Lake Worth getting ready for March 2016 Election

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Our next election will be held on March 15, 2016.  It will cost the city of Lake Worth the same amount as last year, $36,400. As previously reported, all three incumbents have reapplied and will run again for reelection:  Scott Maxwell in District 1, Mayor Pam Triolo and Andy Amoroso District 3.

Tonight this resolution 56-2015 is on Consent Agenda agreeing to the use of equipment and election services with the Supervisor of Elections as well as designate the Municipal Canvassing Board--the City clerk, the Internal Auditor and one person from the legal field, either a retired judge or attorney with knowledge of constitutional laws. Earlier in the year, Glen Torcivia chose Diana Lewis former judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court to be the third person on Lake Worth's Canvassing Board.

If you recall during the General Obligation Bond Referendum on August 26, 2014 where the city lost by 25 votes, there was an uproar within the city government and bad feelings developed between the City and Susan Bucher, Supervisor of Elections. Bucher was a part of the Canvassing Board.

Our city complained about this referendum being defeated, losing by 50.40% of the vote, and went after Susan Bucher, poll volunteers and those at some of our precincts for not counting 14 votes because of various issues like not signing their ballot. Also the city didn't like having to pay a charge of $400 for copies and refused to pay the SOE's legal fees.

So later, Bucher said "get lost" and the city developed its own canvassing board. I would be a lot happier if Susan Bucher was part of that board.

Lake Worth's Canvassing Board

Glen Torcivia chose Diana Lewis former judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court to be the third person on Lake Worth's Canvassing board. She was elected on September 10, 2002, and took office the following January. In 2008, she was elected to a new term that ended on January 5, 2015. She was defeated in her bid for re-election in 2014 primary election, and therefore stepped down in January 2015.

Susan Bucher has a memory like an elephant

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It was a two hour meeting that should have lasted only an hour.  Commissioner McVoy changed that when he complained that he had not been recognized by Mayor Triolo prior to the vote, (who now has the distinction of being the biggest bully on the dais with John Szerdi coming in at second place). He wanted to pull two items for discussion that were on the Consent Agenda. The prevailing vote can bring it back and that's what the Vice Mayor did with a vote of 5/0.  Glad he did, as it was the only thing on the Agenda that was interesting other than Greg Rice's Planning & Zoning report. But wait a moment--the mayor totally forgot the Electric Utility portion of the Agenda which is placed near the end of the meeting and poor Clay, the Utility Director, waited there for two hours to speak.  So, it probably would have been a much longer meeting after all.

The city wants to amend the city canvassing board as Susan Bucher will not be a party to that service for Lake Worth that she provides to all the other municipalities.  Gee, do you think it had anything to do with the city's demands after the general obligation bond vote this past August and treating her like an ogress?  Did it have to do with the city, in its outrage for losing the election, looking to find fault anywhere it could even going so far as to have citizens bring in their horror stories as to why they could not vote? The State said that the 14 provisional ballots should have been counted in that election and Glen Torcivia, city attorney, told Bucher that the city would not pay the cost of her legal fees. Lake Worth also demanded copies of documents that the SOE wanted to charge $400 for and the city balked.  The city also suggested that the Canvassing Board (Bucher and two county Judges) were in violation of Florida Sunshine Law, allegations that were unproved and unfounded. Or maybe it was the icing on Bucher's cake when Bornstein called her "condescending."

On January 6, 2015, the City Commission approved Resolution No. 02-2015 designating the City’s Canvassing Board and amended agreement with Susan Bucher's office for vote processing equipment use and election services believing that all was well with the SOE and it would be business as usual--forgive and forget. Shortly after the Supervisor of Elections received the agreement from Lake Worth, the City received word that Bucher was declining to serve on the Lake Worth City’s Canvassing Board.

So, the city manager was forced to come up with its own canvassing board. His suggestion was that it should be comprised of  the City Clerk or her designee, Community Redevelopment Agency Chairperson or his designee, and an attorney practicing law in Palm Beach County or his/her designee. Commission McVoy suggested the city clerk, our Internal Auditor and an attorney or a retired judge with Vice Mayor Maxwell suggesting a retired judge with a Constitutional law background.  McVoy's suggestion passed on a 5/0.

Lake Worth Still Feeling the Sting

Someone commented on the Peter Timm blog that running a commission meeting is not easy. Well, perhaps, perhaps not.

