Wadlinger Dismisses Rumors About Return to Pinellas DEC Chairmanship

Ever since she announced her decision to step down as Chairwoman of the Pinellas County Democratic Executive Committee, rumors have been swirling that Carrie Wadlinger had changed her mind and would be running to win back her position.

As it happens, Wadlinger has not only denied those rumors, but is stepping down earlier than the original July 15 date set in her resignation.

Among the contenders jockeying to succeed her are DEC vice chairman Arlin Briley, former chairman Tom Steck, former St. Petersburg mayoral contender Ed Helm, and Victor Jovan - husband of state House District 50 candidate Candi Jovan.