{"id":8808,"date":"2021-03-05T13:04:31","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T18:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=8808"},"modified":"2021-03-05T13:05:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T18:05:28","slug":"businessvoice-inc-of-greater-lakeland-announces-political-endorsement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2021\/03\/05\/businessvoice-inc-of-greater-lakeland-announces-political-endorsement\/","title":{"rendered":"BusinessVoice, Inc. of Greater Lakeland Announces Political Endorsement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BusinessVoice of Greater Lakeland, Inc. is pleased to announce its most recent endorsement for the City of Lakeland\u2019s Special Election on April 6, 2021. BusinessVoice, Inc. members interviewed candidates for the city commission seat on March 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;and 4<sup>th<\/sup>. After careful deliberation, the committee voted to endorse the following candidate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/musick_2021_crop.png?resize=242%2C322&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8809\" width=\"242\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/musick_2021_crop.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/musick_2021_crop.png?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><figcaption>Mike Musick<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City Commission Southeast District D-&nbsp;<\/strong>Mike Musick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThroughout the past year, the COVID-19 health pandemic has devastated families and businesses across the nation. Many small businesses have been forced to permanently close their doors, putting millions of Americans out of work.\u201d said James Ring, Chairman of BusinessVoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ring went on to say \u201cNow, more than ever, Lakeland needs strong leaders who can confidently lead through disruption and adapt swiftly to unforeseen challenges. For more than 20 years, Mike Musick has owned and operated his own construction &amp; roofing business in Lakeland. As a successful small business owner, Mike understands how to navigate complex situations in a time of adversity. Based upon his unique experiences and proven leadership abilities, we believe Mike is the best candidate for the District &#8220;D&#8221; Southeast City Commission seat and he has our wholehearted endorsement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BusinessVoice, Inc. was created in 2000 as an organization to support pro-business political candidates and to promote issues which impact the business community. BusinessVoice, Inc. serves as an endorsement board for those individuals who personify the objectives of the business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please visit our website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/businessvoiceinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/businessvoiceinc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BusinessVoice of Greater Lakeland, Inc. is pleased to announce its most recent endorsement for the City of Lakeland\u2019s Special Election on April 6, 2021. 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