Candidate Evaluations

As a service to its members and to the voting public, the Sarasota County Civic League interviews and evaluates candidates for public office in local elections. Evaluations rate the qualifications of the candidates, without regard to their party affiliation or their positions on the issues. Each candidate is rated applying the same standards including leadership ability, community involvement, communication skills and understanding of the responsibilities and scope of authority of the office sought. The Civic League, as a non-partisan organization, does not endorse candidates. The evaluations reported below reflect only our findings and judgment as to the level of qualification of the candidates.


Sarasota City Commission Election--Two "at large" positions
Election Day is Tuesday, March 8, 2005
Run-off Election (if needed) Tuesday, April 12
All registered voters in the city of Sarasota are eligible to vote.
(I) = incumbent

Suzanne Atwell-Qualified
John Fulton-not recommended
Diana Hamilton-Well Qualified
Richard Martin(I)-Well Qualified
Lou Ann Palmer(I)-Well Qualified
Ken Shelin-Well Qualified
Jon Susce-Qualified