Drew Bastian seeking re-election for dis 3 seat on Port Orange City Council in 2016 elections

Port Orange City Councilman Drew Bastian seeking re-election / Headline Surfer®PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- Drew Bastian, a retired city firefighter who won election to his district 3 seat in 2012, is seeking a second four-year term on the Port Orange City Council in the 2016 elections.

Bastian pointed out in a Facebook post to Headline Surfer® in response to its exclusive reporting Thursday on fellow City Councilman's Don Burnette's candidacy for mayor, that had him undecided on whether to seek re-election, that in fact, he had decided to do so several weeks ago.

This is what Bastian posted:

October 19 at 8:44am · Port Orange, FL ·
Just wanted to announce that I am seeking reelection to my council seat in Port Orange. I represent District#3 and currently serve as Vice Mayor. I absolutely love what I am doing and look forward to continue to serve the public. My paperwork is filed and my campaign account is open, so it's official. I also wish to THANK everyone for their support! I will continue to keep Port Orange moving forward, I will do everything in my power to keep the city safe, beautiful and affordable.

Henry I have already announced that I am seeking reelection to my district 3 seat, just thought you should know. Keep up the good work.

Headline Surfer® endorsed Bastian in the 2012 elections after hosting and moderating a public candidate debate on the dais of the Port Orange City Council chambers and he won decisively over then-incumbent Bob Pohlmann with nearly 53 percent of the votes.

Mainbar: BREAKING NEWS: Port Orange City Councilman Don Burnette announces run for mayor

Posted Thu, 2015-11-12 17:52
Port Orange City Councilman Don Burnette running for mayor / Headline Surfer®Port Orange City Council / Headline Surfer®Photos for Headline Surfer® /
Don Burnette is running in 2016 for the mayoral seat being vacated by Allen Green (2nd from left) because of term limits.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- Don Burnette is taking the next logical step up in his career as politician and public servant: The Port Orange city councilman is running for mayor in the 2016 elections. 

Headline Surfer® Multimedia: 2012 Public Candidate Debates

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Then-incumbent Bob Pohlmann and challenger Drew Bastian participate in a public candidate debate for the district 3 Port Orange City Council seat moderated and sponsored by HeadlineSurfer.com Publisher Henry Frederick in the weeks leading up to the general election won by Bastian.