Earlier today the Zimmermann 2006 campaign sent out the following press release:

PRESS RELEASE: Carl Zimmermann flunks Florida state leadership.

Monday, August 14th 2006 12:30 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pinellas county school year may have just begun, but Carl Zimmermann is already passing out report cards as he canvasses through northern Pinellas and southern Pasco county neighborhoods. T he Democratic candidate for State House district 48 and Countryside High School teacher graded state leadership on several issues that are pressing to Florida voters and is sorry to report that the state has failed.

“I think it’s important to dispel the perception that the current leadership in Tallahassee has done a good job. When I discuss the real issues with people, they are hard-pressed to recall anything that has come from the Florida Legislature that has actually aided them. The legislative leaders fail to act and protect homeowners as insurance costs continue to skyrocket. Those same leaders have failed miserably with education, health care coverage and property tax relief. While they FAIL the taxpayers, they are more than willing to PASS increases on our phone and electric bills. Just what have they done well?”

Zimmermann, 54, is a six time Teacher of the Year at Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida and resides in Palm Harbor. A former advertising executive, he is currently campaigning as the lone Democrat in Florida State House District 48, which includes parts of Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Dunedin and Holiday. For more information please visit www.zimmermann2006.com

Click Here to view the Report Card. (very large file)