Support for Mike Rinder Mark Bunker 2023-06-11 | Mike Rinder is going through a health scare. If you'd like to learn more about this and how you can help visit: mikerindersblog.org/a-new-challenge
Amplify Clearwater and Scientology Mark Bunker 2023-06-10 | We approved some changes to a dangerous stretch of road then at the last minute some backstage maneuvering from the business community stopped the project dead in its tracks. Luckily after this meeting it was determined we would go ahead with the fixes. In the meantime, I point out Scientology's involvement in our Chamber of Commerce.
Clearwater Fire Training Session Mark Bunker 2023-05-28 | Jarett Hood of Clearwater Fire and Rescue walks us through a training session and explains the role of each firefighter.
Toxic Scientology & Stand League Lies Mark Bunker 2023-05-06 | Here are my closing comments from a Clearwater City Council Meeting. The first part relates to this article about the Stand League's twitter account. https://azhlynnes.blog/2023/05/04/hate-monitor-got-busted/The second half relates to attempts by our state senator to delay a much needed revamp of a dangerous section of a city road.
Vice Mayor Mark Bunker Mark Bunker 2023-04-06 | At last night's Clearwater council meeting, we dealt with improving safety on a dangerous stretch of road and I was selected to be Vice-Mayor for this coming year.
Scientology Spokesthetan Ben Shaw is Upset Mark Bunker 2023-03-18 | Ben Shaw sent a couple of demented emails to a reporter at the Tampa Bay Times and cc'd the Clearwater City Hall. Tracey McManus was preparing a new article and asked Ben for a comment. She got a diatribe instead. Here's Tracey's article:tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2023/04/02/church-of-scientology-david-miscavige-rodney-riley-trish-duggan-downtown
People Dont Like Scientology Mark Bunker 2023-03-14 | A new survey of our soon to open renovated Coachman Park brought out many concerns about Scientology and its impact on Clearwater's downtown.
Scientology Ideal Org Open House 2011 Mark Bunker 2023-01-29 | I was in Clearwater Florida back in 2011 to shoot some video when I saw that the new Ideal Org was having an open house in Ybor City. I went to visit and got permission to take pictures and shoot video. I signed in with my own name in the guest book. At the end when I am getting a nerve assist, my phone is being held by a Volunteer Minister who was very suspicious of me and decided he'd had enough and handed the phone back to me.
Land Swap with Scientology: No or Hell No? Mark Bunker 2023-01-10 | Recently departed Clearwater City Manager Jon Jennings was working with David Miscavige to potentially swap some properties between the city and Scientology. Miscavige orchestrated the secret purchases of over $100 million dollars of downtown property to use as leverage to get a piece of land he had been denied. I am tired of Miscavige's lies and blackmail.
Scientology Election Meddling Mark Bunker 2022-12-11 | When it came time to support a vibrant downtown for Clearwater, David Miscavige refused to help. In fact, the only neighborhood that voted more against than for the downtown was that dominated by Scientology. However, they had no problem telling Scientologists not to vote for me when I ran for office.
Scientologys Legal Pressure Exposed Mark Bunker 2022-12-11 | Can Scientology put a gun to your head to force you to sign arbitration papers? Scientology's lawyer's answer may (or may not) surprise you.
David Miscavige is Non-Confront Mark Bunker 2022-12-02 | The tiny leader of Scientology refuses to sit down with Councilmember Mark Bunker to pitch his plans for the properties Scientology has tied up since 2017 leaving them empty in Clearwater's downtown. Is he afraid he might be asked "Where's Shelly?"
