Tampa, Florida – Dana D. Young, a long-time South Tampa resident has just filed as a candidate for the House of Representatives District 57 seat currently held by Rep. Faye Culp, who will not be seeking re-election in November of 2010 due to term limitations.

Young, a sixth generation Floridian, is an attorney who has represented a broad spectrum of businesses and land owners in regulatory compliance, permitting, zoning, and administrative law proceedings.

“As a long time community resident, I understand the challenging economic times and issues facing our community, state and nation, and I bring the perspective of an attorney, wife, and mother to these issues,” said Young.

Community Leaders are already expressing strong support for Dana Young’s campaign. “Dana is very intelligent and diligent. She believes strongly in good government and will be an excellent representative of the people of this community,” commented Rhea Law, CEO and Chair of the Board of Fowler White Boggs, P.A. In addition, Arthur R. Savage, President & CEO of A.R. Savage & Son, Inc. remarked that “Dana is a fine person, who is running for the right reasons. Her deep Florida roots, experience as a land use attorney and interest in serving the public good, will make her a fine Representative.”

Young, a Republican and current member of the Hillsborough County Republican Party Executive Committee, is a member of the Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association and actively volunteers at St. John’s Episcopal School. Along with her extensive background in both law and business regulations, Dana has had the privilege of taking time away from her legal practice to be a full-time mom and raise her children, Alexandra and Carson. She has been married for nineteen years to Matt Young, a local business owner.

“If we have the good fortune to elect Dana as our representative, we will gain an advocate of unquestionable integrity, intellect and judgment who will be true to her well guided convictions, rather than to what might be politically expedient. This integrity combined with her ability to truly understand the most complex of issues gives Dana the credibility and skill set to be an insightful and effective voice for our community,” said Glen B. Oken, a local business investor.

Florida House District 57 includes South Tampa, and parts of Tampa, Town ‘n’ Country, and Westchase. The Republican primary will be held on August 24, 2010 with the general election to be held on November 2, 2010.
 

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