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The Tampa Bay Times on Charlie Justice
Incumbent Charlie Justice deserves another term on the commission.
His style is well suited to the nuts and bolts of local government and helps keep the commission more harmonious and focused on the issues that matter to Pinellas residents. “Partisan bickering doesn’t help the citizens of Pinellas,” he said.
Charlie Justice has a record of working with people throughout the county and from various points on the political spectrum. He brings the required seriousness, trustworthiness and experience to this important job....This is a clear choice. For Pinellas County Commission District 3, the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board strongly recommends Charlie Justice.
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Justice Advances Emergency Response Center
Pinellas County Commissioners recently approved a $1.8 million budget amendment to create a mobile Family Reunification Center staffed by hundreds of local first responders and emergency management officials.
Justice Proposes Additional Tax Relief for Seniors
At a recent Pinellas County Commission strategic planning session, County Commissioner Charlie Justice introduced an idea for a new proposal aimed at providing additional tax relief for low-income seniors. The proposal would focus on expanding the homestead tax exemption for some of the county’s most vulnerable citizens.
Justice seeks to double the existing homestead tax exemption from $25,000 to $50,000 in the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County, which is the maximum allowable by state law.
Charlie Justice Wins
“This is the greatest job anyone could have is to serve the public, so for the people to give me that honor again I really feel great and look forward to getting back to work,” Justice said
Tampa Bay Times Recommends CHARLIE JUSTICE
Justice is known for his attention to detail and his even-keeled demeanor, a welcome combination on a commission that at times is prone to theatrics. His experience and style make him an important part of the commission.
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Justice said any re-election campaign is about the incumbent’s record, but he expects this year’s charged presidential election to guide partisan decision making down the ballot.
“We don’t play partisan politics on the county commission, we focus on getting the job done for the people of Pinellas, that’s why I’m a good fit for my experience and what I’ve already done,” he said.