Latest Research
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PORT St. LUCIE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF $46 MILLION: RESIDENTS DESERVE ANSWERS
When Blaise Ingoglia, CFO of Florida, called out officials in Port St. Lucie for wasting over $46 million in taxpayer money, it didn’t just raise eyebrows; it raised serious concerns. He also stated that St. Lucie County “overtaxed and overspent” residents by roughly $46 million in just one year alone. Let’s be clear. That’s not…
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Campaign Finance Reform for Port St. Lucie
“Campaign Finance Reform: How Port St. Lucie Can Improve Transparency and Reduce Special Interest Influence” Introduction Port St. Lucie has a choice. The city can continue with the current system, where candidates raise unlimited money from corporations and out-of-area donors, creating potential conflicts of interest. Or it can implement campaign finance reforms that increase transparency,…
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Comparing All Mayoral Candidates’ Funding
“Port St. Lucie 2025 Mayoral Election: Campaign Finance Comparison of All Candidates” Introduction You wouldn’t buy a car by looking at just one dealer’s inventory. Similarly, voters shouldn’t evaluate a candidate’s campaign funding in isolation. The real story emerges when you compare all candidates side by side. This comprehensive analysis compares the campaign funding of…
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Zoning Decisions and Campaign Contributions
“Zoning Variances, Approvals, and Campaign Funding: Following Development Decisions in Port St. Lucie” Introduction Zoning decisions can be worth millions of dollars. A zoning variance that allows a property owner to build more homes, increase building height, or change land use can dramatically increase property value. That’s why developers and real estate companies take zoning…
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Investigating Donor-Contract Connections
“Following the Money: Do Campaign Donors Receive City Contracts? A Port St. Lucie Investigation” Introduction When a construction company donates $1,000 to a mayoral campaign, then wins a city contract a few months later, is that a coincidence? Or does campaign funding influence government decisions? This is one of the most important questions in campaign…
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Educational Guide
Educational Guide Port St. Lucie Voters Guide: How to Research Your Candidate’s Funding Sources Introduction You have more power than you might think. Before every election, candidates for office must publicly report who’s funding their campaigns. These reports are free, publicly available, and tell a story about where candidates’ priorities lie. This guide walks you…
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Follow the Money
Follow the Money: Development Companies Dominating Port St. Lucie Campaign Funding Introduction When a company gives $1,000 to a mayoral candidate, what does it expect in return? That’s not necessarily a cynical question it’s the question voters should be asking when they see the funding patterns in Port St. Lucie’s 2025 mayoral campaign. An analysis…
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Campaign Finance 101
Campaign Finance 101: What Port St. Lucie Voters Should Know About Their Candidate’s Funding Introduction Every election cycle, candidates for local office report their campaign contributions to the state. But most voters never look at these documents. That’s a missed opportunity. Campaign finance records are public information that can tell you a lot about a…
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Culture of Fear: Why City Staff Won’t Report Ethics Violations
Systemic Problem: Allegations of a Culture of Fear Within City Government Overview Beyond individual allegations, multiple sources point to a broader and more concerning issue within Port St. Lucie’s city structure—a reported culture of fear that may be discouraging employees from reporting misconduct. These claims suggest that the issue may not be isolated, but rather…