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Hands Across the Sand – Siesta Key Beach, Florida
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Nancy with her two children – Brian and Cassie – at Cassie's Pine View graduation
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Nancy listens to Nurse Practitioner Kay Stump
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Nancy meets and greets voters at League of Women Voters event at Gulf Gate Library
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Nancy talking with a participant, happy that Nancy is there to join them
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Nancy greets supporters at her Campaign Kick-Off
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Nancy and Gini Hyman – lead organizer of the Siesta Key Event
Nancy Feehan for District 70!
Are you in Nancy’s District? View this map to find out! This District 70 Map, courtesy of SRQ Elections.com may be seen in its expanded/detailed view at www.srqelections.com.
Oil Drilling & Alternative Energy — Nancy on the Issues
I was adamantly opposed to near shore drilling even before the Florida House, including Rep. Doug Holder, voted to allow it in 2009. Many of us moved to this community because of its natural treasures – for their contributions to both our quality of life and our local economy. A constitutional ban on drilling 3-10 [...]
Education & Senate Bill 6 — Nancy on the Issues
I was opposed to SB 6 and pleased that Governor Crist vetoed it. It was written and passed hastily – without input from parents, education professionals, local school boards or potential employers. As a result, it took decision-making away from local control in favor of a one-size-fits-all mandate from Tallahassee. Paying teachers more for improved [...]
Hometown Democracy/Amendment 4 — Nancy on the Issues
I’m opposed to Amendment 4. While billed appealingly as a “Hometown Democracy” referendum, it would in effect, be an expensive stranglehold on our local government. Each time a change to the comprehensive land-use plan is proposed – no matter how minor – Sarasota County would have to spend over $400,000 on a special election or [...]
Redistricting — Nancy on the Issues
I am in favor of Constitutional Amendments 5 & 6. Over 700,000 Florida voters signed petitions to place them on the ballot. If passed, these non-partisan amendments will require the Legislature to respect community boundaries when drawing district lines. Politicians would no longer be allowed to cherry-pick voters to guarantee re-election. I am also pleased [...]
Compare the Candidates for District 70
Nancy Feehan wants you to be informed. Click on “read more” below to compare her positions on the issues that concern the voters of District 70 — with those of Representative Doug Holder. If you have any questions for Nancy, you can post a comment or find contact information here.
Nancy Feehan thanks Charlie Crist, Challenges Rep. Doug Holder to stand up to House Leadership
Democratic candidate for State House District 70 thanked Governor Charlie Crist for calling a special session and challenged incumbent Representative Doug Holder to stand up to House leaders of his own party to put a constitutional amendment allowing voters to ban offshore drilling within Florida waters.
The Gulf of Mexico Disaster — background
April 20, 2010 – Transocean Deepwater Horizon rig explosion caused the death of 11 people and led to our nation’s most catastrophic environmental disaster – the BP oil spill – the largest in U.S. history.
September 2, 2010 – Sarasota Tiger Bay Meeting
Nancy participated in the conversation with other candidates for State Representative, Districts 69 and 70, at the Sarasota Tiger Bay Luncheon at Michael’s On East.
August 29, 2010 — Don’t Miss the Volunteer Kick-Off!
August 29, 2010 / 1 p.m., at Nancy Feehan Campaign Headquarters.
Don’t miss this fun Volunteer Kickoff and Bagel Brunch! It’s a great opportunity to meet other volunteers, friends, and neighbors who are working hard to get Nancy elected. Enjoy a bagel with buddies new and old and then be prepared to get down to work (which we very much appreciate!).
Be sure to bring a cell phone to make calls or comfortable walking shoes so you can partner up to canvass a neighborhood.
To RSVP and get location/directions, please contact Susette Bryan at 941.496.8668 or email her at galaxypoet@comcast.net. If you can’t attend this particular event but want to volunteer on another day or in another way, contact Susette at the same info.
Team Nancy Coordinators include:
Volunteer Coordinator – Susette Bryan (941-496-8668) or galaxypoet@comcast.net
Meet & Greet Coordinator – Ryan Stanley (941-545-3741) or ryanhstanley@gmail.com
And Team Nancy is currently looking for a Canvassing Coordinator — could that be you? Call Susette for more information today.
August 27, 2010 – South County Tiger Bay Meeting
Nancy spoke at the South County Tiger Bay Florida State Representative Candidate Forum – 11:30am-1:30pm at the Venetian Golf & River Club.
Norma Dayton with Susette Bryan, Volunteer Coordinator for Nancy Feehan Campaign
Nancy greeting folks during the Tiger Bay meeting.
August 25, 2010 – Sarasota Council of Advanced Practice Nursing
Nancy attend a recent meeting of the Sarasota Council of Advanced Practice Nursing group.
