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By JANET ZINK, Times Staff Writer
Published January 23, 2008
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St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker is supporting Republican Mitt Romney.
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"As of now, I am not endorsing anyone," says Tampa's Pam Iorio.
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Frank Hibbard, Clearwater's mayor, is also supporting former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
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Florida's mayors are facing lower property tax revenues even as their cities struggle with the same problems as their residents: rising insurance and gas costs, a housing slump and a credit crunch. With Tuesday's Florida primary approaching, many mayors have lined up behind a presidential candidate they think can best address those issues. Here's where they stand. ST. PETERSBURG Rick Baker Who he's supporting: Mitt Romney. "I want somebody I believe understands the market." HIALEAH Julio Robaina Who he's supporting: Rudy Giuliani PEMBROKE PINES Frank Ortis Who he's supporting: Hillary Clinton JACKSONVILLE John Peyton Who he's supporting: Mitt Romney TAMPA Pam Iorio Who she's supporting: "As of now, I am not endorsing anyone." PLANT CITY Rick Lott Who he's supporting: John McCain CLEARWATER Frank Hibbard Who he's supporting: Mitt Romney. "He understands the economic issues, and our economy is the No. 1 concern of all the citizens I talk to." MIAMI/DADE Carlos Alvarez Who he's supporting: John McCain WEST PALM BEACH Lois Frankel Who she's supporting: Hillary Clinton
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