Email: john.majeski@patch.com Phone: (813) 528-6772
John Majeski is the editor for the Land O’ Lakes and Lutz Patch sites, a job that allows him to do something different every day. He lives in Tampa and became a first-time father in March 2013.
Beliefs At Patch: We promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.
How would you describe your political beliefs?
Just left of center.
Are you registered with a certain party?
Nope.
How religious would you consider yourself?
I have recently started attending Sunday services again after a decade-long absence.
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Where do you stand on each of these issues?
The biggest issues facing the region are the availability of well-paying jobs, real estate values, rising costs of living and the lack of mass-transit options.
While I know it takes a long time to break old habits, it is very disappointing mass transit improvements are not better supported by the public. I don't think Tampa will reach anywhere near its potential as a city without a modern transit system. Relying solely on roads is simply an old way of thinking.
With improved mass transit, Tampa will be positioned to better attract world-class employers who can provide the well-paying jobs that we all need.
When it comes to real estate values, I am grateful to live in an area of town that has seen less distressed sales than others.
Little Women of Lutz is open to girls 12 to 18 throughout Northwest Hillsborough and Central Pasco counties who are looking for an opportunity to give back to the community.
Rain chances are lower at the start of the week, but forecasters say storms are still possible.
Rain chances are lower at the start of the week, but forecasters say storms are still possible.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Here are a few things the folks at the water cooler might be talking about as we kick off the workweek.
Here are a few things the folks at the water cooler might be talking about as we kick off the workweek.
Land O' Lakes kids weren’t welcomed back to school by a bus that careened out of control like youngsters in Boca Raton. Even so, we’re willing to bet there are some wacky stories out there. We’d like to hear them!
Hey, Land O' Lakes, do you follow this diet?
Wonder what changes you can expect on the Veterans Expressway this week as construction crews continue work on a $386 million widening project? Carrollwood Patch has you covered!
Carrollwood kids weren’t welcomed back to school by a bus that careened out of control like youngsters in Boca Raton. Even so, we’re willing to bet there are some wacky stories out there. We’d like to hear them!
Hey, Carrollwood, do you follow this diet?
Here's what Land O' Lakes neighbors are selling.
Creative Loafing is gearing up for its Best of the Bay competition and we’d like to hear from you on what Carrollwood favorites should be in the running.
Creative Loafing is gearing up for its Best of the Bay competition and we’d like to hear from you on what Land O' Lakes favorites should be in the running.
Registration closes on Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.
Take a guess!
PeerGenius Tutors will be paid an amount that is almost double that of minimum wage, according to the company's co-founder Peter Traub.
K-9 Chino got a personal thank you from county commissioners for his years of service.
“Skip Starbucks Saturday” wants folks to boycott the coffee chain on Aug. 24 to force a change in the company’s guns allowed policy.
