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Originally Posted by Springtides
Why do recreational folks need a commercial representative? On surface its contradictory. Although if you come up with good reason (like JohnR said) I could support it.
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Commercial representative? Frank is a recreational representative. His business is supported by recreational fishermen, if recreational fishermen get the shaft, his business takes the hit. I don't know what "groups" are supposrting his candidacy, I'm pretty sure the RI charter/party boat Assn. will, but I don't think they have an "official" position yet. Frank fought for fair treatment of the recreational sector through his first three terms on the council. He was responsible for recreational fishermen being allowed to fish in the "closed"areas of the GOM. Initially the council wanted to close those areas to all fishing. That move alone should prove his bona fides, but he had a role in many other, albeit smaller, decisions.