Running a meeting shouldn't be that difficult.  There is an order for everything. You follow Robert's Rules; you follow an agenda. You take blue cards from those who want to speak. The clerk has a timer.

On September 5, 2014, when the city was gathering testimony from folks who experienced difficulty in voting on August 26th, they had solicited the help of those who might have had a problem in voting, real or other wise. Some of them were not directly involved but spoke about it anyway with hearsay or other "horror" stories. On top of that, the City allowed them to rant on and on...no 2 minutes for any of them, as they were trying to make a case because they had just lost a major election after pouring tons of money into it and were feeling the sting.

Now the city just won't give up.  They are going to pursue a meeting with the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board (the Supervisor of Elections and two Judges) on LW taxpayer's dime for the sole purpose of telling them how the city "thinks" that the process for future elections should be improved. They want to "clean up" the process...for the entire State of Florida and Palm Beach County.

As I have previously stated, even if all 14 provisional ballots had been counted in Lake Worth that were attributed to some sort of clerical error, the city STILL WOULD HAVE LOST. Out of 3,115 votes, only 14 were rejected because of error. This is less than a one-half of one percent error margin, a significant phenomenon in itself, and  Lake Worth had the highest voter turnout in the County.

Commissioner McVoy analyzed it correctly on Tuesday night when he said that there is a "State law that governs this and it's not our purview to do that...it is unlikely that it will ever be a 100% process."  Why is this Lake Worth's responsibility?  Why should we be paying billable hours to two attorneys to do this when the election involved 38 municipalities?  Is it because all of a sudden we want to be ethical and transparent?

Torcivia to Spillias - Tit for Tat -

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"I am not aware of anyone at the City Commission meeting taking issue with the composition of the county Canvassing board or the reputation of the County judges serving on the Board," said city attorney Glen J. Torcivia. He still brings up Sunshine Law issues he feels were violated.

Let's put more billable hours into this. "We're right, you're wrong."

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The Bullies and the Budget

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All is fair in love and war it has been said.  Ever since the AGAINST voters won on August 26th, there has been a war of sorts.  Actually it started before the election when some people on social media commented incessantly promoting the city's side of the argument and why we should vote in a humongous debt.  You had to wonder if they had a day job. They often times resorted to personal insults, something they do quite well. The mayor was offended about a graphic I did with her picture burning, an idiom illustrating the crash and burn of the Lake Worth 2020 initiative. After all, she is the policy leader in Lake Worth who was pushing for the bond.  She was offended as she often is at any thing she believes to be critical of her or her regime. She rallied her political troops to insult me in every way imaginable and she condoned it again last night during public commentary. It made her feel good.

As a tidbit, Mayor Triolo did mention the memorial service for John Tsakon and it being that night at E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens leaving off the first part of the name, DORSEY.

We are all public figures and have the right of free expression. However, twisting the intent just to denigrate is a form of bullying.  This dais consists of a few bullies.  As a blogger on the other side of this issue and many others, I put myself out there with my beliefs and therefore I am subject to the insults from those on the other side of politics where I am insulted every day especially where another blogger relishes in the personal attack.  It is all a form of insecurity and bullying. Even Commissioner Szerdi had to weigh in on what's "good taste and what's not."  Good is when you agree with them. We all need to have bigger shoulders and stop crying in our beer. You lost.

Last night's meeting was interesting in the fact that the commission passed a budget sprinkled with Lake Worth 2020, 4 to 1 with Amoroso dissenting.  He did not give a reason from the dais but I asked him why.  He said it was certain policies that bothered him--we were getting a new Human Resource manager in a few weeks and he wanted to confer with him/her and also the fact that the 2020 bond program was mentioned in the budget.

As an example and similar to the Water System where an additional $6,151,000 transfer from reserves is planned for the LW 2020 project in FY 2015 and where rates will be going up at 5%, the Local Sewer System is faced with the challenges of funding a larger CIP resulting from the Lake Worth 2020 program. As such, the FY 2015 RSA identifies an annual rate increase of 8.00% per year through FY 2019 in order to fund the capital needs of the system without the issuance of additional debt. Last night they passed the 5% and the 8% respectively.

Also, Design and construction of water distribution and sewer collection improvements are included in the Park of Commerce, Lake Worth 2020 and 2” steel water line capital projects.  As Steve Carr told us, the budget did not include any Lake Worth 2020 projects in the Capital Improvement Plan, but nevertheless, water and sewer rates are going up.