Miscaviges Political Bluff Fails! We are Taking Back Downtown Clearwater! Mark Bunker 2022-11-03 | David Miscavige was afraid to vote Yes for Clearwater but we didn't need his vote anyway. Downtown Clearwater's future looks bright! tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2022/11/09/clearwater-vote-has-some-thinking-city-can-act-like-scientology-isnt-there
Yes for Clearwater Means No to Miscavige Mark Bunker 2022-10-21 | My closing comments at the last Clearwater City Council meeting before the Yes for Clearwater referendum vote, asking those worried about Scientology to vote "Yes". yesforclearwater.com
Yes for Clearwater Wins! Slappy Miscavige Weeps. Mark Bunker 2022-10-21 | Election night update: Clearwater voters look like they will overwhelmingly pass a referendum to sell two waterfront parcels to developers who plan to build a $400 million project with high-rise apartments, a hotel and retail. Its the most ambitious attempt in decades to revitalize the city’s downtown, which is largely struggling with vast tracts of vacant properties tied to the Church of Scientology.
Yo Mamas Foods Ribbon Cutting Mark Bunker 2022-10-20 | Yo Mama's Foods is an incredible success story in Clearwater, FL. I was happy to be there for the ribbon cutting to meet founder David Habib and tour his great facility. yomamasfoods.com
Scientology Screws Over Housing Project Mark Bunker 2022-09-18 | Councilmember Mark Bunker ruffles feathers in calling out Scientology meddling in Clearwater's downtown core. tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2022/09/16/clearwater-officials-clash-over-project-you-i-can-settle-it-outside
Scientologys Human Trafficking Lawsuit Mark Bunker 2022-05-06 | David Miscavige and the Scientology organization have been sued by three members over their forced labor as children. I spoke about this at tonight's Clearwater City Council meeting.tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2022/04/28/3-former-scientology-workers-sue-saying-they-were-trafficked-as-children
The Stop Aaron Smith-Levin Campaign Mark Bunker 2022-01-19 | At the end of today's Clearwater City Council work-session, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton lodged a complaint that I had spoiled the proud electoral traditions surrounding council races by making a tweet about Aaron's main challenger for Hoyt's soon to be vacated seat. One thing I had never done was to campaign in a government space which is illegal. Hoyt went on to show how dangerous my tweet was by actively endorsing two currently running candidates from the dais soooo...I guess that was my fault?When I ran for office in 2020, I knew I had no support from the people in power. I would get no backing from anyone but the voters. Same for Aaron in the 2022 race. The establishment is against him and they make it clear in this video that they will fight to get Lena elected. I was asked how I would expect Lena to work with me if she won? Hoyt said he "NEVER WOULD" which I suppose shouldn't surprise me other than he said it out loud. I on the other hand would be happy to work with Lena even though she refuses to even say hi to me when we run into one another. I don't understand that. You have a job to do which is to work to make the city a better place. Petty egos don't help anyone.BYW, I agree that Council member David Albritton is a terrific guy and a great asset for the council. I hope to keep working with him but if he is defeated I will welcome whoever wins and work to help them keep the city strong.I didn't say a bad word about a single candidate when I ran for office and even went out of my way to praise my main opponent in every campaign event. With all of Aaron's flaws, he will stand up to Scientology. That can't be said about Lina.
Scientologys Suppressive Bookends Mark Bunker 2021-12-05 | Clearwater City Council candidate Aaron Smith-Levin spoke at the beginning of the latest council meeting. At the end of the meeting, Councilmember Mark Bunker used his closing comments to talk at the Tampa Bay Times article on city officials sitting down with Scientology's tiny leader David Miscavige. Scientology considers Aaron and Mark to be "Suppressive Persons" which others find silly. tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2021/12/01/scientologys-david-miscavige-discusses-partnership-with-clearwater
Its All About Leverage, Rat Brain! Mark Bunker 2021-12-02 | David Miscavige was so mad that he wasn't able to buy a piece of land in Clearwater that a Scientology plot was put into action in 2017 to buy up as much property as possible to us as leverage to seize that which he covets.
Keeping Clearwater Working...and Scientology at Bay Mark Bunker 2021-11-30 | Councilmember Mark Bunker describes how Scientology affects our city now that our new City Attorney and City Manager are in place. Both agree to sit down with Mike Rinder to understand how David Miscavige operates.
