Jeff Atwater

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker today endorsed Jeff Atwater’s campaign for Chief Financial Officer. Baker, the popular two-term mayor is known for combining strong fiscal discipline with a commitment to making St. Petersburg a more livable, economically vibrant community.

“People in our community know we need real leadership in Tallahassee, and I know Jeff Atwater will be a vigilant steward of our tax dollars and a watchdog for the people of Florida,” said Baker. “Fiscal accountability, transparency and oversight are more important than ever in Tallahassee, and Jeff Atwater will lead the fight to safeguard every dollar from fraud, waste and abuse.”

Baker said Atwater’s commitment to controlling wasteful spending, his dedication to transparency and accountability, and his fiscal conservatism were the basis of his support.

“I’m honored to have the endorsement and support of Rick Baker,” said Senator Atwater. “Rick is the kind of leader who puts performance before politics and who represents the best of Florida leadership. I look forward to working with him in the coming campaign and as Florida’s next CFO.”

For more information about Senator Jeff Atwater and his campaign for Chief Financial Officer, please visit www.jeffatwater.com.