The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections has been having some technical problems today and it’s made things difficult to verify your voting location within district 48 (and the rest of Pinellas County).

Below are the voting locations in Pinellas for District 48… Apologies for not providing maps, but this is a short-notice listing. If anyone from the rest of Pinellas County needs information on the location of their precinct, please contact us and give us your precinct number and we’ll try to get back to you as fast as possible.:

It’s time to say it with your vote. You’ve had enough.

It’s time for you to speak loud and clear and express through your ballot that you’re not happy with the status quo. You aren’t happy with the direction that the district, the state and the country have gone over the last few years.

You’ve had enough with the rising costs of living and stagnant pay. You’ve seen your homeowners insurance premiums go through the roof or worse — you’ve been downright dropped by your insurance provider. You’ve had enough with your property taxes increasing, and utility companies getting permission to do what they please and charge you any sum they see fit while they boast record profits.

You’ve had enough with Florida’s failing school system and officials so out-of-touch they can’t even see a problem. Florida being a leader in student drop-out rates is not something to look fondly upon. Florida schools being held hostage to the FCAT instead of teaching a curriculum isn’t something you’re happy about either. Teachers and students are frustrated and that affects the future of Florida.

Most of all, you’ve had enough with elected officials who know nothing of the plight you’re dealing with. You’ve had enough with disconnect between Tallahassee and you – the person your elected official is supposed to represent.

Today, you have the option to vote for a man who has been an asset to the community for over 20 years — a neighbor, a friend, a teacher, a local business owner, a man with ideals and a vision to improve our district and our state. A fellow who shares your disgust for the direction the government at all levels has taken. You have a chance to vote for change, for honesty and sincerity, for civic pride and for service.

Government is supposed to be of the people, by the people and for the people… Not for special interest groups, not for utility companies and other businesses whom can pay top dollar for preferential status in legislation. It’s supposed to be a government that knows the plight citizens have, and eager to listen and serve you while improving the quality of life for all.

Carl Zimmermann wants to be the voice for the citizens of district 48 in Tallahassee, not out of political ambition or ego but because he’s had enough of the government not living up to our expectations. He’s had enough of a government that lowers standards, principles and ideals for the sake of political ideology instead of doing what’s right.

You have that power today to say you believe this mans ideals. You have the chance today to remind the powers-that-be that you are in control.

As for this writer, I can only say that it’s up to you now. No more pleas for money, for volunteering, etc… It just comes down to you turning out to vote and choosing a future for the state.

Here’s hoping to see you tonight at Tiffany’s restaurant… And here’s hoping that a majority have had enough to push Carl "Z" Zimmermann into a position of service for the neighbors and region he knows and loves so well.

It’s in your hands now.