More Mayoral Candidates ..Crowding Up The Field!
And now there are five ! ...
Just in case you are keeping count, the fifth candidate for Mayor of Fort Lauderdale jumped into the fray this week! More about him in a minute!
If you've been following what is sure to be an interesting political cauldron bubbler, you will remember that the race began simple enough; a three term, term limited Commissioner, (Hutchinson), the only candidate for months.
Then, in came the other big gun, the State Representative (Seiler), and the race was on.
Seiler's well attended fund raiser last week
But, as usual, just to make sure there would be a primary in the Mayor's race, in jumped relatively unknown, but well resourced attorney, (Steve Rossi). The newest news on Rossi is that he has officially moved into the city from Wilton Manors (as has Seiler), and word is that he is coming out with a very provocative City financing plan soon!
Then, when some thought it would stop with the three, in leaps former City Commissioner Dean Trantalis. Trantalis is talking confidently about his chances. Trantalis is rather locally famous, and was the only gay citizen in the race when he got in. Add his popularity with much of the beach folks and some other slow-growth residents, and you could see where his entry into the race could muddy things up!
Then came the Colonel, now there are five!
His name is Earl Rynerson, former Gulf War Lt. Colonel, and also GAY ! Now there are two gays! Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall at the Naugle household this week ?
Rynerson at the Florida Dem's Convention
Rynerson has been a resident of Fort Lauderdale for about a decade. He has no political experience here, but boasts that he served as a Commissioner in San Francisco, (that's an appointed position in S.F., kind of like our Advisory Boards, but with real budget approving authority).
Rynerson has little name recognition, but he could get some footing, as it appears that he has made millions in different businesses he has owned. His current business is Clad Tile and Stone, near Fort Lauderdale High School. Rynerson has been making the rounds of the big names in the City, and what he lacks in familiarity, he seems to make up with his personal gusto.
So, stay tuned, I have been predicting 7 total candidates by election day, so there might be two more to go!
Just in case you are keeping count, the fifth candidate for Mayor of Fort Lauderdale jumped into the fray this week! More about him in a minute!
If you've been following what is sure to be an interesting political cauldron bubbler, you will remember that the race began simple enough; a three term, term limited Commissioner, (Hutchinson), the only candidate for months.
Then, in came the other big gun, the State Representative (Seiler), and the race was on.
Seiler's well attended fund raiser last week
But, as usual, just to make sure there would be a primary in the Mayor's race, in jumped relatively unknown, but well resourced attorney, (Steve Rossi). The newest news on Rossi is that he has officially moved into the city from Wilton Manors (as has Seiler), and word is that he is coming out with a very provocative City financing plan soon!
Then, when some thought it would stop with the three, in leaps former City Commissioner Dean Trantalis. Trantalis is talking confidently about his chances. Trantalis is rather locally famous, and was the only gay citizen in the race when he got in. Add his popularity with much of the beach folks and some other slow-growth residents, and you could see where his entry into the race could muddy things up!
Then came the Colonel, now there are five!
His name is Earl Rynerson, former Gulf War Lt. Colonel, and also GAY ! Now there are two gays! Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall at the Naugle household this week ?
Rynerson at the Florida Dem's Convention
Rynerson has been a resident of Fort Lauderdale for about a decade. He has no political experience here, but boasts that he served as a Commissioner in San Francisco, (that's an appointed position in S.F., kind of like our Advisory Boards, but with real budget approving authority).
Rynerson has little name recognition, but he could get some footing, as it appears that he has made millions in different businesses he has owned. His current business is Clad Tile and Stone, near Fort Lauderdale High School. Rynerson has been making the rounds of the big names in the City, and what he lacks in familiarity, he seems to make up with his personal gusto.
So, stay tuned, I have been predicting 7 total candidates by election day, so there might be two more to go!
Another "Who Cares" candidate.
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If you are awaiting an announcement from Gremlin, no dice! Gremlin wouldn't want to be a part of this group of wannabes. Sort of makes one nostalgic for the days of qualilfied candidates.
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I say this is great that we have so many to pick from . I am looking for the one with the ability to propose and carry out a Vision for our City. I am tired of the Elected Officals that just occupied the position and wait for the next crisis to occur.
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Raymond, There are many to pick from but however Seiler is the one that is going to bring back Ft. Lauderdale!
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Nice thought; you may have to keep looking for the "one" until someone else joins this lackluster crowd. Of course with so many candidates in the arena voters may simply devise games of chance to cast their vote! Gremlin
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Maybe Former Chief Roberts will come forward to run for Mayor! There has been rumors I know even from "retired officers."
This election is going to be very interesting by all means!
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Hi Trixie, Please check out Earl Rynerson web Site very well done. www.rynersonformayor.com also any news on how much the budget shortfall will be ? if any
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Sorry Trixie, Rynerson web site is www.earlformayor.com
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tim,
rossi is gay, he doesnt deny it just ask him. 3 gay candidates and cindi who is................ heavily supported by glbt
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Finally, a serious candidate for Mayor.
Rynerson is the only one who seriously wants the job. More to the point, he is the only candidate with a vision for Fort Lauderdale.
Seiler is only looking for a temporary spot until he can go national. Who needs that!
Rossi is only putting his name into the ring to draw more clients to his law firm.
Hutchinson is like Seiler - just a losing retreaded professional candidate.
Trantalis was not serious about public service before, and he will not be this time.
Even if you just vote by elimination of the "flatulent four," you end up with Rynerson. If you look at their desire to serve and what they want to do FOR Fort Lauderdale, there is only one candidate -- Rynerson.
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Seiler has no connection to Fort Lauderdale, or its problems.
Fort Lauderdale deserves more than a political hack who is just looking for a 'parking place' until he can find a better position.
Seiler is raising money from OUTSIDE Fort Lauderdale. This is a campaign finance loophole that should be closed.
Just say no to Jack Seiler.
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