The millage remains the same as last year.  The city chose not to roll it back.  They do need all the money they can get but still voted to reduce our electric rate another 4.25% which is basically all politics--they reduced the electric but went up on the water and sewer.

The City Attorney is still compiling his case against the Supervisor of Elections and the "disenfranchisement" of voters.  He mentioned a violation of Sunshine Law again.  I just wonder what the Canvassing Board thinks of that charge when it consisted of two court judges.

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Sunshine Law and Public Commentary

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We just aren't engaged in our city. And it's not often the people's fault. We just plain don't know what's going on and when we do know about a meeting, we have two minutes to let the commission know what's on our mind.  The two minute rule started with Jeff Clemens who was supposed to evaluate it after six months and hopefully go back to the way it was, three minutes. That commission liked it so much, they kept it. Why did they like it? Because they don't really have any use for the opinion of the residents they serve and this commission and city manager love the short agenda. They get to leave early, pass all expensive stuff on Consent Agenda, discuss little. At the county level, SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES; however based on the number of Comments by the Public cards received, the Chair may reduce speaking time to 2 MINUTES.

We had Lois Frankel here this past week and she was scheduled at City Hall on Wednesday at 6pm for a discussion on the community.  How many people even knew about this meeting? I wouldn't have known  she was even in town if she had not been spotted with Scott Maxwell at Callaros. It was on the City Calendar but not posted as a city meeting.  Did the city send out any notice of this meeting?  Did you get a call from your commissioner?

The city attorney was worried about a possible Sunshine Law violation at the Canvassing board when they were scrutinizing the provisional ballots from this last election. Two people had left the room at the same time. Well, bringing up Sunshine law violations is something we all should worry about. How much is discussed behind closed doors in this city? Is the city manager acting as a conduit when he meets with each commissioner, one on one? How are we to know? It is not a transparent commission (even the Newsletter says nothing) and many people have told me that they never even get a reply to their e-mails from this administration.

So, they don't want to hear what you have to say and go merrily along doing what they want to do...coming up with some Florida Statute to fill their narrative to go against the will of the people. Whose side are they on anyway? Not all the people they represent.

We now can speak to Consent Agenda items some of which total over $2 million as it did a few weeks ago. It took a law to allow the people to speak. And if it weren't for the United States Constitution, we would never have the right of free speech, at least not in this city.

Lewis, Longman & Walker, a Tallahassee law firm/lobbying house and were outside attorneys for the City of Lake Worth sent a memo last year to its many clients advising them of the new law that was effective on October 1 and passed by the Florida Senate on a 40/0 vote with only two dissenters in the House. The memo urged them to make sure they have the right policies on board.

“While the Sunshine Law has long required meetings boards or commissions to be open to the public, the law has not heretofore guaranteed a right to participate. Except for a few limited exceptions, the law expands the Sunshine Law in a manner that guarantees the right the public to be heard at meetings governmental bodies.”

"The law is enforceable by injunction in circuit court and if a court determines that a board or commission took any action in violation of section 286.0114, the court will assess attorney’s fees against the board or commission.”

Fine and dandy; we now get to speak to something where the commission just wants to spend  your money. Little discussion happens on Consent items because we don't understand the item and if we want to know about it, staff doesn't tell us or get back to us in an e-mail prior to the meeting. Consent should be about housekeeping items not items spending tremendous amounts of taxpayer money.

I received a comment from someone who was irate about my graphics and comments regarding what she feels is a hard and unfair approach to this commission who she believes are nice people and trying to do a good job and I'm just in the way of their mission. Well, her opinion was allowed here as she didn't personally attack this blogger, she only disagreed. However, I must say, that I don't have the same opinion at all and this commission, as shown on Friday night, was all into hearsay and would not allow an opinion that differed from their narrative and goal.

Freedom of speech is not alive and well in Lake Worth and the dais is simply not interested as to why one-half of the voters rejected their plan.  

The comment that was disallowed by Mayor Pam Triolo

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Lake Worth City Attorney Torcivia spent at least 15 minutes at the beginning of the meeting discussing what had happened at the Canvassing Board and interjecting his opinion. Below is a comment that was turned in on a blue card and was disallowed by the Mayor saying it was "opinion." The first paragraph addresses the same subject as Mr. Torcivia.

