My Endorsements

November 4, 2008 is a crucial day for our country as well as our city.

My endorsements:

John McCain

Vote NO on State Amendment 1
Vote YES on State Amendment 2
FACT SHEET
Vote YES on State Amendment 3
Vote YES on State Amendment 4
Vote YES on State Amendment 6
Vote NO on State Amendment 8
More to come on these ballot initiatives



City of Lake Worth:

Dr. Rene Varela, Commissioner District 4


Charter Amendments

VOTE NO

1. 99-YEAR LEASE FOR MANAGING THE SNOOK ISLANDS NATURE AREA AS A NATURE PRESERVE The present Charter provides that City-owned property shall not be leased for more than 20 years without the affirmative vote of the majority of the electors of the City. Through a lease agreement with the City, the County currently manages the Snook Islands Nature Area as a nature preserve. This referendum will extend the lease to allow the County to manage the site as a nature preserve for ninety-nine (99) years. Shall the above described amendment be adopted? NO

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VOTE NO 2. 99-YEAR PROPERTY LEASE: BUILD AND OPERATE NEW YOUTH RECREATION CENTER, 1718 SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET Currently through a lease agreement with the City, the non-profit For The Children Inc. operates youth recreation, free/low cost after-school and summer programs, academic enrichment, mentoring, employment, and arts services on City property located at 1718 South Douglas Street. For the Children Inc. requests a 99-year lease to secure funding to build a new larger center to continue services. A yes vote will extend the lease to 99 years. Shall the above described amendment be adopted? NO