game changer in Pen-

sacola's modern era. How do you relax: By watching Hopalong Cassidy movies. You know the ones...where the

good guy always wins!

City Council, District 7 (Nonpartisan Office)

Robbie C. AndrewsOccupation: Community Action Program Committee

Website: N/AWhy are you seeking office: The reason I am seeking office is because I have had enough of people saying “politicians are nothing but liars and crooks.” I am determined to prove this

is not always true. If elected, what would some of your main goals be: I hope to accomplish this by pattern-

ing myself after a younger Willie Junior—before he got into trouble! If the primary race had a talent contest, your talent would be: Urban Ballroom Dancing

Jewel Cannada-WynnOccupation: Dean, Escambia High School

Website: N/AWhy are you seeking office: I enjoy serving the community and I believe that my leadership experience will be helpful on the council and provide the leadership experience and energy

to improve district 7.If elected, what would some of your main goals be: Distribution of dollars into district 7 to improve drainage; neighborhood association development, support and youth orientated activities. Jobs creation is always at the top of the list and district 7 has valuable property that

I hope that can be turned into housing/retail thus creating jobs.

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