At the Supervisor of Elections Canvassing Board your City Attorneys objected to virtually every Lake Worth provisional ballot that the Board decided did not count, including even ballots that were unsigned. Does this Commission think that objecting to the exclusion of unsigned ballots lends any credibility to your attempt to discredit the recent vote?

Rather than spending your time looking for a different result, I respectfully suggest that you explore and implement strategies that will expand the City coffers and enable us to repair our infrastructure gradually with increasing funds rather than creating long term massive debt.

Patrick Murphy's form of justice

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You would think that Patrick Murphy would want to know who got the most votes.

Campaign officials for Patrick Murphy, Democrat candidate for the congressional district 18 race, are calling their candidate the winner because the St. Lucie Canvassing Board has missed the noon deadline to certify results to the state Division of Elections.

The memory card failed!

This all should have been thoroughly checked last night. West seeks hearing after Murphy camp declares victory when St. Lucie board misses deadline.

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Congressman Allen West granted Re-Count

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Yesterday, a Treasure Coast Judge declined to intervene in the West/Murphy case. He left it up to the Canvassing Board. "We have the responsibility to try and restore trust in an elections process that has been shrouded in uncertainty," said Tod Mowery, Canvassing Board member.

In spite of the demonstrations in front of the St. Lucie Courthouse by anarchists and those wanting to diss democracy, beginning at 9:00am this morning, St. Lucie County will recount ALL 37,379 votes that were cast in early voting.

Recount in the West/Murphy race has begun

Election officials in St. Lucie County are recounting early votes cast in the hotly contested race for Florida's 18th district's House seat between Tea Party favorite Rep. Allen West and his challenger, Democrat Patrick Murphy.

The St. Lucie County Canvassing Board announced late Saturday it had set an “emergency meeting” to start at 7 a.m. Sunday at its headquarters, to “recount all ballots cast during early voting.” The number of early ballots is estimated by officials to be roughly 37,000.

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Clemens/Bernard Re-Count

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At the moment, the Supervisor of Elections office is counting the provisional ballots. They should have an answer tomorrow. I was told that it would not be up on their web site tonight as they close at 5pm.

The problem:  There was a change in the voting law.
Voters who move from one county to another must file a provisional ballot if they haven't already changed their address with the supervisor's office. Previously, Florida voters could change their address at the polls and fill out a regular ballot. This is one of the situations that we encountered when we were petitioning--voters had moved and not yet changed their address with the SOE.

Bucher said that Palm Beach County officials have to check with 11 other counties to make sure that the provisional voters did not vote in two places.

"Under state law, a margin less than a quarter percentage point requires a so-called "hand" recount. The 35 votes is less than a quarter percent. Provisional’s cast for example are when voters show up at the wrong polling location and all provisional’s have to be approved by the canvassing board. Both Mack and Bernard tell CBS12 reporter Chuck Weber they agree with the process and look forward to the final results. If a hand recount is required it would take place either Friday or Saturday."

Voting Precincts

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Last night as I was following the elections, 12 precincts out of 14 had reported and the mayoral race was neck and neck at 49% each. After all the precincts had reported, Triolo went way ahead. It was not Murry Hills that brought home the bacon for Pam Triolo but College Park, her own neighborhood. Not including absentees or provisional votes, College Park gave her 322 votes to Waterman's 151.

The condo neighborhoods along Lake Osborne Drive went with Waterman. Elderly people are much more reluctant to embrace change. They have learned from years of experience that usually you just substitute one turkey for another as Maxine would opine. The fact of the matter is, no one really bothered politicking out here because 1) 75% of our residents are not here and 2) there are some canvassing restrictions at some of the condo communities such as Murry Hills. They won't let you step one foot on the grounds there. This is why old people don't have any leverage and usually lose out such as the trolley, shuffleboard courts and the like. They make it difficult for themselves.

Triolo won 8 precincts and Waterman won 6. Waterman's largest support was in precinct 7090 with 156 votes to Triolo's 96. You have to pick up a lot of votes in College Park if you want to win an election in Lake Worth.

Inquisitor General confronts Rachel Waterman

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Wes Blackman asked candidate Rachel Waterman a series of questions that he and his friends wanted answered. Following are the questions and answers that have been posted fairly and accurately to the best of my ability. Some of the questions, however, were not what I would call fair, i.e., #1.

