I think the one I liked most was Michael Ciftci who is running for a citywide District 3 seat. He’s one of the young guns. He spoke with that sincere emotion of an evangelist right before he hands out the collection plate.
Michael addressing the opening of Tampa’s Green Business Summit.
Michael addressing the opening of Tampa’s Green Business Summit.
Michael and Ina at a break at the Green Business Summit.
Michael and Ina at a break at the Green Business Summit.
Michael with County Commissioner Sandy Murman and Councilman Charlie Miranda
Michael with County Commissioner Sandy Murman and Councilman Charlie Miranda
Recent Headlines
Four-star general endorses Michael Ciftci
Retired Air Force General Lloyd “Fig” Newton has endorsed Michael Ciftci (a friend and client) for Tampa City Council.
Michael Ciftci raises 13K for Tampa City Council race
Michael Ciftci’s city council campaign took in more than $13,000 in cash and in-kind contributions during the most recent quarter of the fundraising calendar. The effort began with Ciftci’s formal entrance into the race in November and ended on December 31. According to campaign manager Chris Sierks, the campaign raised $13,055 in cash contributions. Ciftci spent $3,110, leaving his campaign with nearly $10,000 left on hand.
Green business consultant Michael Ciftci considering Tampa City Council
Michael Citfci, founder of the nonprofit United for a Sustainable America, is considering a run for the Tampa City Council. Ciftci, who previously worked as government affairs director for Phillips Development, the company headed by Republican activist Don Phillips, said he’ll run for the city wide District 1 council seat now held by Gwen Miller.
Promising “new breed” of young, educated candidates lining up…
Because believe it or not, the Tampa City Council races have a promising group of young, educated candidates who seem to actually care about the city and the people around them.
Tampa City Council races field younger candidates
They’re young, highly-educated and tech-savvy, as comfortable using social media to reach voters as they are using traditional press-the-flesh campaigning.
Tampa City Council candidates getting busy
Michael Ciftci will be departing with other members of his group for a trip to Haiti from January 2-7.
