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Palm Beach
County Commissioner Dist. 3 - In the race for County Commissioner District 3, there are four general contenders. On the Democratic side, Carl McCoy and Shelley Vana and on the Republican side, Bob Kanjian and Cliff Montross. The National Weekly recommends Carl McCoy and Bob Kanjian. McCoy, who served on the Boynton City Commission from 2002-2007, is committed to fighting corruption and predatory lending and encourages responsible development. Kanjian has political experience serving on the Palm Beach County School Board and earning an appointment to the statewide Autism Task Force by Gov. Charlie Crist in 2008. He believes in cutting taxes, making county commission seats nonpartisan and reducing county reserves.
Supervisor of Elections: Arthur Anderson is seeking re-election as the county’s Elections Supervisor. Having received an office stained with the residue of the 2000 recount, Anderson, have had a mammoth task. He four-year run has not been perfect, but is a vast improvement. He has improved operations and modernized the office through technological advancement. He is up against Susan Bucher and Bob Margolis. We recommend that voters support Anderson to stay in office so he may continue improving the once seriously flawed system.
Miami-Dade
Mayor – Carlos Alvarez is seeking reelection after having served the county well in his first term as strong Mayor. Alvarez has demonstrated his willingness to challenge the status quo. He has shown strong leadership in taking on issues, though sometimes unpopular. With the complexity of the county, it takes someone with his sternness to take on the plethora of issues. His two opponents are Joseph Geraldo and Hernandez Rodriquez. We recommend that voters re-elect Alvarez.
County Commission Dist. 1 - Barbara Jordan the popular commissioner is seeking reelection to the She has exhibited strong leadership qualities and has her fingers on the pulse of her community. Jordan, whose district recorded the most foreclosures in Miami, has been championing for relief for homeowners. Having worked as assistant county manager, Jordon is knowledgeable about social-service agencies and has used her link to improve her Northwest Miami-Dade Dist. Jordan fought hard to improve transportation reform. She is up against Linda Stephens. The National Weekly recommends the re-election of Barbara Jordan for County Commission Dist. 1.
County Commission Dist. 2 - Audrey Edmonson is seeking reelection for County Commission Dist. 2 where she was elected to replace former commissioner Barbara Carey Shuler. She has proven to be a competent, diligent commissioner, and deserves a second term. The National Weekly recommends Edmonson over attorney Val Screen who is also vying for the seat.
County Commission Dist. 5 - Davis Yale Patiak is challenging Miami-Dade County Commission Dist. 5 Chairman, Bruno Barreiro for this seat. Barriero is felt to be out of touch with voters, and Patiak has promised to use his experience as a military construction manager to assist the county’s housing agency and build affordable housing.
County Commission Dist. 9 - Dennis Moss, who has been serving the county commission from 1993 has served South Miami district 9 efficiently. He is regarded as a strong defender of the county commission. He is challenged by Martin Lampkin, a Perrine activist. Moss has stayed closely connected to his constituency and his experience will continue to serve his district well. We recommend his reelection.
County Commission Dist. 11 – Whilly Bermudez, a young 31 year old marketing and business executive is challenging three term Commissioner Joe Martinez. Bermudez is favored, as Martinez is believed to have issues of personal ethics related to his tenure on the county commission. With all the issues affecting Martinez now is the opportune time for new energy and fresh ideas. The National Weekly recommends Bermudez.
Commission Dist. 13 – Lourdes R. Aguirre is challenging long term commissioner Natacha Seijas for this seat. Although Seijas is popular with the residents of Hialeah, many residents in the district are dissatisfied with her leadership, and have even initiated a recall against her. Aguirre brings a fresh approach and promises welcome change to the district and the commission.
Judiciary
We recommend the following judges for:
County Court Judge Group 27 - Ian Richards has a sharp brilliant mind and the fact that we have only one Black male judge out of the just under 100 judges in Broward county, having an African American/Black judge elected would be a step in the right direction to bring about balance in our judicial system. Unfortunately, he is up against a sitting judge, Catalina M. Avalos who has demonstrated the presence of mind to offer alternative sentences for juvenile offenders, so they can carve for themselves a better future.
Circuit Judge 17th Judicial Circuit Group 3 – Pedro E. Dijols – He’s proven himself on the bench as an ethical, fair-minded judge with integrity. He is being challenged by Bernard Isaac Bober and Mardi Anne Levey.
Circuit Judge 17th Judicial Circuit Group 21 – Paul Eichner is experienced with over two decades in various areas of law. He believes the courtroom should be the place where people come for impartial and fair treatment. Merrilee Ehrlich and John Robert Howes are also competing.
Circuit Judge 17th Judicial Circuit Group 27 – Steven Brian Feren has been a civil servant for over 20 years and has also practiced law for about the same time. He is ready to move from serving people as a politician to serving them from the bench. Mark W. Rickard and Ed Sugar are also in this race.
Circuit Judge 17th Judicial Circuit Group 34 – Renee Goldenberg has been a sitting judge for 11 years, currently a judge in the family law division. She is highly knowledgeable and is capable of rendering sound judgment. Her sole competitor is Kim T. Mollica.
County Court Judge Group 18 – Julio E. Gonzalez is currently the only domestic violence judge in Broward County and has been working well with our community, to protect the people’s lives. Ellen A Feld is his competitor.
Registered voters are encouraged to exercise their rights through early voting or on Election Day August, 26, 2008.
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