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  • Variety of factors result in dearth of political candidates in Palm Beach County

    02/16/2004 9:20:07 AM PST · by StilettoRaksha · 2 replies · 169+ views
    The Sun-Sentinel ^ | February 16, 2004 | Kathy Bushouse and Leon Fooksman
    Politicians are quick to sum up the reason March elections in Delray Beach and Boca Raton were canceled last week after no one challenged the incumbents: Things must be great in south Palm Beach County so residents don't want drastic change. Their explanation may have truth to it, but political experts cite a mix of other factors most likely driving prospective candidates away: the need to raise tens of thousands of dollars to beat business-backed incumbents, dual-career families with no time for civic involvement, new residents from other areas not interested in the issues, steady tax rates, and local offices...