Dining with the SP Candidate! Mark Bunker 2021-11-16 | Councilmember Mark Bunker chats with candidate Aaron Smith-Levin who is in the middle of running to join Mark on the Clearwater City Council. Scientology continues to stab Clearwater in the back and must be confronted.
Pam Akins Retirement Party Mark Bunker 2021-10-24 | Clearwater's illustrious city attorney Pam Akin retired after 27 years of service. Mayor Frank Hibbard made a few comments at the celebration held at the Island Way Grill on October 22, 2021.
Scientology Hecklers at Debate 4 Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | Mark Bunker responds to Eliseo Santana comment that he has "hate in his heart."
Welcome to the Office of Council Member Bunker Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | The Golden Age of Clearwater is upon us.Music by the late John Lorge, a gifted composer and a good friend since our high school years.
Scientology Hecklers at Debate 2 Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | Mark Bunker answers a question about the city's practice of paying for a study, ignoring the results and continuing to pay for more studies on the same subject. Following Mark's comments, Eliseo Santana (also running for seat 2) attacks Mark using Scientology's injunction that tries to shut down anyone protesting Scientology.
Scientology Hecklers at Debate 3 Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | Mark Bunker responds to Eliseo Santana's use of the Scientology injunction and Eliseo follows up with further comments.
Scientology Hecklers at Debate 5 Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | Mark Bunker's closing comments address the disruption caused by the five Scientologists in the room.
Scientologists at the Lisa McPherson Trust Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | We had a Scientology watchdog group called the LMT in Scientology's stronghold of Clearwater, FL back in 2000 and 20001. Here is some raw footage of Scientologists showing up at our offices.
Scientologists Disrupt Event Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | Here's some video from the Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition's Second Candidates Forum for the Clearwater City Council race. Five Scientologists came to expressly to heckle me and support another candidate for seat 2. I expected attacks from Scientology but was surprised to discover their favored candidate joining them in the attacks.
Scientology Hecklers at Debate 1 Mark Bunker 2021-06-24 | Mark Bunker's opening statement in the race for Clearwater City Council is interrupted by five Scientology protestors.
Congrats to the Clearwater HS Class 0f 2021! Mark Bunker 2021-06-17 | Here's the view from stage of our graduating class from Clearwater High School at their ceremony held at BayCare Stadium. It was an honor to be invited to your ceremony.
Invoking Scientology: What is Greatness? by L. Ron Hubbard Mark Bunker 2021-05-21 | The Scientology enterprise is included in a rotating roster of groups leading a prayer to begin the Clearwater City Council meetings. With no actual prayers available, Pat Harney decided instead to read from L. Ron Hubbard's essay, "What is Greatness." youtube.com/watch?v=e_MrZeOJvjUI chose a more appropriate L. Ron Hubbard quote for the closing moments of the meeting.
Scientology Coup Attempt at Downtown Development Board Mark Bunker 2021-04-09 | In an attempt to toss the "Suppressive Person" out of a room full of Scientology OT's, the DDB's attorney comes up with a pretense to get rid of me. tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2021/04/08/could-clearwater-development-board-axe-city-council-member-over-scientology
Letter for Miscavige Mark Bunker 2021-03-23 | tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2021/03/23/cult-city-tour-attendee-arrested-after-damaging-scientology-cameras-with-laserA story about a laser pointed at Scientology's cameras reminded me of when I dropped off a request for an interview with David Miscavige at Scientology's desert compound near Hemet, California. They pointed a strobe light at me and my camera.
Scientology Tours Debated at Clearwater City Council Meeting Mark Bunker 2021-03-19 | Mark Bunker defends the concept of educational tours of Scientology's properties in downtown Clearwater much to the dismay of all the other council members.
