Richter to speak on key issues:
Smart Growth: Richter said he is a supporter of community planning through the Smart Growth initiative. He said he will combat urban sprawl by promoting greater density in urban areas. “We must grow in a smart and responsible manner.”
Building Consensus: Richter said he will build consensus throughout Lee, Charlotte and Desoto counties, while always fighting for the rights of our citizens and veterans.
Fiscal Responsibility: Richter said he will promote fiscal responsibility while seeking to protect and promote public safety and well-being for residents of District 72.
Preserving the Environment: Raised in Florida, Richter said he will be a good steward of the environment because he understands that economic and natural resources are at stake. He said he is committed to policies that preserve sensitive lands, protect water supplies and promote clean and fair growth. As a representative in the House, Richter said he will work with other local authorities to make sure these policies are carried out to preserve the area's natural charm for this and future generations.
Improve Transportation and Strengthen our Infrastructure: Richter said improving transportation must be done in a sensitive way to protect the local natural environment.
Supporting Law Enforcement and Public Safety: Richter said he will provide the necessary resources to support local law enforcement and public safety agencies, keeping families safe and secure.
Provide Support for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment: Richter said he will support increased funding to treat mental illness and substance abuse in area communities.
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By Betty Parker Originally published on August 25, 2007
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Kreegel has a challenger
A Lehigh Acres man, Keith Richter, is challenging Rep. Paige Kreegel, R-Punta Gorda, for the Charlotte County-dominated House district 72 that includes parts of Lehigh Acres.Richter owns Computer Solutions of Southwest Florida, Inc., and has also worked as a public school teacher.
He was out of town and unavailable for comment, but Lehigh activist Robert "Bob" Anderson said he's helping with the campaign.
While it's difficult to get official party support for anyone challenging an incumbent, Anderson said they've already picked up backers in the community, and the campaign will help bring attention to Richter and to the entire community of Lehigh.
Richter supports Lehigh incorporation, Anderson said, although he's still developing details about the best way to go about that.
Kreegel angered some lobbyists and professional consultants three years ago when he filed a lawsuit over campaign fliers attacking him with what he said were false allegations. While candidates are almost always the subject of last-minute mailings that stretch the truth to the virtual breaking point, few have the wherewithal to take legal action.
Kreegel, a doctor, did. That earned him the enmity of the involved professionals, along with vows to make him regret it when he had opposition, regardless of who the opponent might be.
Anderson said they've had no contact that he knows of with those people, and Richter is acting on his own, with help from community people.
Kreegel also said he has no reason to think Richter was "put up" by those he angered, but he's taking a wait-and-see approach as to whether Richter will be used for payback."There's a lot of time between now and the election," Kreegel said. "We'll just have to see how it all works out."
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Candidates file for state House primaries
Two new candidates have filed for the 71st and 72nd House District seats now held by Republican incumbents Mike Grant and Paige Kreegel.
Dr. Christopher Constance, a Punta Gorda plastic and reconstructive surgeon, filed as a Republican candidate for the 71st District Seat now held by Grant, according to Florida Division of Elections records. The district includes parts of Lee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties, including Port Charlotte.
Meanwhile, Keith Richter, a computer professional from Lehigh Acres, has filed as a Republican challenger to Kreegel for the 72nd District seat. The district includes all of DeSoto County plus portions of Lee and Charlotte counties, including Punta Gorda.
Constance is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He received his MD from the State University of New York at Stonybrook in 1987, then trained in plastic surgery at Pennsylvania State University from 1992 to 1994.
Neither candidate could be reached for comment Wednesday. However, Richter is being represented by his campaign treasurer, who also happens to be his father, Joseph, who lives in LaBelle.
Joseph Richter said that his son is 39, a former Marine, and has run his own computer sales and service business for several years. He added that a formal candidacy announcement will be made next week at the American Legion post in Lehigh Acres.
The Richter candidacy is very much a family affair at this point. Joseph Richter said that Keith's sister, Rose Govanus, will be campaign manager, her duties for a Lee County radiology service permitting.
Both incumbents ran unopposed in the 2006 general elections. But in March, Grant announced that he would seek the District 23 Senate seat now held by Lisa Carlton, who is retiring upon reaching her term limit.
Now, Grant will square off in the January primary against an old House colleague, Nancy Detert, who represented District 70, including Venice and other parts of Sarasota County.
This left Grant's District 71 seat without an incumbent. Port Charlotte funeral director Ken Roberson, runner-up to Kreegel in the 2004 Republican primary, filed in May for Grant's House seat.
You can e-mail Bob Fliss at bfliss@sun-herald.com.
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Lehigh planner seeks state House By news-press.com Staff Originally posted on August 23, 2007
Lehigh Acres resident Keith Richter — a member of the Lehigh Community Planning Corporation — announced his candidacy late Tuesday for the state House of Representatives, District 72 seat.
Richter, a Republican, owns Computer Solutions of Southwest Florida Inc. and is a former public school teacher in Lee, Glades, and Hendry counties. He is teaching at Hodges University in Fort Myers.
Paige Kreegle, also a Republican, from Punta Gorda, now represents the district. It includes parts of Lee and Charlotte counties.Richter, who is married and has three children, said he made his decision to run for the seat after talking it over with his family.
With growth, taxation and insurance issues on people's minds, Richter said he believes he can work with the other elected officials to find practical solutions that make sense.Richter is a graduate of Riverdale High School in east Fort Myers and received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of South Florida and a master's degree in mathematics from Canterbury University.
He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years and is a disabled veteran. He served a term on the Lee County Board of Veterans Affairs from 1994-98. He is a member of American Legion Post 323, and an active life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 94.
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Lehigh resident announces candidacy for State House seatBy MARK S. KRZOS mkrzos@news-press.com Originally posted on August 22, 2007
Lehigh Acres resident Keith Richter — a member of the Lehigh Community Planning Corporation — announced his candidacy late Tuesday for the State House of Representatives, District 72 seat.
Richter owns Computer Solutions of Southwest Florida Inc. and is a former public school teacher in Lee, Glades, and Hendry counties and is currently teaching at Hodges University in Fort Myers.Richter, who is married and has three children, said he made his decision to run for the seat after talking it over with his family.With growth, taxation and insurance issues on people's minds, Richter said he believes he can work with the other elected officials to find practical solutions that make sense to all citizens.
Richter is a graduate from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida He also served in the U.S. Marine Corp for six years and is a disabled veteran. He served a term on the Lee County Board of Veteran Affairs from 1994-1998. He is currently a member of American Legion Post 323, and an active life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 94.
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Resident throws hat in race for District 72 House race
Lehigh Acres resident Keith Richter announced today his candidacy for State House of Representatives, District 72. Paige Kreegel currently is the current representative.
Richter, a 1986 graduate of Riverdale High School, is active in the community as a member of the Lehigh Acres Community Planning Corp. and the Lehigh Spring Festival committee. He received a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida.
Richter also presently is teaching at Hodges University in Fort Myers.He served in the U.S. Marine Corp for six years and is a disabled veteran. Richter also served a term on the Lee County Board of Veteran Affairs from 1994 to 1998. He is a member of American Legion Post 323, and an active life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 94.
Richter owns Computer Solutions of Southwest Florida Inc.,and as a businessman, he said he understands the continuing challenges that face all Florida businesses, especially the ones in District 72. See Wednesday's Citizen for more about Richter and his campaign.
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