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11/08/2011

Club Member Michael Smith Wins Largo Commission Seat

Club member Michael Smith won a decisive 54% to 46% victory over incumbent Mary Gray Black on November 8 to gain a seat on the Largo City Commission.  Congratulations to Michael on a well-deserved triumph! 

Many club members donated to his campaign -- both financial contributions and volunteer efforts.  We made walk sheets and maps and walked precincts on Michael's behalf, waved signs at intersections and made hundreds of phone calls.  It was great to savor victory in a hard-fought campaign. 

Michael will be the featured speaker at our next club meeting, on November 21 at 7:00 p.m., in the Thirsty Marlin, 351 West Bay Drive.  Come and hear how he ran his campaign and won this seat and what he plans to accomplish once he is on the Largo Commission.  Hopefully, other club members will feel motivated by his example to run for office in the future. 

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