Digital subscriptions provided by the City of Gulfport THE GABBER.COM No. 2847
January 11, 2024- January 17, 2024
Keeping Up with the Candidates By Patrick Heinzen
Why Did You Run for City Council? Thanos: “I have some things that are unfinished. “I’ve been working on my Gulfport On The Edge series and town halls to engage the community. By the end of 2024 we could do a lot of research into grants and ways we can work on resilience.” Bixler: “I’ve always felt like giving back to the community is important. I think I have good experience from serving on the school board [in Clermont County, OH], and good leadership skills from the military. “I see the need on council to be a positive input to things that are going on, and make meetings more productive. People working collaboratively towards a common good. That’s my goal.”
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Gulfport Ward I candidates have hit the new year running. In the race between incumbent April Thanos and challenger Tom Bixler, there’s lots to learn. The Gabber Newspaper spoke with both of them, and asked each of them the same three questions to find out what they hope to accomplish if elected.
What does April Thanos hope to see if she is elected?
What is Right With Gulfport? Thanos: “The location is fabulous. The people are fabulous. The community is fabulous. “The City is generally well run
on a day-to-day basis. We’re very convenient to the rest of Pinellas County.” Bixler: “I’m very happy with our city services like our fire and poCandidates continued on page 8