NewsWSLR Community RadioAugust 20, 2026Manatee
Manatee County commissioners denounce developer-funded political action committee advertisements
Incumbent commissioners Mark Smith and Joe Neunder have publicly criticized political advertisements targeting them, alleging the campaign is funded by out-of-state political action committees (PACs) linked to developers. The officials characterize the advertisements as a disinformation campaign.
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The statement highlights concerns regarding the influence of external political spending on local Manatee County commission elections.
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