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, a Republican, is running to flip the seat red. He faces Indian Rocks Beach Mayor Cookie Kennedy, a Democrat, at the ballot box this year.
Scott, one of the board’s newest members and part of a slate of conservatives who flipped control of the Commission to the GOP in 2022, is backing Scherer because he believes he better aligns with pro-business ideology.
“On the County Commission, Scherer will be an ally with business experience, helping me cut taxes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy,” Scott said. “His ‘Can-do’ attitude is exactly what we need more of on the Commission if we are going to tackle the important issues and ensure Pinellas County is an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. I am proud to endorse his campaign.”
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