Six questions for Manatee County Commission candidate Carol Felts
Myakka City activist is challenging James Satcher in next year's GOP primary
Myakka City activist Carol Billberry Felts earlier this week filed to challenge Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher in next year’s Republican primary for the commission’s District 1 seat.
The Bradenton Journal had a few questions for Felts. (Her responses have been lightly edited for clarity and grammar.)
The Bradenton Journal: Why did you decide to challenge Mr. Satcher for the District 1 seat?
Felts: District 1 is the largest district in terms of land mass and is the fastest growing district in terms of new growth. It also contains not only our agricultural land that is a valuable American commodity, but also all facets of the phosphate mining industry.
I represent the average Manatee citizen with a broad spectrum of concerns for our county’s future, and have an innate familiarity with the area as a long-term resident that I believe can bring more balance and productivity in addressing those concerns.
The Bradenton Journal: What issues will you emphasize as a candidate and as a commissioner, if you are elected?
Felts: My focus has always been on citizen education, information and involvement, in whatever role I have undertaken. Regardless of the subject matter, the transparency, accountability and ethics we need in government cannot be achieved or measured without that foundation that starts, not just with the people we elect, but with the people who elect them. We can be much more productive in establishing attainable goals, planning for growth and resolving any differences with a strong understanding of policies, process and procedure by all parties.
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