NAC Action Alert
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA
July 24, 2003
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NATURIST ACTION COMMITTEE
ACTION ALERT
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http://www.naturistsociety.com/NAC/
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DATE : July 24, 2003
SUBJECT: Hillsborough County, Florida
TO : All naturists
Dear Naturist,
The Naturist Action Committee continues to keep close watch on a
potentially explosive situation in Florida. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Hillsborough County, Florida, has been presented with a proposal for a new and unnecessary anti-nudity ordinance that threatens naturists
directly.
NAC needs your help. On Tuesday, July 29, the commissioners will hold a "workshop" session on the issue, followed by public comment and a vote.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING
The Naturist Action Committee strongly urges concerned naturists to attend the meeting on July 29 and to convey their opposition to the ordinance by their presence and their voices.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 29, 6:00 pm. Try to be there a half hour early.
WHERE: The Commissioners' offices and boardroom are located on the 2nd floor of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa.
BACKGROUND
The proposed ordinance is being pushed by anti-nudity activist David Caton of the Florida Family Association. Caton claims his target to be Tampa's adult entertainment establishments, but the wording of the
ordinance directly affects naturists, too.
Adult business interests will be represented, but they don't speak for naturists. Naturists must be heard, too!
CONTACT THE COMMISSIONERS
NAC also asks
naturists to contact the Hillsborough County Commissioners. Calls and correspondence from county residents are most valuable, but NAC is asking naturists everywhere to help. The commissioners need to hear from naturists before
the July 29 meeting! Please call or write or e-mail - or do all three!
postal address for all commissioners:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY CENTER
601 E. KENNEDY BLVD.
TAMPA, FL 33602
Kathy Castor
County Commissioner District 1
TEL: (813) 272-5470
castork@hillsboroughcounty.org
Ken Hagan
County Commissioner District 2
TEL: (813) 272-5452
hagank@hillsboroughcounty.org
Thomas Scott, CHAIR
County Commissioner District 3
TEL: (813) 272-5720
scottth@hillsboroughcounty.org
Ronda Storms
County Commissioner District 4
TEL: (813) 272-5740
stormsr@hillsboroughcounty.org
Jim Norman, VICE CHAIR
County Commissioner District 5
TEL: (813) 272-5725
normanj@hillsboroughcounty.org
Jan Platt
County Commissioner District 6
TEL: (813) 272-5730
plattj@hillsboroughcounty.org
Pat Frank
County Commissioner District 7
TEL: (813) 272-5735
frankp@hillsboroughcounty.org
MORE INFORMATION
Additional information is
available on the web site of the Naturist Action Committee.
http://www.naturistsociety.com/NAC
Select "Local Issues."
Included on the web site is the text of the
proposed ordinance, as well as NAC's position paper on the matter and suggested talking points for naturists who contact Hillsborough County Commissioners.
NAC CAN USE YOUR HELP!
The Naturist Action
Committee exists to advance and protect the rights of naturists throughout North America. NAC is a volunteer nonprofit organization that relies on the grass roots participation and financial support of naturists who understand
that individuals working together can make a difference.
Won't you take a moment to help NAC by sending a generous donation? You may send your donation to the address below, or you may call toll free (800)886-7230 to
donate by phone using your MasterCard or Visa.
NAC
PO Box 132
Oshkosh, WI 54903
If you donate $20 or more you will receive 12 issues of The Newsletter,
updating vital information from NAC, The Naturist Society and the Naturist Education Foundation in an in-depth monthly publication.
THANK YOU for choosing to make a difference!
Naturally,
Morley Schloss
Board Member
Naturist Action Committee
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Naturist Action Committee (NAC) - PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - <ctnudists@aol.com>
Board Member Morley Schloss - <morleynaturist@hotmail.com>
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - <naturist@sunclad.com>
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