Jim Coletta is the real deal. Located in one of Collier's fastest growing districts Jim has lead the way in making sure growth is properly done and there is balance to growth. There is much more to do. Roads are and will be a continuing need as this district grows. Providing concurrent water, sewer and roads facilities will be an ongoing requirement for this district. Safety and Emergency medical service will be a continuing need. Keeping taxes low and rooting out bureaucratic waste will be a continuing need. As we go through this rough economic patch due to over expansion and inappropriate lending practices now is the time to vote for Jim. He has a proven record of accomplishment. He has shown he can work with the other Commissioners and prevail for his constituents. Now is the time to reelect Jim...he has and will continue to lead the way in District 5. Let's overwhelmingly vote for Jim in the August primary and November election.

John Barlow, Member of Collier County Productivity Committee and Affordable Housing Advocate

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August 4, 2008 Naples, Florida,  The Greater Naples Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the League of Women Voters of Collier County (LWVCC) release the results of their joint candidate survey to assist voters in their deliberations in the August 26, 2008 Primary. 

Neither AAUW nor LWVCC endorse or oppose any candidates or political party.  The questions were sent to the candidates for Collier County School Board, Collier County Commission District 5, Collier County Sheriff, and State Representative Candidates for House District 75, 77, 101 and 112.
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County Commission candidates were asked their positions on environmental issues, gender equity, affordable housing, diversity and funding of social services. 

(...) Get the complete survey in PDF format and click here