Bill Young intrigue ramped up as Charlie Justice announces he’ll seek the seat in 2010
April 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm by Wayne GarciaSen. Charlie Justice has gotten out ahead of the Democratic field of those who want Bill Young’s three-decade seat in Congress by announcing today that he is in the race.
Young has not signaled his intentions, but his retirement has been rumored for at least a decade. Yesterday, Politico mentioned him again as a leading retirement prospect because he raised virtually no campaign money in the first quarter.
In a written statement, Justice said, “The impact of the faltering economy can be seen all across our community in the form of short sales, foreclosure signs and shuttered businesses. Florida families are pulling together at the dinner table and in churches and synagogues because they are determined to succeed. We need more leaders in Congress who share that determination.”
The full statement after the jump.
Senator Charlie Justice Announces Run for Congress
Justice to Campaign for Florida’s 10th Congressional District Seat
St. Peterburg, FL – State Senator Charlie Justice today announced his candidacy for Florida’s 10th Congressional District.
“I am running for Congress because decisions that are made in Washington D.C. have a profound impact on the families and small businesses here. Floridians sent a clear message in November that they want change. Now we need to make progress,” said Senator Charlie Justice.
“The impact of the faltering economy can be seen all across our community in the form of short sales, foreclosure signs and shuttered businesses,” said Senator Justice. “Florida families are pulling together at the dinner table and in churches and synagogues because they are determined to succeed. We need more leaders in Congress who share that determination. I believe that we can build a stronger future for our children and our grandchildren and create lasting opportunity here in Florida.”
Justice will mobilize Floridians from St. Petersburg to Dunedin in an aggressive campaign to offer new solutions to the challenges facing Floridians during these tough economic times.
“As your congressman, I will focus on creating more and better jobs, improving our public schools, attacking the high cost of homeowners’ insurance and providing leadership while we develop alternative energy sources and end our dependence on foreign oil. I will work with Democrats, Republicans and Independents to get things done and change the way Washington works,” said Justice.
Charlie Justice was elected to the State Senate in 2006 after serving in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000-2006. Justice has championed ambitions plans to protect Florida homeowners, increase transparency and accountability in government, and create opportunities for hardworking families to get ahead. A native of St. Petersburg, FL, Justice is married to Kathleen Justice and has two daughters, Allison and Erin. He is an Academic Advisor of the University of South Florida.
www.charliejustice.com
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