Cindy Drew, President of Sarasota Council of Advanced Practice Nursing; Nancy; and Jeff Hazzard of ARNP.
Nancy listens to Nurse Practitioner Kay Stump.
Pat Price of the League of Women Voters, Nancy, and Michele Lipman pause for the camera.
August 21, 2010 — Women’s Equity Luncheon
August 21, 2010 / Annual Women’s Equity Luncheon / Polo Grill Fete Ballroom, Lakewood Ranch
Nancy will be attending this luncheon with supporters — many thanks to all who signed up to attend.
August 16, 2010/North Port — Democratic Club Candidate Meet & Greet
Nancy participated in the North Port Democratic Club Candidate Meet & Greet the Candidates event
held at Beef O’ Brady’s in North Port
Nancy with North Port President of Democratic Club Matt Ortner
Nancy chats with Tom Jones, North Port City Commissioner
August 5, 2010/Sarasota — League of Women Voters Meet & Greet Area Candidates
August 5, 2010, Nancy met and greeted the public at the League of Women Voters eent held at the Gulf Gate Library in Sarasota — thanks to everyone who showed up and made this event a great success!
August 4, 2010/Sarasota — Democratic Club, Meet the Candidates
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. Read More
August 2, 2010/South Venice — South Venice Civic Association Meet the Candidates
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. Read More
July 28, 2010/Osprey — Nancy’s Campaign Kick-Off a Rousing Success
The July 28 Nancy Feehan for Florida State House Representative District 70 Campaign Kick-Off was a rousing success.
Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner welcomes the crowd.
Held at Bentley’s Hotel in Osprey, over 100 Nancy supporters, District 70 voters, and VIPs came out to learn more about her and to show support for her campaign. Read More
Sarasota Herald Tribune 9.3.10 — Nancy Feehan takes on Doug Holder at Tiger Bay
Jeremy Wallace reports on the September 2 Sarasota Tiger Bay forum: “From the very start of the Sarasota Tiger Bay meeting, Democrat Nancy Feehan, from Osprey, let it be known she would not let Holder live down his 2009 vote to allow offshore oil drilling as close as 3 miles from Florida’s coastline.”
Sarasota Herald Tribune 8.30.10 Feehan & Holder in Thursday’s Tiger Bay Forum
Sarasota H-T political reporter Jeremy Wallace gives an overview of what’s coming up next in race toward the November 2 general election.
Sarasota Herald Tribune 8.28.10 Candidates Share Views at Forum
H-T Correspondent Steven J. Smith reports on South County Tiger Bay Club meeting at which Nancy Feehan recently spoke.
Sunshine State News 8.14.10 — House Seats 66-70: At Least Three New Members Headed to the House
A report on the District 70 seat — says Representative Doug Holder is “not a heavy” favorite in the race and cites Nancy Feehan’s candidacy as the “interesting” one to watch.
Sarasota Herald Tribune 7.26.10 GOP candidates give region some face time
Sarasota Herald Tribune political writer Jeremy Wallace writes, “Florida House Republicans not only refused to discuss banning oil drilling, but Holder, who has tried to live down past pro-oil drilling votes, joined with other Republicans in voting to end the special session without taking up a constitutional amendment to ban drilling.”
Pelican Press 7.22.10 Feehan to hold campaign kickoff
Staff Report: “Nancy Feehan, candidate for Florida House representative for District 70, will kick off her campaign on Wednesday, July 28, with a party at Bentley’s Resort Hotel in Osprey.”
Sarasota Herald Tribune 7.21.10 House’s hard line may well lead to hard lessons
Sarasota Herald Tribune political writer Jeremy Wallace writes, “Already it is giving extra ammunition to Democrat Nancy Feehan, who is running against State Rep. Doug Holder, R-Sarasota, in November.”
Creative Loafing Newspaper 7.19.10 Meet the candidates: District 70’s Nancy Feehan
A report on Nancy’s candidacy and why she decided to get into politics now. “I’ve just watched Tallahassee from afar and been upset by the reckless policies,” explains Feehan. “It’s a perfect time, my youngest just graduated from high school. I could sail off into the sunset, but this is the only home they’ve known [...]
Sarasota Herald Tribune 7.12.10 Some area lawmakers bash oil session
Sarasota Herald Tribune political writer Jeremy Wallace writes, “Gov. Charlie Crist’s call for a special session to pass a constitutional ban on oil drilling isn’t going over well with some members of the region’s delegation in the Florida Legislature.”
Sarasota Herald Tribune 6.23.10 Children’s Guardian Fund selects its new leaders
Staff Report: “Also elected were Jasmine Cresswell Candlish of Sarasota as president-elect and Nancy Feehan of Osprey as vice president.
