West Tampa voters say help for small businesses, road safety top of mind [Video]

WEST TAMPA, Fla. (WFTS) — Over the years, ABC Action News has heard from countless business owners and residents about the crime in West Tampa.

As we set out to hear the voice of our voters, including our West Tampa voters, we wanted to know if crime will play a big role in which candidates win big for this area.

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For Mario Vernon, crime isn’t a significant factor; but the impact of previous crime spikes plays a role in the issue most important to him.

“I want to see something for small businesses like,” he said. “I started out of my pocket. But if we get something done for more people to open up their own establishments. It’s gonna be good.”

He opened Yo Tires a year …