By Justin George, Times Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
TAMPA — On the heels of mayoral candidate Dick Greco's neon-orange campaign signs depicting a waving hand, District 6 City Council candidate Kelly Benjamin has decided to mimic his style — feet first.
Benjamin's campaign has created a new sign that will be rolled out next week featuring a leg, foot and the slogan: "Kelly for Council! Tampa needs a kick ..."
"Much has been made of the bizarre hand appearing in Dick Greco's stickers and signs," he said in an e-mail. "While I'd be happy to work with Greco or any of the highly qualified candidates running for mayor, Tampa needs a kick much more than it needs an enigmatic hand that looks like the cover to Stephen King's Thinner.
"For Tampa to move forward in being a better city to live, work, and raise a family ...