1. Question: In Today's post she says she better represents the "diversity of Lake Worth." Since in Lake Worth diversity means those that want businesses and growth and those that don't, how does she plan to bridge that gap? (totally ridiculous and false assumption) What are her plans for growth? What types of business will she hope to attract, and how?
ANSWER: I am eager to work with both existing businesses and current residents to determine the right mix of businesses. I am interested in commercial inventories, a reanalysis of labor and demographic data now that we have 2010 census info, marketing strategies to attract businesses utilizing that data and looking specifically at industries for the park of commerce particularly those that lend themselves to job creation, commercial redevelopment along Dixie, and finding ways to incentivize revitalization of the South Federal motel/hotel corridor as a key component of our tourism infrastructure. We need to involve our Latino-owned businesses and Haitian-owned business more. We need to serve as a conduit for our businesses about resources available to them for job creation bonuses, infrastructure and capital development, and more. I would like to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association to address their concerns and provide them with support.

2. QUESTION: What are her plans, if any, for the Gulfstream Hotel?
ANSWER:I don’t have any plans for the Gulfstream. It is a beautiful property. I would be thrilled for it to be re-opened and once again be an asset to our community.

3. QUESTION: Why did she do a 180 on her response re running in November and the chicken issue between the Playhouse and the Eden Place/College Park forums?
ANSWER: I was nervous, it was my first question and I did not answer it clearly. I am honored to have won 41% of the vote in the special election and hope to serve as Mayor now and into the regular two year term. My opponents twisted my words regarding the chickens issue. I think the chicken issue is divisive and not appropriate to bring forward as we have critical financial and public safety issues to address.

4. QUESTION: What, honestly, is her commitment re November?
ANSWER: will be running in November.

5. QUESTION: What, honestly, is her position on chickens?
ANSWER: I eat chicken. I eat eggs. I think having chickens in the city is divisive and distracting from more important work that needs to be done.

6. QUESTION: What is her relationship with Cara Jennings? I am sure that she knows that 802 North A is where Cara used to live since she said the owner is an "old friend"?
ANSWER: My friend has owned it since 1995, according to PAPA. According to Ray, Cara has never been a resident in his home as long as he has owned the property. I think your reader has inaccurate information. Cara and I have mutual friends, but we are not directly friends.

7. QUESTION: What is the story behind all her foreclosures and liens?
ANSWER: I worked for an organization affected severely by the economic downturn and ultimately was closed. I was unable to sustain my financial obligations without an income and eventually lost my home and rental property. I am one of the 250,000 families in Florida that have dealt with a foreclosure since 2007.

8. QUESTION: When, honestly, did she move to Lake Worth (this time) (she was homesteaded in Brevard County in 2010 and on the Pleasant City (WPB) board in 2010) and what can she do to make us believe that she is here for the long run?
ANSWER: I moved back to Lake Worth on September 1, 2009. My husband stayed behind in Brevard County at our home as his studio was there. I never served on the Pleasant City Board. Again,you have incorrect information. I love Lake Worth and plan to raise my family here. I moved back because I am committed to Lake Worth.

9. QUESTION: I would ask Waterman to prove she has actually lived here 6 months, explain her multiple foreclosures and other financial woes and how she can any investment in lake worth if she I'd not even paying rent
ANSWER: My residency was established in order for me to run for office. I am financially and personally invested in the city – from my children taking dance classes downtown, to my husband running his art studio/foundry, we are invested. I am willing to adjust my lifestyle to accommodate the small salary provided as mayor supplemented by my contracts with clients.

10. QUESTION: I'd like to know Are the 3 foreclosures (one with 7 WPB liens filed against it) filed in Palm Beach County under the name Rachel B. Waterman as a defendant, her? If so how can she make sound fiscal decisions regarding the management of Lake Worth? Explain, explain, explain. Please verify your information. 7 liens have never been filed. There is one that was reprocessed
ANSWER: Being one of the 250.000 families in Florida that have dealt with a foreclosure since 2007 is a reality many are facing due to the economy. I have run a successful business as does my husband. I have been the Director of two non-profits – all qualities that show I am able to make sound fiscal decisions.

