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Ed Hooper backs Chris Scherer as ‘champion for first responders’
Florida Politics Click here to read online Hooper’s endorsement comes after Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala offered his support last month, adding to a growing list of conservative support. Sen. Ed Hooper is endorsing Chris Scherer in his bid for Pinellas County Commission in District 1. Both men are Republicans. Scherer is running to replace Democrat Janet Long, who is […]
Chris Latvala backs Chris Scherer to be next colleague on Pinellas County Commission
Florida Politics Click here to read online Latvala is the third County Commissioner to endorse Scherer, following Commissioners Dave Eggers and Brian Scott. Republican Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala would like there to be two conservative Chrises on the dais. He is endorsing Chris Scherer for the District 1 seat currently held by a Democrat who is retiring. “We need more proven […]
Bruce Rector, other Pinellas GOP leaders to host fundraiser for Chris Scherer
Read Online Florida Politics Other big names on the host committee include the chair of the Pinellas GOP, Rick Baker, Brian Scott, Ed Montanari and more. New Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector hasn’t officially endorsed Chris Scherer for Pinellas County Commission, but it’s clear he’s a supporter. Rector is hosting a fundraiser supporting Scherer’s campaign for District 1, and an affiliated […]
Dave Eggers sticks with GOP, backs Chris Scherer for Pinellas County Commission
Read Online Florida Politics ‘As a business owner, Scherer understands that in order to make Pinellas County affordable again, we need less government, not more.’ Pinellas County Commissioner Dave Eggers has weighed in on who he wants to succeed his colleague, Janet Long, on the dais in District 1. The Republican, who occasionally sides with Democrats on the […]
Chris Scherer exceeds $200K raised for Pinellas County Commission bid, more than doubling Cookie Kennedy
Read Online Florida Politics So far Scherer has more donors, with deeper pockets. Republican Chris Scherer has raised more than $200,000 for his race for Pinellas County Commission, District 1. That more than doubles his Democratic opponent, Cookie Kennedy. Scherer collected $29,615 through his campaign account in the first quarter of 2024, and added $16,000 to his political committee, Friends […]
Frank Hibbard lends Clearwater star power to Chris Scherer in Pinellas County Commission race
Read Online Florida Politics Hibbard played a big role in GOP victories in Clearwater last week, and now he’s got his eye on the Commission. Fresh off a huge victory in Clearwater’s municipal election, former Mayor Frank Hibbard is shifting his weight to a new candidate. Hibbard has endorsed Chris Scherer in the race for Pinellas County Commission, District 1. Scherer, […]
Brian Scott endorses Chris Scherer to join him on the Pinellas County Commission
Read Online Florida Politics ‘On the County Commission, Scherer will be an ally with business experience, helping me cut taxes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy.’ Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott is hoping for a different colleague in the District 1 seat currently held by Janet Long. He’s instead backing GOP challenger Chris Scherer. Long, a Democrat, is not seeking re-election. Scherer, […]
Suncoast PBA backs Chris Scherer for Pinellas County Commission
Read Online Florida Politics ‘I look forward to fighting on the Pinellas County Commission to equip our law enforcement officers with the tools they need to accomplish their mission and keep our neighborhoods safe.’ More cops are backing Chris Scherer in his bid for Pinellas County Commission, District 1. The Suncoast Police Benevolent Association is the latest group […]
Chris Scherer is Gus Bilirakis’ pick for Pinellas County Commission
Read Online Florida Politics Bilirakis is one of the few politicians who has managed to work across the aisle, and still uphold his conservative bona fides. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, a staple of north Pinellas County and Pasco County politics, is endorsing businessman Chris Scherer for Pinellas County Commission. “Chris Scherer is a stalwart conservative with the experience […]