Tampa Bay Coalition
Political Candidate Endorsement
Policy
Tampa Bay Coalition's standard practices and policy
for endorsements of candidates seeking elected
local, state and federal government offices. TBC
researches and compiles information on candidates
present stated positions and past recorded
positions, on issues of
importance in the lives of
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender citizens. These include such issues of importance as, discrimination, domestic
partners benefits, equality of civil and human rights,
benefits, protections and support proposed pro-GLBT
laws or ordinances or policies. The information TBC has
compiled, as well as information gathered by other
organizations, will be made available, by posting it on
our website. This is to better assist you in making an informed
decision, of which candidates you will support with your
vote. It is TBC's standard practice and policy is to
remain non-patrician and not to endorse a particular candidate for any
elected local, state and federal
government office. However, should a candidate
exhibit a history of exceptionally strong support for
equality of GLBT rights and record of voting for the
passage laws or ordinances or policies to grant these
rights. TBC believes, these candidates are due the
same exceptionally strong support from GLBT citizens
and the GLBT community. Only these well deserving
candidates, will receive a public endorsement from Tampa Bay
Coalition.
[Revised February 6, 2003]
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