Support for Mark

Endorsements.

People who know Mark’s work—and the stakes for Clearwater—are standing with him.

In their words · 2024

Leah Remini and Mike RinderLeah Remini & Mike Rinder
“He is the sort of bulwark that stands against the complete and utter domination of the city government by Scientology.”

— Mike Rinder

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Voices of support.

Mark is proud to have the support of people who have seen his independence, persistence, and commitment firsthand.

The endorsement goes both ways

The Nash Keys Dueling Piano Bar

Tony Tello and The Nash Keys Dueling Piano Bar.

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I gratefully accept Tony’s endorsement—but I also want Clearwater to know that I endorse Tony and The Nash Keys right back.

Performers at the dueling pianos inside The Nash Keys

Only one side of one block of downtown Cleveland Street is not owned by Scientology. Tony and his business partner lease their space, yet they have invested millions of their own dollars in The Nash Keys and neighboring storefronts—and those businesses have moved in.

Tony Tello entered the lion’s den, brought Cleveland Street back to life, and proved that independent businesses can succeed downtown despite Scientology’s presence.