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Bianca Latvala, a local GOP political strategist and wife of Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala, has officially filed to run for Clearwater City Council in District 4.
Latvala said her campaign will focus on affordability, fiscal responsibility, economic vitality and strengthening the community for the future.
In addition to her political work, Latvala works in digital marketing where she partners with businesses and organizations to improve strategy and growth, a role that has given her firsthand insight into how city decisions impact local small businesses and jobs.
Thursday was the first day candidates could officially file. The election is Aug. 18, 2026.
– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics