Sarasota city commission endorsements
In order to earn CityPAC's endorsement, and to ensure that special interests do not cloud city decisions, candidates must sign this pledge:
"I will not knowingly accept contributions from developers or their agents who might reasonably be expected to have business before the City during my term of office."
Sequoia Felton, Ron Kashden, and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich have signed.
Their pledges are in stark contrast to the incumbents' overwhelming welcoming acceptance of donations from developer special interests.
Which candidates do you think will put YOU first?
The incumbents or the slate CityPAC is endorsing?
The decisions coming out of city hall for the last 4 years raise legitimate concerns that
developer and special interest influences have become the tail wagging the dog.
July 18 city commission candidate forum
March 28, 2024 city commission candidate forum
Candidate Evaluation Criteria
The Sadowksi Creed for Public Service
Positions on current civic topics.
Public forum: Selby Library
March 28, 2024 · 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Willingness to pledge to forgo developer donations
Endorsement Committee
Mollie Cardamone · former city commissioner
Shirl Gauthier · CityPAC Founder
Jim Lampl · city resident
2024 Candidate Pledge
To ensure special interests don't cloud city decisions, CityPAC will be requiring, as a condition of endorsement, that candidates agree to this pledge:
“I will not knowingly accept contributions from developers or their agents who might reasonably be expected to have business before the City during my term of office.”
At a recent meeting of the CityPAC advisory board, former mayor Mollie Cardamone explained the source of the rules that guided her votes - the "Sadowski Creed" crafted by former state legislature Bill Sadowski.
We seek resident-friendly representatives who will honor Bill Sadowski's code