11. QUESTION: What action does she think City needs to take toward resolving outstanding unpaid liens, stepping up code enforcement, the present foreclosure crisis and an on going and growing reduction in property tax income to LW? How will the city provide services without revenue?
ANSWER: I think we need to utilize all tools within our power to address unpaid liens; have fair and uniformly applied code enforcement; and address absentee landlord issues. We need to support the CRA and other organizations in their efforts to transform foreclosed properties into affordable homes for new home buyers. We need to be firm with bank-owned properties to ensure they are well maintained and do not present public safety or public heath risks. We need to increase revenue streams. This is why I am the best candidate for mayor. I know how to utilize existing tools and programs to attract multiple revenue streams for projects; how to leverage funding through matching grants and community loan fund initiatives; and I am creative and innovation in program design, budgeting, and implementing processes that streamline service provision enabling staff to increase results with less staff. I have worked in increasingly restrictive budgetary environments most of my professional career and have the skills to address the current fiscal situation in Lake Worth. Anyone can make things work in times of surplus with a blank check. But, I have the skills to accomplish results in an environment with less resources and less staff.

12. QUESTION: Her address listed on the PBC cases is in Mims, FL, when did she move to Lake Worth and for what reason?
ANSWER: I have answered these questions. Please see above.

13. QUESTION: There is a Brevard county case Discover Bank vs. Rachel B. Waterman for indebtedness - is this her?
ANSWER: I am unaware of this case.

14. QUESTION: There is a Brevard county mortgage against property in the amount of $375,000 listing Rachel B.Waterman as the mortgagor. Is this her?
ANSWER: Yes, this was my home.

15. QUESTION: I have a couple of things that I’m wanting some clarification on, in the PBP article in February she said; "Lake Worth has a personality. It has a vibe. We live in a town where the right-wings are Democrats. There is money in social progressivism." How does Lake Worth make money on “social progressivism”?
ANSWER: By marketing our community to other socially progressive communities and niche markets. By marketing LW in GLBT media outlets, for example. We have to recognize that the socially progressive nature of Lake Worth is relatively unique and we should be capitalizing on it for tourism development purposes, to attract new businesses that either cater to this population or owned by people who would want to live in our type of community, as well as new homeowners looking for what we uniquely have to offer.

16. QUESTION: Could you ask her if Cara decided to run for mayor in November would she dropout of the race in November. Or, maybe you might ask her this; earlier this year Cara asked on her FB page, "I am taking a poll...do you think I should run for Lake Worth Mayor in the special election on June 28?" Waterman's response: Yippee! I'll campaign for you!!!!!!
ANSWER: I will not drop out of the race. My family and I have invested much time and effort in my Mayoral bid and I take seriously the path I have chosen. My fb response was before I ever considered running

17. QUESTION: Did she talk with Cara and asked her for her support before she decided to run for Mayor?
ANSWER: No – I spoke with my husband.

18. QUESTION: Ask her about the census job and her Cara connection
ANSWER: I was hired by the Census to lead the Group Quarters Enumeration Process. The team I led finished with the highest quality rating in the district in the least amount of time (second only to one other office in GA). As such I was offered the position to lead the enumeration of the entire city of Lake Worth and beyond, supervising 178 local employees and accomplishing the entire door to door canvassing operation in less than 6 weeks. There was no connection with Cara.

19. QUESTION: There seems to be a general concern about your personal financial condition, the need for you to do private work related to your profession in order to earn money and how that will be balanced between your commitment as Mayor of Lake Worth and being a mother of two.
ANSWER: For decades women have proven that they can work and raise a family. Like other elected officials who work outside of their city workload, so will I. I wonder if Dave Vespo was asked this question when he ran for office with a young child and a job at the bank.

Things to Remember on November 3

Two important things to remember tomorrow--

Bring photo ID to the Polling Place.
Florida Law requires that you bring a photo ID with your signature with you when you go to the polls to vote on Election Day. Acceptable forms of ID are: Florida Driver’s License, Florida Identification Card, United States Passports, Debit/Credit Cards, Military ID Cards, Student ID Cards, Retirement Center ID Cards, Neighborhood Association ID Cards, Public Assistance Identification.

Bring proof of signature.
If the picture identification does not contain the signature of the voter, an additional identification that provides the voter's signature shall be required.However, all registered voters will be permitted to vote even if they forget to bring identification, but they will be required to vote by provisional ballot. The canvassing board shall determine the validity of the ballot pursuant to Florida Statute 101.048(2).