Tara Poulton
Won the four-way Republican primary for the countywide District 6 seat.
How they got on the ballot: First in Aug 18 GOP primary with 38.27% (16,328)
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position
Says her focus is holding the line on government spending so county decisions do not add to families' financial pressure.
"holding the line on government spending and ensuring county decisions do not add to the financial pressure families are already facing"
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
Would protect the coastline, strengthen environmental safeguards and preserve local waters and fisheries; opposes the proposed cruise terminal over its impact on the ecosystem.
"protect our pristine coastline, strengthen environmental safeguards, and preserve local waters and fisheries"
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
Campaigns on 'responsible growth' and opposes the proposed Manatee County cruise terminal.
No public position found on 4 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Property taxes, Housing affordability, Crime & policing, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.