The endorsements in the Pinellas school board races are starting to sound like a broken record, like a broken record, like a broken record, like a ... Read on for the full press release from the Pinellas Realtor Organization.

Clearwater, FL (August 2nd 2010) – The PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION (PRO) today announced its candidate recommendations.  All candidates were asked to complete a candidate profile form and were given the opportunity to meet with PRO’s five member candidate screening committee.  The candidates were asked questions relating to their stance on Amendment 4, property taxes, and light rail.  “In this economy it is especially important that all candidates understand both local and statewide issues and their impact on the local economy.  All of the candidates running for office this year were qualified, however the selected candidate’s best understood these issues and how they affect the real estate and business community,” said Neil Allen Chairman of the Public Policy Committee.

Calvin Harris - County Commission District 2

Susan Latvala - County Commission District 4

Terry Krassner - School Board District 2

Peggy O'Shea - School Board District 3

Linda Lerner - School Board District 6

Lew Williams - School Board District 7
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Representing over 5,000 members, the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION is one of the Tampa Bay area’s largest professional trade associations. The organization advances and promotes the real estate profession through professional development programs, government affairs, and political advocacy and maintains a high standard of conduct by real estate professionals through professional standards training and administration.