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Murman Makes Things Happen; Storms Stands In The Way
Published: Aug 17, 2006

Without question, Sandy Murman is the Republican candidate best suited to represent east Hillsborough's District 10 in the state Senate.
Murman is a proven leader. During four terms in the House, she rose in leadership and used her influence to help the county, with a special focus on protecting children. She's tough on taxes, crime and big government. And more than her opponents, she understands the costs of sprawling development and the importance of addressing the state's transportation needs.
Murman also understands the state's health care challenges, particularly the sad state of our emergency rooms. And she promises to work to make property insurance companies more accountable.
In the Sept. 5 primary, Murman faces Hillsborough County Commissioner Ronda Storms and promising newcomer Ray Young of Plant City. The winner will face Democrat Stephen Gorham and write-in candidate Victoria Brake in the Nov. 7 general election.
Young, a fourth-generation Floridian, is a calm, confident leader who would bring a common-sense approach to government, but he lacks Murman's experience.
It should come as no surprise that we cannot endorse Storms in her campaign to replace Sen. Tom Lee in District 10.
Lee did an outstanding job representing his east Hillsborough district and was elected Senate president because he listened to people, built coalitions and focused on the issues most important to Florida's future.
Storms, by contrast, belittles her opponents and bullies people who appear before the county commission. She focuses on headline-grabbing issues like nude dancing and gay pride because solving problems like overcrowded schools requires tough choices. Unable to grasp the city's vital role in the county's economic health, she has made her name by criticizing anything to do with Tampa.
Building a better community for all is not her agenda.
People in Storms' district face clogged roads partly because, in several large areas, she fought to ensure that developers wouldn't have to pay impact fees for the roads, schools and water their new subdivisions would require.
She also fought a comprehensive approach to Hillsborough's traffic needs supported by a prominent committee of county citizens, then sat back while the county returned millions of dollars meant for transit planning to the federal government.
Her approach to solving transportation issues is to relentlessly rant against the city's trolley and bus system. And while she claims to be a fiscal conservative, Storms voted to give county employees a 7 percent pay raise for six years in a row.
Of all the current commissioners, Storms is most to blame for holding back Hillsborough because of her talent for cowing colleagues, who roll their eyes before they roll over and vote with her. Her approach is applauded by some, but her temperament won't play well in Tallahassee, where hard work, collegiality and self-discipline are valued.
If Republican voters in eastern Hillsborough want a senator who will get things done, Murman is by far the superior candidate.
In the Republican primary for Senate District 10, the Tribune endorses Sandy Murman.

 

Florida Right to Life commends Sandra Murman and her efforts on behalf of those whose voices cannot be heard. We applaud State Representative Murman for her outstanding contribution in defense of the sanctity of human life. Her efforts began in 1999 when she first sponsored legislation known as the “Parental Notification of Abortion”. We were thankful for this legislation to protect our minor daughters and to give parents the right to be notified before an abortion takes place.
She continued to spend much of her time in subsequent legislative sessions making sure this critical legislation stayed in the forefront. In 2003 she proposed the parental rights initiative in the creation of s.26, Art.1 of the State Constitution, which provide certain rights of parents with respect to their children. And then in 2004 proposed a parental rights amendment to the Constitution that must be approved by the voters. Florida is blessed with an extraordinary legislator who does extraordinary things for all the people of our state.

Robin L. Hoffman, President
Florida Right to Life

“As a long time advocate of firefighters and their issues, it is with great pleasure that the Pasco County Council of Fire Fighters endorse your run for Florida State Senate. District 10 will e well represented if you are elected. The firefighters of Pasco County are in your debt for all that you have done in the State House of Representatives and we look forward to working with you in the State Senate.”

Shawn Baptist
Pasco County Council President
 

“After meeting with you and after careful review of your qualifications and track record regarding your law enforcement commitment, The Fraternal Order of Police, District Three Lodges, Inc. has unanimously endorsed your candidacy for the Florida Senate, district 10.”

Gene Leonard
Director, Fraternal Order of Police

 

“Sandy and I were a formidable team in the State House.  We both understood what it meant to be an effective legislator: go to bat for your district, build consensus, then pass meaningful bills that make a difference in people’s lives.  There’s no doubt in my mind – Sandy will be a champion for District 10 and a leader in the Senate.  I can’t wait to welcome her.”

State Senator Paula Dockery

“East Pasco can count on Sandy Murman in the Senate. I worked side-by-side with her on some complicated local issues, and I can tell you from first-hand experience she is tenacious when it comes to her constituents. She understands our concerns and more than that, she’ll fight for them.”

State Representative Ken Littlefield

“She’s a workhorse, not a publicity hound. That’s why Sandy always ranked in the top (among House members) n effectiveness and why she was able to pass so many new laws during the time we served together. In many ways she was a model legislator, concerned only about getting the job done. I want her in the Senate because I know, as one of only 40 members, she’ll have an immediate, positive impact on our area of Florida.”

State Representative Dennis Ross

“We have some pressing issues to be resolved in Tallahassee- growth management, the cost of property insurance, school standards and accountability- and they can’t wait for a Senator who isn’t up to speed. That’s why Sandy Murman is the right choice for Republicans in District 10. She has a proven track record of passing reforms that were consistent with our values and principles. I’m proud to support her in this race.”

State Representative Ron Reagan

Sandy is also endorsed by:

Florida Right to Life
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Florida Nurses Association
Florida Police Benevolent Association--Law and Order
Associated Industries of Florida Service Cooperation
Hillsborough Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Health Care Association
Florida Credit Union
West Coast Central Florida Police Benevolent Association
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Tampa Firefighters
Florida Professional Firefighters
Florida Nurses Association
International Union of Police Association
Fraternal Order of the Police: State of Florida
Pasco County Council of Firefighters

Sandy is also supported by the following:

Florida Police Benevolent Association State Correctional Office
Florida Health Care Association
Florida Hospital Association
Florida Society of Anesthesiologists
American Eldercare, Inc.
Florida Assisted Living Association
Florida Power and Light
Florida Substance Abuse Awareness
Florida Rental Dealers Association
Florida Podiatry Association
United Health Care Corporation
Florida Developmental Disabilities
Florida Optometric Association
Florida Society of Dermatology
Florida Transportation
Professional Wrecker Operators
Social Work Consultants of Florida
Hawthorne Health and Rehab Center
Publix
Hillsborough County Agricultural
Electric Cooperative of Florida
Florida Architects
Florida Dental Association
Florida Recreational Vehicle
Florida Medical Association
Hillsborough Medical Association
Florida Farm Bureau
Florida Manufactured Housing Association