Sun-Sentinel political blog reports today that in Pompano Beach, development is the issue this election…..
redevelopment, density …. sound familiar?
District 1 is the beach area with 3 candidates vying for the seat.
Incumbent McGinn has collected 27,027 dollars and Candidate Dockswell, 21,347.
They have both accepted campaign contributions from real estate interests,but say that these donors do not [...]
Archive for February 8th, 2008
It’s Development, Stupid!
Posted in Local Politics, Opinions on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Results To Be In This Afternoon
Posted in Local Politics on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Update online from Sun-Sentinel…..results for the election for LBTS will be in this afternoon!
If they are indeed certified….
the swearing ceremony will be held in Jarvis Hall on Tuesday Feb.12th at 7 pm!
Let us hope this can finally be put to bed!
Feb.4,2008 Meeting Online
Posted in LBTS Agendas/Meetings on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
For those internet fans ….the Amended Agenda meeting that took place Feb. 4th is now finally available online at the town website….
www.lauderdalebythesea-fl.gov
The Town Boards
Posted in Local Politics on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
There is an anticipation like none I have witnessed for a while, not only of what this newly elected commission will do, but who will be serving on the town boards….
I have heard here and there that those who are interested in volunteering their time are on an upturn.
Those who hesitated in the past, [...]
They Voted With Their Pocketbooks
Posted in Opinions on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Throughout the campaign that just ended I was often asked about the condos and how I thought they were going to vote.
My reply was always the the same from beginning to end, “With their pocketbooks!”
I live in Sea Ranch Club, and am all too familiar with the neverending assessments that have become an unpleasant way [...]
Jenne Denied Pension By State
Posted in State Politics on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Sun-Sentinel online has just posted that the state has denied former Sheriff Ken Jenne his pension of $134,500 a year!
Jenne plans to appeal, according to his Attorney, and has until Feb. 22nd to do so.
The state got this one right!
Commission Meeting Murders In Missouri
Posted in News on February 8, 2008 | No Comments »
Just out on the news, a shooting in Kirkland, Missouri tonight at a local commission meeting !
A gunman walked into the council meeting and killed 5 people including two police officers, others including the mayor and 2 councilmen, were injured.
This was a regular attendee at the meetings, who was [...]
