Politics & Government
Pro-'Lens' Group to Host Fundraiser
The Build the Lens campaign fundraising event is from 6 - 9 p.m. July 12 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
With off and on support from the St. Pete Chamber and diminished backing from TV pitchman Anthony Sullivan, a pro-"Lens" campaign last week appeared unlikely.
However, a new group called "Build the Lens" is stepping up to support the Michael Maltzan pier design that residents will vote on at the Aug. 27 primary election.
The Build the Lens campaign fundraising event is from 6 - 9 p.m. July 12 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
According to its website, "The mission of Build The Lens is to inform and educate the public about the Lens, the new St. Petersburg Pier approved by our city.
The group is asking resident to vote 'no' on the ballot question in order for the new pier to be built.
"Don't let a few wealthy individuals, who have bankrolled the opposition, take away your pier in a misinformation campaign," the pro-"Lens' group wrote on its Facebook page. "If their referendum passes, St. Petersburg could be without a pier for years."
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