Charlie Crist Endorses Laura Hine

I have proudly served on Congressman Charlie Crist‘s selection committee for the U.S. Naval Academy for several years, have met with him in Washington on education, and appreciate his longtime public service to our community, county, state and nation. I am grateful for his endorsement!
Rene Flowers Endorses Laura Hine

Rene Flowers is endorsing Laura Hine in her bid to replace JoAnne Lentino on the Pinellas County School Board. Flowers is currently a member of the school board, and is running in November for Pinellas County Commission. In her endorsement, Flowers credits Hine’s passion for accessible, quality public education.
Laura Hine Earns Spot in a Runoff

Pinellas School Board incumbent wins reelection, two races head to runoffs https://www.tampabay.com/news/gradebook/2020/08/18/pinellas-school-board-incumbent-wins-reelection-two-races-head-to-runoffs/
Tampa Bay Times Endorses Laura Hine for District 1 Seat

Laura remarked on the Tampa Bay Times endorsement, “I am proud of and grateful for the endorsement of the Tampa Bay Times. This has been a big week for endorsements, including from vital organizations Equality Florida and Sierra Club. These endorsements along with the Pinellas County Teachers Association PCTA & PESPAfrom a few weeks ago mean a great deal to […]
Equality Florida Endorses Laura Hine

Laura remarked on this important endorsement: “I am extremely proud of Equality Florida’s endorsement of my campaign for Pinellas County School Board, and I am committed to ensuring that all students including LGBTQ+ youth and families have safe and inspiring learning environments. Thank you, Equality Florida, for placing your trust in me.”
Sierra Club Endorses Laura Hine

Laura Hine remarks on the distinguished Sierra Club endorsement: “As the largest land-holder in Pinellas County, and having at least 150,000 people making use of their properties an average of 10 months out of the year, Pinellas County Schools has a significant impact on the environment and on health. Energy usage, water use and quality, […]
Laura Hine Receives Significant Endorsements from City of St. Petersburg Mayor and City Councilmember

Laura Hine has received further endorsements from City of St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and City Councilmember Ed Montanari for her candidacy for Pinellas County School Board District 1, At-Large seat with elections set for August 18, 2020. Born in Tampa, Florida, educated in K-12 traditional public schools, and with an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering […]
Dr. Kanika Tomlin endorses Laura Hine

“Laura Hine is a champion for our children – a true advocate who models responsible leadership that delivers measurable results. Equity in education is a cornerstone of our community’s opportunity creation. Every child who grows up in St. Petersburg needs and must receive a top-quality educational experience. Laura’s recognition of this truth and her willingness […]
Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association Recommends Laura Hine

“I am immensely proud of and truly inspired by the trust placed in me by the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association and Pinellas Education Support Professionals Association. I value their endorsement and I promise to do my very best for them and for all in the years to come.”
Tampa Bay Times coverage:

Three candidates have announced they are running for the District 1 seat on the Pinellas County School Board, including two educators and a Navy veteran who now works as an art director. The field will not include incumbent Joanne Lentino, who withdrew from the race in February, Supervisor of Elections records show. Full story here.