Scientology Tour: Super Power Building and Super Fail PI Mark Bunker 2021-03-17 | Part of Cult City Tours Super Fan Benefit Tour on March 13th, 2021 (L.Ron Hubbard's birthday). Aaron Smith-Levin, Mat Pesch, Mike Rinder and Marc Headley share stories outside the Flag Building in Clearwater, FL.www.CultCity.us
Scientology Tour Sea Org Recruiting, Oak Cove Pool and the Ft. Harrison Hotel Mark Bunker 2021-03-16 | Part of Cult City Tours Super Fan Benefit Tour on March 13th, 2021 (L.Ron Hubbard's birthday). David Khan talks about his son being lured into the Sea Org, Mike Rinder explains that Scientology doesn't need a swimming pool and Aaron Smith-Levin leads us to the Fort Harrison Hotel.www.CultCity.us
Scientology Tour: Failed Gelato, Missing Toilet Paper and CMA Lot Mark Bunker 2021-03-16 | Part of Cult City Tours Super Fan Benefit Tour on March 13th, 2021 (L.Ron Hubbard's birthday). Aaron Smith-Levin, Mat Pesch and Marc Headley share stories while touring Scientology properties in Clearwater, FL.www.CultCity.us
Scientology Tour: Sandcastle, Lee Arnold Building and Tom Cruise Condo Mark Bunker 2021-03-15 | Part of Cult City Tours Super Fan Benefit Tour on March 13th, 2021 (L.Ron Hubbard's birthday). Aaron Smith-Levin, Marc Headley and Mike Rinder describe Scientology properties in downtown Clearwater.
Scientology Tour: Flag Ship Service Org, WISE and Park Bench Mark Bunker 2021-03-15 | Part of Cult City Tours Super Fan Benefit Tour on March 13th, 2021 (L.Ron Hubbard's birthday). Aaron Smith-Levin, Claire Headley and Mike Rinder describe properties at and near 118 N. Ft. Harrison.www.CultCity.us
Cult City Tours at the Downtown Development Board Mark Bunker 2021-02-25 | A new business taking people on a walking tour of Scientology's properties in Clearwater, Florida gets a harsh reception from Scientologist Paris Morfopoulis.www.cultcity.us
Dining with the SPs - Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant Mark Bunker 2021-01-27 | Mark Bunker and Aaron Smith-Levin dine downtown in the District. Come enjoy a meal when you're near Clearwater, Florida. We talk about Scientology's impact on the downtown and David Miscavige's unexplained plans for Scientology's properties.
Should Clearwater Partner with Scientology? Mark Bunker 2020-10-20 | The Clearwater City Council held two sessions so far to discuss priorities going forward. We started with a free-flowing conversation about Scientology's impact our downtown and how we should move forward.
Congrats to Leah Remini and Mike Rinder! Mark Bunker 2020-10-19 | Leah Remini won her second EMMY and Mike Rinder won his first for the final season of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. I used my closing comments from the Clearwater City Council meeting to give them a shout-out.
Overcoming Scientologys Impact on Clearwater Mark Bunker 2020-10-19 | Why don't people come downtown? That is what we will seek to answer with a broad survey. I gave others the first crack at mentioning Scientology but ultimately I was the one to say its name.
Follow the New Rule: Ignore Scientology Mark Bunker 2020-08-29 | Scientologists running the Clearwater Downtown Development Board passed a rule to silence talk about Scientology. It didn't take long before it was put into action.
Embrace Scientology Tourism Mark Bunker 2020-08-28 | Clearwater is known for the best beach in the country and the presence of Scientology. What if Clearwater were to embrace both for tourism dollars? Looking for opinions and suggestions.
Shhh...You Cant Mention Scientology In Front of Operating Thetans Mark Bunker 2020-07-09 | The Clearwater Downtown Development Board (made up largely of OT members of Scientology) passed new rules to ensure no one can bring up the topic of Scientology which is one of the major factors that has prevented the downtown from being successfully redeveloped.
