Hillsborough commission aide Rich Reidy enters House race against Brian Blair
April 13, 2009 at 12:09 pm by Wayne Garcia
I’ll put the disclosure right up front: I worked with Rich Reidy in my political consulting firm before returning to journalism in 2004. Today, Reidy (who is an aide to Hillsborough Commissioner Ken Hagan) announced he will run for the Florida House in District 47, a seat that could see him match up against former HIllsborough Commissioner Brian Blair.
If you recall, Reidy was surprised late last year when Blair let slip that he would seek the seat, since Reidy thought he had Blair’s blessing (if not, at least, tacit understanding). Republican Tom Aderhold has also submitted preliminary campaign papers to start campaigning for this seat as well. Blair has discussed the race and is believed to have interviewed a campaign consultant but has not publicly announced or filed his campaign paperwork yet.
The full text of Reidy’s announcement after the jump.
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2009For More Information
Rich Reidy
(813) 375-1070
rich@votereidy.comHagan chief aide, Rich Reidy, Announces Candidacy for Florida House 2010
Tampa, FL – Today, Rich Reidy announced his much anticipated candidacy for Florida House of Representatives District 47. Reidy has a long history of serving Hillsborough County citizens, spending over 6 years as County Commission Chairman Ken Hagan’s, chief aide. District 47 is being vacated due to term limits in 2010, and includes Odessa, Keystone, Lutz, Northdale, Carrollwood Village, Original Carrollwood, Citrus Park and Lake Magdelene.
Although well versed on multiple public policy issues, such as transportation and economic development, Reidy is also known for his work on Internet safety legislation. The inspiration for which came from Hillsborough County’s Cybersafe, a program he created and more than 157,000 school-aged children have completed.
“The people of northwest Hillsborough County need and deserve a representative that is dedicated, effective, and responsive,” commented Reidy. “When elected, I will focus on the core conservative values of fiscal responsibility and less government, while helping our community to achieve its full potential.”
To learn more about Rich Reidy, his ideas about helping the Northwest Hillsborough community, or to volunteer, please visit http://www.votereidy.com or call (813) 375-1070.
