Hillsborough County Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson said he didn't think he needed to attend Wednesday's county commission meeting because his second-in-command was the best person to answer questions about his $2.3 million request. ...more

December 19, 2008

TAMPA -- Hillsborough County Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson says he decided against attending Wednesday's county commission meeting after the commission set a specific time to consider his request for $2.3 million. In an interview this morning, Johnson said he didn't want to be part of the media circus he thought his appearance would spark. Even if he had attended, he said, he would have left the explanation of his request to chief deputy Kathy Harris, who handles budget matters. ...more

December 18, 2008