Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Sam Henderson's friends, family members and supporters celebrated his victory with cheers, hand shakes and hugs Tuesday night. Henderson captured 64 percent of the vote for mayor, according to unofficial results.
With friends, family members and supporters by his side, Sam Henderson celebrated a win over opponent Bob Worthington at his home Tuesday night. Henderson received 64.34 percent of the vote with Worthington collecting 35.66 for the council's highest seat, according to unofficial results from the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office. "I feel very excited and unbelievably thankful," Henderson said. A total of 1,752 people voted for Henderson, with 971 voting for Worthington, according to the unofficial results. Henderson, 41, received 980 absentee/mail ballots and 772 at the polls. Worthington, 65, received 597 absentee/mail ballots and 374 at the polls. Henderson credited supporters and campaign volunteers for working tirelessly …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Sam Henderson captured 64 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office.
On Tuesday, March 12, Gulfport voters headed to the polls and cast their ballots for the council's highest seat. As of 7:20 p.m. Tuesday night, seven of the seven polling precincts in Gulfport revealed Sam Henderson captured 64.34 percent of the votes; Bob Worthington brought in 35.66 percent. According to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections unofficial results, a total of 2,723 residents voted. A total of 1,752 people voted for Henderson, with 971 voting for Worthington. Henderson, 41, received 980 absentee/mail ballots and 772 at the polls. Worthington, 65, received 597 absentee/mail ballots and 374 at the polls. Henderson will be sworn in as mayor along with council members Christine Brown and Michael Fridovich on Tuesday, March…
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
As part of our coverage of the Gulfport City Elections this March, we are asking both Gulfport Mayor Candidates a "Question of the Week." Below is the last question of the week.
Welcome to our weekly series, "Candidate Question of the Week," on Gulfport Patch. We will be asking Sam Henderson, current Vice Mayor, and Bob Worthington, former City Councilor, a question each week until the City Elections on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Both men are vying for your votes for Gulfport Mayor. This is our final question of the week. Q: #7 "Why should voters choose you for Gulfport Mayor?" Sam Henderson "The voters of Gulfport should elect me as their next mayor because they continue to deserve the following: 1) meetings that are run efficiently and fairly, 2) the assurance that respectful public comment at meetings will always remain in place, 3) agendas designed to prioritize the issues we face as a city, 4) a mayor who is …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Gulfport Patch!
Prometeo Inglesias-Bernal, of Pinellas Park, was known to the 13-year-old victim but was not a family member, Gulfport Police said. With flowers, a tiara and cake, Agnes Kinney celebrated her 101st birthday at the Gulfport Cenior Center. Mayoral Candidates Bob Worthington and Sam Henderson answered questions concerning the Human Rights Ordinance, abandoned homes in Gulfport and plans for a mooring field in the bay at the city-sponsored forum. Gulfport readers voted for Purrley in our "Craziest or Cutest Cat" Photo Contest on Gulfport Patch! Special thanks to everyone who shared photos of furry friends. Stayed tuned for the next contest. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Coordinator Daniel Hodge says the customer traffic was not enough to …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Gulfport Patch!
Expect family recipes, fresh ingredients and a friendly atmosphere at Gulfport's newest casual restaurant. Did you miss The Blueberry Patch in "My Big Redneck Vacation" this weekend? Watch the entire episode here! The Second Annual So Classic Car Show lured enthusiasts, collectors and more to the Tangerine Greenway in Gulfport. Gulfport City Council members unanimously voted to remove the smoking ban on the beach to end a lawsuit that claimed the ban was unconstitutional. As part of our coverage of the Gulfport City Elections this March, we are asking both Gulfport Mayor Candidates a "Question of the Week." Below is each candidate's answer to our third question. Sign up for the Gulfport Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
As part of our coverage of the Gulfport City Elections this March, we are asking both Gulfport Mayor Candidates a "Question of the Week." Below is each candidate's answer to our third question.
Welcome to our weekly series, "Candidate Question of the Week," on Gulfport Patch. We will be asking Sam Henderson, current Vice Mayor, and Bob Worthington, former City Councilor, a question each week until the City Elections on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Both men are vying for your votes for Gulfport Mayor. Below are their responses to our third question of the week. This question was emailed to the Editor by a Gulfport reader. Q #3: "Can you elaborate on your understanding of private sector business? What positions have you held in private sector businesses and how did those positions prepare you for your potential role as mayor of Gulfport?" Bob Worthington "Private Sector Business usually refers to the citizen sector, that which involves…
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
As part of our coverage of the Gulfport City Elections this March, we are asking both Gulfport Mayor Candidates a "Question of the Week." Below is each candidate's answer to our second question.
Welcome to our weekly series, "Candidate Question of the Week," on Gulfport Patch. We will be asking Sam Henderson, current Vice Mayor, and Bob Worthington, former City Councilor, a question each week until the City Elections on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Both men are vying for your votes for Gulfport Mayor. Below are their responses to our second question of the week. This question was emailed to the Editor by a Gulfport reader. Q #2: Can we use the Waterfront District's Tax Increment Fund to create a program of financial incentives to recruit artists to relocate to the additional re-zoned commercial corridors along 54th and 56th Streets and side streets connecting to Beach Blvd., creating artist live/work spaces and galleries? This has …
Friday, January 25, 2013
The City of Gulfport is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates forum to help voters learn more about the mayoral candidates.
Meet the Candidates Forum Everyone is invited to the annual city sponsored "Meet the Candidates" forum on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall. Vice Mayor Sam Henderson and former council member Bob Worthington are running for Gulfport Mayor. After nearly 27 years of serving the City of Gulfport, Mayor Mike Yakes is retiring following the city elections. If you are unable to attend, you can watch the forum live on GTV615 on Brighthouse Cable Channel 615 or online on the city's website. When Are City Elections? The municipal elections are on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The mayor serves a three-year term and council members serve two-year terms. The voter registration deadline is Monday, February 11, 2013 for the next city elections…
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
On Tuesday, March 12, voters will head to the polls and choose between Sam Henderson and Bob Worthington for Gulfport Mayor.
After 27 years of serving the City of Gulfport, Mayor Mike Yakes is retiring following the next city elections. The city will honor Yakes for his service with a dedication and renaming of the Gulfport Rec Center. Everyone is invited to the dedication on February 23, at 10 a.m. for The Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex at 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Watch our video to hear from Mayor Yakes about his decision to retire. Meet the Candidates: On Tuesday, March 12, Gulfport voters will choose the next Mayor. Gulfport Patch will help provide background information, sources to contact and answers to some of your questions about the candidates. Check out our candidate profiles published today on Gulfport Patch Also this week, we've started our weekly …
Former council member Bob Worthington believes his experience and vision will preserve what makes Gulfport great while moving forward with improving the bedroom community.
Whether it's providing aid to police and fire during an emergency or organizing the annual Veterans Day Parade, Bob Worthington has become a full-time volunteer since retiring from Honeywell nearly 15 years ago. Now, 65-year-old Bob Worthington wants to pull his experience and ambition together to become the next Gulfport Mayor. Worthington is challenging Vice Mayor Sam Henderson for the council's highest seat in the March 2013 elections. Worthington was born and raised in Gulfport, served as a Volunteer Firefighter for 26 years and served six years as the Ward 3 representative on Gulfport City Council. He did not seek re-election in 2010 and decided to focus his attention on expanding the CERT program. He is founder of the Gulfport …
William Smith
2:45 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
"progressive"? Sam is certainly not a big liberal- he does have common sense. more ›