Clearwater Weather and Climate. Loading Widgetâ¦. Cloudless clear blue skies, golden bright sunshine, the pleasing warmth of the Gulf waters is the summary of typical Clearwater weather, rendering it a climate near perfect. Located in the scenic west coast of Florida, the area experiences a semi-tropical climate. The warm breezes and plenty of sunshine throughout the year render a pleasant atmosphere to stay. Frequent thunderstorms are typical occurrences at bay area during summertime, though short in duration.
30 percent of local government department leaders are women, but only 13 percent of Chief Administrative Officers (CAO) are female, according to a recent ICMA report Tweet this The percentage of women holding local government CAO roles is the same as it was 34 years ago, in 1981, according to the same report Tweet this
Here are some takeaways from the survey of 42,000 elected officials: 71 percent of elected officials are men, 90 percent are white, and 65 percent are white men. White men are 31 percent of the U.S. population but hold 65 percent of all elected offices. White men have eight times as much political power as women of color. This summer, amid the unrest in Ferguson, Mo., that followed the shooting death of an unarmed teenager, the issue of political representation came up. In that town, 67 percent of the population is African American and five of the six council members -- and the mayor -- are white.