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Campaign News
Kottkamp
speaks to area Republicans
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp kept it short and sweet
during a visit to Ocala on Wednesday, telling a group of fellow Republicans
that the path to economic recovery runs through high-tech innovation -
particularly space exploration - and in thwarting President Barack Obama's
economic agenda.
Kottkamp Takes Another Straw Poll
Kottkamp secured another straw poll victory over
his Republican counterparts. The Florida Federation of College Republicans
(FFCR) overwhelmingly voted the current Lieutenant Governor as the favorite in
the upcoming election.
Kottkamp Finishes Strong in 2009
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp's campaign for
Attorney General announced today total contributions in 2009 of more than
$390,000. This is nearly a 2-1 advantage over his primary opponents.
Kottkamp, lawmakers seek to save space jobs
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and members of the
"Space Caucus" are vowing to cushion the blow of at least 3,500
layoffs when the shuttle fades into history as early as next year.
Kottkamp looking toward space
Kottkamp says such assets as the NASA facilities
at Cape Canaveral and the potential in an airport such as Cecil Field make
Florida attractive to any company looking to expand non-celestially. A
workforce with plenty of experience in aerospace helps, too.
Florida Lawmakers Support Jeff Kottkamp
Members of the Florida Senate and House of
Representatives in areas of Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando,
Pensacola, and Tampa all agree that Jeff Kottkamp's legal credentials,
legislative background, and character make him the strongest, most qualified
candidate for Attorney General.
Jeff Kottkamp's Law Enforcement Support Grows
Sheriff Deryl Loar (Indian River) and Sheriff
David Shoar (St. Johns) have joined eighteen other sheriffs who have pledged to
support Jeff Kottkamp to be FloridaÂ’s next Attorney General.
Attorney General Candidate Jeff Kottkamp is Undefeated in
Republican Straw Polls
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp wins another
straw poll over his Republican challengers last night in Orlando. This victory
becomes the second in as many tries for Kottkamp after winning handily in a
straw poll in Okaloosa County last week.
Attorney General Candidate Jeff Kottkamp Adds to List of
Key Endorsements from Law Enforcement Leaders
Four more sheriffs announced their support for
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General.
Editorial: Dunbar group makes great strides
The Dunbar 21st Century Collaboration began as a
meeting of faith-based and community leaders challenged in early 2008 by Lt.
Gov. Jeff Kottkamp to work together. The group's members have met diligently
and now have numerous accomplishments they should be proud of.
Florida's
Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp for
Attorney General
The endorsement of the Florida's FOP further
solidifies that Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp has the backing of the men
and women in law enforcement across the state.
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp Receives Key
Endorsements From Law Enforcement Leaders across the State
Sheriffs representing Brevard, Broward,
Charlotte, Collier, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Hardee, Holmes, Lee, Nassau,
Pasco, Santa Rosa, and Seminole counties all agree: Jeff Kottkamp has the
experience, leadership, skills, vision, and commitment to lead this state's
fight against crime as Attorney General.
Symposium offers upbeat outlook for Florida
Yesterday was a big day for the North Florida
Transportation Planning Organization and the Jacksonville Business Journal.
They hosted their Global Trade & Transportation Symposium at the Marriott
Southpoint hotel on Salisbury Road, and they had some heavy hitters as guest
speakers. Among them was Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp.
Mack Endorses Kottkamp for Attorney General
"I have no doubt that Jeff Kottkamp will
continue to serve the citizens of this state as Attorney General and chief law
enforcement watchdog with a strong conscience and deliberative approach just as
he has as a lawmaker and private attorney," said Mack.
Jeff Kottkamp for Florida Attorney General Campaign Raises
Over $180,000 in Two and a Half Weeks
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp's campaign
announced today that it raised over $180,000 during the third quarter of 2010,
most of which was raised in just over two and a half weeks.
Hundreds honor Florida's Missing at Capitol Ceremony
The girls flanked Crist and Lt. Gov. Jeff
Kottkamp, who handed out flowers to and embraced family members of the eight
missing children, two missing adults and five deceased children honored at the
late morning ceremony.
DEP & DOE Celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Month
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp and
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole
today joined new and veteran readers alike in Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State
Park in honor of Adult and Family Literacy Month.
Florida high school students can now compete nationally in
top science projects
Florida's Lieutenant Governor has challenged
Florida's high school students to compete alongside the world's top engineering
minds.
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp hears issues facing local lawmen
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp met Wednesday a dozen law
enforcement officers, including Okaloosa County interim Sheriff Ed Spooner,
Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Ted Litschauer and Chief Deputy Chief Larry
Ashley to hear their view on various issues.
Group looks for $4 billion to cut from state budget
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, a North Fort Myers
Republican running for attorney general, offered potential reforms, some of
which he began working on when he was first elected to the House from Southwest
Florida in 2000. They include forcing lawmakers to write multiyear spending
plans, rewriting contracts with vendors to get the state a better deal and
getting a detailed inventory of what the state owns.
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp Announces Candidacy for
Florida Attorney General
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today announced his
candidacy to be Florida's next Attorney General, pledging that under his
leadership the office will continue "to coordinate and lead the fight
against crime in all our communities, and to ensure justice for every
Floridian.
Kottkamp plans high-tech police approach
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, the only high-profile
Republican candidate for state attorney general, says he wants to use
technology to transform "piecemeal" crime-fighting around Florida
into an agressive "statewide attack on crime."
Statement from Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp on 2010
Florida Attorney General's Race
"After much consideration and consultation
with my wife, Cyndie, I have today filed the appropriate paperword with the
state Division of Elections to begin my candidacy to be Florida's next Attorney
General."
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