Josh Burgin, 34, of Plant City is making his first run for office in seeking the Republican nomination for an at-large seat on the Hillsborough County commission. Burgin previously served as a state legislative aide, a county commissioner's aide and taught American history and English in Russia.
Fact-checking journalism is the heart of PolitiFact. Our core principles are independence, transparency, fairness, thorough reporting and clear writing. The reason we publish is to give citizens the information they need to govern themselves in a democracy.
In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.
