Daniel Soronen
Daniel Soronen ran for election to the St. Petersburg City Council to represent District 7 in Florida. He lost in the primary on August 20, 2024.
Soronen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Daniel Soronen was born in Albany, New York. He attended the College of Saint Rose. His career experience includes working in real estate, hospitality, and as a business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in St. Petersburg, Florida (2024)
General election
General election for St. Petersburg City Council District 7
Corey Givens defeated Wengay Newton in the general election for St. Petersburg City Council District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Corey Givens (Nonpartisan) | 52.5 | 60,256 | |
 | Wengay Newton (Nonpartisan) | 47.5 | 54,550 | |
| Total votes: 114,806 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for St. Petersburg City Council District 7
The following candidates ran in the primary for St. Petersburg City Council District 7 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wengay Newton (Nonpartisan) | 35.2 | 1,486 |
| ✔ | Corey Givens (Nonpartisan) | 22.7 | 960 | |
| Treva Davis (Nonpartisan) | 18.0 | 762 | ||
| Donald Bowens (Nonpartisan) | 10.0 | 422 | ||
| Daniel Soronen (Nonpartisan) | 9.2 | 388 | ||
| Eritha Brandis Cainion (Nonpartisan) | 4.9 | 207 | ||
| Total votes: 4,225 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Soronen in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Daniel Soronen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Soronen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Dan’s goal is to streamline permit acquisition to a mere 28 days, implement a straightforward zoning approval process, and ensure Community Redevelopment Area funds are allocated solely to “appropriate” expenses. His vision includes developing a strategic revitalization plan for the city’s commercial hubs.
- Dan stresses promoting community cohesion by fostering an interconnected and inclusive St. Pete. This begins with creating accessible housing options and enhancing youth safety and prospects.
- Soronen envisions initiating city initiatives offering interest-free loans, supporting sports programs, and improving community policing.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate St. Petersburg City Council District 7 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2024
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