Page 2 - Bruce Rector News Today

Kathleen Beckman and Bruce Rector close in on a campaign donations record set in 2020.

The race has Bruce Rector facing Kathleen Beckman. Election Day is March 19.

Get up to speed on the mayor’s race, City Council candidates, the Scientology issue, Drew Street and more.

But the long-planned project now hinges on the March 19 election, according to planning officials.

Editor’s note: The Times Editorial Board is making recommendations in the race for Clearwater mayor and on a ballot measure that would change the way the city elects City Council members. Below you will find the recommendation for mayor. Click here for the ballot measure recommendation. Election Day is March 19. Clearwater voters have two solid choices in the race for mayor. Both attorney ...

City Council member Kathleen Beckman fends off criticism from lawyer Bruce Rector and his allies.

In campaign literature and public forums so far, few of the eight candidates running for Clearwater City Council have brought up the impact that the Church of Scientology has had on downtown. But the winners in the March 19 election will likely face a decision with major implications for the church and the city. Since 2017, limited liability companies controlled by Scientology parishioners ...

Eight people running for City Council, including two for mayor, have varying levels of knowledge and concern about the issue.

Half of the candidates oppose the project, which the city has approved but state lawmakers have delayed.

Donations from near and far reflect the political interests lining up behind campaigns in Tampa Bay’s third-largest city.