Denise Kowal

Denise Kowal has been in Sarasota since 1982 and has been in business downtown for 23 years. For the past 12 years, Denise has raised her two sons in the historic building they purchased in 1986 that is located in downtown Sarasota, District 2. She has provided affordable housing for over 20 years as well as retail space for merchants. Denise Kowal has shown her commitment to preserving our historic neighborhoods and historic structures while supporting Smart Growth within our city.

The Sarasota County Civic League rated Denise Kowal as Exceptionally Well Qualified ("EWQ") for a seat on the Sarasota City Commission.

Andres Duany, DPZ Architect of the Downtown endorsed Denise Kowal.

Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR) endorsed Denise Kowal.

Pelican Press stated if you do not vote for the incumbent, then Vote for Denise Kowal.

Kowal Endorses Dick Clapp in District 2 Runoff

Denise Kowal, who came in third in the race for Sarasota City Commission District 2 on March 13, is giving her support to former opponent Dick Clapp.

Denise Kowal met with Dick Clapp last week at his request to discuss the campaign and issues facing the city. According to Kowal, “Before I took a position, I wanted to be sure that Mr. Clapp’s interests and what I believe to be the interests of Sarasota’s downtown were the same. Having spoken with him, I believe Dick Clapp is committed to the principles and ideals of the Downtown Master Plan 2020.” Kowal respects Clapp for his honesty, involvement and recognition of the importance of full disclosure and transparency in decision-making. She feels he will be an asset to our commission and will make thoughtful and informed decisions with the entire community in mind. Kowal added, “Clapp also indicated he would be attending the Congress on New Urbanism Conference in order to build his knowledge base.”

Kowal, who will be attending a SmartCode workshop at the end of this month in Dallas, TX, will remain committed to supporting the City of Sarasota in Smart Growth and New Urbanist principles. She remains president of the Burns Square Property Owners Association and will continue to work for implementation of the Burns Square Public Improvements Master Plan, and to push for proper implementation of the Downtown Master Plan 2020 and the Downtown Parking Master Plan.

Kowal thanks everyone who gave her support and recommend that those who supported her strongly consider supporting Mr. Clapp as well, further advancing her campaign theme of “Principles, not Politics!”

The Servian campaign has not contacted Kowal as of this release.

Positions on Principles

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