Pastor qualifies for commission seat

At-Large Commissioner Irwin Pastor has qualified to run as a candidate for his commission seat for another two years.

Town Clerk Trish Granger informed Pastor in an email Monday that her office received notification from the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office that Pastor’s petitions are certified. 

Pastor is the fourth candidate to qualify for the March election.

Ed Zunz qualified to run for current District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’ seat last week. Pat decided not to run for her third and final two-year term.

Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde qualified for the District 1 seat Oct. 14. District 1 Commissioner Lynn Larson is departing in March after serving three-consecutive two-year terms. Term limit requirements prevent Larson from running for the term.

Vice Mayor and District 3 Commissioner Terry Gans qualified for his seat two weeks ago.

Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].