In preparing for Tuesday's elections in Clearwater, Tarpon Springs and Oldsmar, the Times editorial department has interviewed the candidates, studied the issues, examined referendum questions on the ballot in those cities and attended candidate forums. The newspaper previously has published detailed recommendations in those races. Here is a summary:
CLEARWATER
FOR COMMISSION SEAT 4: Carlen Petersen
REFERENDUM QUESTIONS: Yes on all 11
TARPON SPRINGS
FOR MAYOR: Beverley Billiris
FOR COMMISSION SEAT 3: Peter Dalacos
FOR COMMISSION SEAT 4: Peter Nehr
REFERENDUM QUESTIONS:
NO. 1: ALLOW HOSPITAL TO SELL FIVE UNUSABLE LOTS: Yes
NO. 2: LEASE PUBLIC LAND FOR COMMUNICATION TOWERS: Yes
