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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:12:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Thank you, Brevard County voters! #VoteYESforAVT</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:58:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Business Voice Ad featured in Brevard Business News</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:46:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Opinion: It’s In Our Hands… Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Renewal</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Melbourne Chamber of Commerce supports the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Renewal.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Read the opinion here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/10/25/opinion-melbourne-chamber-of-commerce-urges-you-to-support-the-avt/75794755007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGPnt5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHePFzEL_sqtQhzdcPohOVXu9aFV2FwPoZc7zSoBTRnwYmte8FXywl_QkvA_aem_Mt2OHJUgGtvcTUiQZ6Me-Q" target="_blank"&gt;Opinion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:44:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Letters: Support for the Ad Valorem Tax Abatement program | Oct. 20, 2024</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#666666" face="wf_segoe-ui_normal, Segoe UI, Segoe WP, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Letters: Readers share their views on the presidential election, climate change, funding for the arts and more in Letters to the Editor, Oct. 20, 2024&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:38:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Support the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to keep attracting businesses to Brevard | Opinion</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Read this opinion piece from Curt Smith is a former Brevard County Commissioner for District Florida Today.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Read it here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/09/15/ad-valorem-tax-exemption-needed-attract-business-brevard/75193501007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGPnP1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfTYxbIC_cFvMiJvM027iDmTukRZLjlq-wqR5JL90PaLSJfngg3gJ_Y3TA_aem_W5jMHBMpC9wJQJSFJFwVvw" target="_blank"&gt;Florida Today Opinion&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:42:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Business Voice Political Committee Announces Endorsements of 2024 Candidates</title>
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&lt;p&gt;PRESS RELEASE&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Business Voice Political Committee of Florida’s Space Coast announces endorsements in the critical 2024 elections in Brevard County following interviews, extensive analysis, and a deliberative, intentional review process.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;“A strong business culture is critical to the success of any community and Brevard County is no different,” states 2024 Business Voice Chairman, Neal Johnson. “To ensure that culture is present, it is important that we engage and elect state and local leaders that both understand and support that culture.”&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Business Voice conducted candidate interviews over the course of the last two weeks. Candidates that demonstrated they are prepared to represent our Space Coast community, make tough, but thoughtful decisions, set sound policies, and advocate for the advancement of our growing county while protecting a business-friendly environment are the candidates our organization chose to endorse.&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p&gt;State Senator, District 19 – Randy Fine&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;State Representative, District 30 – Chase Tramont&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;State Representative, District 31 – Tyler Sirois&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;State Representative, District 32 – Debbie Mayfield&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;State Representative, District 33 – Monique Miller&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;State Representative, District 34 – Robert Brackett&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Sheriff – Wayne Ivey&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller – Rachel M. Sadoff&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Property Appraiser – Dana Blickley&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Tax Collector – Lisa Cullen&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Supervisor of Elections – Tim Bobanic&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Board of County Commissioners, District 1 – Robert Jordan&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Board of County Commissioners, District 3 – John Dittmore&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;Board of County Commissioners, District 5 – Thad Altman&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;School Board, District 3 – John Thomas&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p&gt;School Board, District 4 – Matt Susin&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;

&lt;p&gt;“Business Voice strives to ensure qualified and well-suited pro-business candidates are elected to public office to effectively represent and serve our beautiful, thriving Space Coast region,” states Caitlin Lewis, Executive Director. “The future depends on voters being engaged and letting their voices be heard.”&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We believe this esteemed assembly of endorsed candidates if elected or reelected to office will be dedicated to championing the best interests of Brevard while remaining steadfastly committed to protecting and growing our business community.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>2024 Business Voice Officers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;   Exciting News!   &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We are thrilled to announce the newly elected officers of the Business Voice PAC for 2024, leading the way towards a prosperous future for businesses and advocacy.   &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Chair: Neal Johnson, US Bank&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Vice Chair: Al Taylor, Titusville Chamber of Commerce&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Secretary: Summerpal Kahlon, Rocket Health Care&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Treasurer: Peggy Ward, Space Coast Association of Realtors&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Deputy Treasurer: Dawn Mays, Sheldon Cove/Call One&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Immediate Past Chair: Tom Brandon, Brandon Development&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;   Executive Director: Caitlin Lewis, Lacy Lyons Rezanka&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These dedicated leaders bring a wealth of experience and passion to the table, and we can't wait to see what they achieve together!   &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Stay tuned for updates on our mission and initiatives for the year ahead. Let's make 2024 a year of positive change and growth!      #BusinessVoicePAC #Leadership&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://businessvoicepac.org/page-18080/13298495</link>
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      <dc:creator>Deborah Pelham</dc:creator>
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