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Dear Patriot,



Hear Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett at Manatee Patriots Tuesday, February 8 from 6 - 8 pm at Mixon’s Fruit Farms. Mike has been requesting questions from our attendees. Come and get your questions answered.

On Tuesday February 1, KrisAnne Hall, one of Manatee Patriots’ favorite speakers, spoke. Thanks to recording by Kevin Wright, you can see KrisAnne’s talk. Just click on the picture above.

 

KrisAnne invites you to register for her Constitution classes at LibertyFirstSociety.com. 

     
     

Read on to be informed about important events and simple actions you can take to make a difference.


In this Email

  • Mike Bennett Bio
  • Last Chance to Register for Saturday, February 5 DEFEND 2022 to Secure Florida Elections in 2022 
  • From Andrea Stanford: Mission: Self Defense LLC to Host Open Range Day at Manatee Gun & Archery Club Saturday , February 19

Who:  Mike Bennett, Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

When: Tuesday, February 8 at 6 pm

Where: Mixons Fruit Farms Honeybell Hall

            2525 27th St. E.

            Bradenton, FL 34208


Questions? Contact Manatee Patriots at 941-301-4636 or Email: info@manateepatriots.us


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Our meetings are free, informal and fun, and you can enjoy our free light refreshments at our snack bar. You’ll meet like-minded patriots, learn about our government and our freedoms, and get encouraged, inspired and informed.

     

Mike Bennett Bio


Mike Bennett took office as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections on January 8, 2013, and was re-elected in 2016 and again in 2020.  Prior to that, he served in the Florida Senate from November 2002 until November 2012, Representing District 21, consisting of Manatee and Lee Counties and parts of Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties. 


Bennett served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002.  He was involved in chairing and directing Senate committees responsible for building codes, land regulation and other rules and regulations affecting the construction and development industries.  Mike was a legislator known to be a champion of business, a community leader, and someone who gets things done.  He remains committed to those principles.  He passed more legislation benefitting veterans than any other sitting member, including reduction of property tax, creation of the veterans’ hall of fame, and in-state college tuition for all active duty military members.  


Born in Brainerd, Minnesota, Bennett moved to Bradenton with his family at 10 years old and is a proud graduate of Sarasota High School.  Following high school, he joined the Navy and served 4 tours in Vietnam.  After graduating with a BA and MBA from Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa), Mike worked as an Associate Professor in the College of Business at Iowa State University, and subsequently at Drake University. From there he embarked on a business career ultimately founding Aladdin Ward Electric in Bradenton in 1985, and growing it into a thriving enterprise employing 175 people.  


Currently, in addition to his duties as Supervisor of Elections, Bennett is a business development consultant with Bright Future Electric. In his spare time, he serves on numerous community boards including the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange and Sarasota Teen Court. Bennett is an enthusiastic supporter of Mote Marine Laboratory, the Greater Sarasota Sertoma Club, the Florida Maritime Museum, and Southeastern Guide Dogs, among others.


He says, “In nine years as the Supervisor of Elections, we have been able to keep the budget consistent commensurate with election schedules, even with an increase in the voter population of over 10%, while significantly increasing staff salaries, and upgrading equipment. This has been achieved by substantially reducing expenses through efficiency of operations.”


As a military veteran (U.S. Navy 1963 – 1967) Bennett remains devoted to veterans’ causes.  His most treasured accomplishment is the fact that his lovely wife Dee said “yes” when he asked her to marry him. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in November 2021.

     

From our friends at Defend Florida...

Last Chance to Register for Saturday February 5 DEFEND 2022 to Secure Florida Elections in 2022


        

Register today for the Saturday, February 5 event DEFEND 2022.  Join hundreds of your Defend Florida colleagues from around the state to participate in a day of learning and fun. 

 

Hear from a host of celebrated speakers including Gen. Mike Flynn and Patrick Byrne on what patriots can DO to secure Florida elections in 2022. 


Register today for the Saturday February 5 event DEFEND 2022.  Join hundreds of your Defend Florida colleagues from around the state to participate in a day of learning and fun. 


Hear from a host of celebrated speakers including Gen. Mike Flynn and Patrick Byrne on what patriots can DO to secure Florida elections in 2022. 


And roll up your sleeves and receive practical advice on how to stage a successful rally, how to work with local law enforcement to secure elections and much more!


To learn more about this exciting event and to register, go to www.DefendFlorida.org/2022 or simply click here.


Click on the image below to hear General Michael Flynn speak on the importance of attending this significant event.

     

Now more than ever, Conservatives need to be organized and informed.  There still remains a number of Manatee Patriots subscribers missing vital information. So we are providing a link so that you can update your information in order for us to keep you informed on important issues, meetings, and events.  To do so, simply click this link.