2016 Naples mayoral candidate forum
Candidates for Naples mayor will participate in a debate hosted by the Naples Daily News.
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The NDN Debate has started. About 100 are in attendance. Live stream: bit.ly -
The NDN Debate has started. About 100 are in attendance. Live stream: bit.ly/1T5gEfgby Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:33:17 PM
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Barnett opening statement: There's one important thing I want you to remember - three sitting City Council members endorse me.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:34:53 PM
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Barnett: I have no second home, no second job, no conflicts of interest.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:35:09 PM
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Scene before start of @ndn 's Naples mayoral candidate debate. Watch live video: bit.ly/1VCGk0e http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb7unVQW0AUjlO7.jpg
by Vonna Keomanyvong via twitter 2/23/2016 10:37:20 PM -
.@joey_cranney preps before the start of @ndn 's Naples mayoral candidate forum. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb7uz9HXIAAqzOB.jpg
by Vonna Keomanyvong via twitter 2/23/2016 10:38:10 PM -
Do you have a question for the Naples mayoral candidates? Ask them here: bit.ly/1VCGk0eby Vonna Keomanyvong via twitter 2/23/2016 10:38:49 PM
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Heitmann opening statement: I'm calling for fiscal responsibility, protecting the community from overdevelopment and transparency.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:40:07 PM
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Sorey opening statement: My focus is on the major issues in the past four years and the challenge we face in the next four years.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:42:05 PM
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Editorial board editor Allen Bartlett asks each candidate what they would do differently on the council if they had a chance for a do-over.by jigsha desai via twitter 2/23/2016 10:42:36 PM
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Heitmann: If I could take back a council action, it would be the landscaping project on Gulfshore Boulevard North.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:43:53 PM
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Audience seems really engaged. Live video, chat from @ndn 's mayoral candidate forum: bit.ly/1VCGk0e http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb7v-XwXIAANpFy.jpg
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Pointed question from @NDN_BrentBatten : Is it the role of the mayor to set the agenda and drum up public support for that agenda?by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:45:02 PM
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Chad Oliver from @NBC2 asks mayoral candidates about their leadership styles. Al three candidates have diverse backgrounds. #ndndebateby jigsha desai via twitter 2/23/2016 10:46:58 PM
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Candidates on their leadership styles:
Barnett: Listen.
Heitmann: Represent the community.
Sorey: Set the example.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:47:50 PM -
Audience in the back is listening intently to the candidates for Naples mayor at the debate hosted by @NDN . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb7xvknW8AMiivN.jpg
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Bill Barnett says he will run for mayor
Bill Barnett, the former Naples mayor who now serves on City Council, said Friday he plans to seek a fourth term as mayor. -
Teresa Heitmann enters Naples mayor race
Naples City Councilwoman Teresa Heitmann said Thursday she will run for mayor against Bill Barnett and incumbent John Sorey, adding another turn to an election that already is considered to be among the most competitive in recent history. -
Naples Mayor John Sorey makes re-election bid official
The speaker said the ceremony would be about the private man behind the public life. Ursula Pfahl, friend of Mayor John Sorey, took the podium Thursday first to remember a dinner on the beach. -
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Heitmann on Blue Zones: I think it has been used to make policies that the city already has in place.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:56:22 PM
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Sorey: I havent seen any of the other candidates at Blue Zones meetings. I've been on the steering committee.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 10:56:52 PM
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Candidates asked how they will ensure Naples remains at the top in Gallup Healthways survey. Related story by @ndn : naplesnews.com/news/health/su…by jigsha desai via twitter 2/23/2016 10:59:16 PM
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Naples candidates for mayor, council take sides in debate over commercial flights at Naples airport
Since the October announcement that the Naples Municipal Airport signed a deal to service commercial flights for the first time in eight years, the flights have proved to be a contentious issue. -
Naples mayoral candidate forum draws brief sharp exchange, mostly cordial debate and stark contrast
Monday's first three-way debate in the Naples mayoral election highlighted the similarities between Councilman Bill Barnett and Mayor John Sorey, and how the two differ from Councilwoman Teresa Heitmann. -
Old Naples charm part of the focus as candidates for mayor, council debate redevelopment
Often asked about concerns with a recent surge in downtown redevelopment, Naples mayoral candidates Bill Barnett and John Sorey have both taken a consistent stance — the plans to revitalize Fifth Avenue South have worked, and the city should be careful not to abruptly turn its back on those plans. -
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On charter restrictions on building size:
Barnett and Sorey: underground parking is an asset.
Heitmann: the community is ignored.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 11:02:54 PM -
.@joey_cranney is answering questions during @ndn 's Naples mayoral candidate forum. Participate with us: bit.ly/1VCGk0eby Vonna Keomanyvong via twitter 2/23/2016 11:04:47 PM
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Visions outlined so far in the debate:
Barnett: take a step back.
Heitmann: do what the people want.
Sorey: stay the course.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 11:06:28 PM -
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Mayoral candidates asked questions that our readers shared via Twitter, Facebook. On topic: beach parking permits & Fifth Ave S developmentby jigsha desai via twitter 2/23/2016 11:16:47 PM
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Bill Barnett brings up dysfunction of politics in Tallahassee & DC in closing remarks. He also directly addresses Sorrey, Heitmann.by jigsha desai via twitter 2/23/2016 11:40:32 PM
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.@dalbersphoto takes pictures during Naples mayoral candidate forum. See his photos later at @ndn . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb78qN2W0AAQU_M.jpg
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Candidates now closing. A wrap-up:
Barnett thinks city is fine as is.
Heitmann says some are being ignored.
Sorey wants to push forward.by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 11:42:52 PM -
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Barnett gave a blistering closing statement. He said Sorey "basically does whatever he wants, when he wants."by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 11:44:00 PM
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Barnett called Heitmann "an expert at saying no to everything others propose."by Joseph Cranney via twitter 2/23/2016 11:44:32 PM
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