New Election Facts
Two weeks into the general election, Jamie Bennett’s opponent dropped out of the race, triggering a little known law that puts the category New Election on the ballot against Jamie Bennett.
Some Facts About Jamie Bennett vs New Election
- Jamie Bennett won his primary handily with a 67% vote
- The ballot changes have already cost the city $20,000.00
- According to the city of St. Pete, a so-called New Election would cost the city another $248,000.00
What Would You Give up for a New Election?
- Schools Program: $272,000
- Law Enforcement Trust Fund: $104,000
- Fire Department Capital Outlay: $41,000
- One Fire Rescue Truck: $140,000
- Four Police Cruisers: $240,000
- Neighborhood Grants Program: $250,000
- Summer Youth Employment: $300,000
- Storm Sewer Black-Flow Prevention Devices: $280,000
- Sidewalks on 54th Ave S: $50,000
- Lake Maggiore Soccer Complex: $25,000
- Police In Neighborhoods (PIN) Program: $250,000
- Grand Central District Improvements: $250,000
- Sanitation Operating Capital Expenditures: $67,000
- Pier Aquarium: $92,000
- Florida Orchestra: $130,000
- St. Petersburg Chamber Business Support: $180,000
- Festival of States: $75,000
- MLK Festival Band Event: $65,000
- Economic Development Special Projects: $10,000
- Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp: $21,000