Snubbin Stevey!
Former beach President Steve Glassman is feeling downright snubbed by the Fort Lauderdale City Commission.
Glassman has been trying to volunteer his efforts on a Fort Lauderdale
advisory board, for quite awhile, but to no avail. Glassman thinks he's being ignored for consideration due to his 2009 run for the City Commission. Glassman lost his effort to the incumbent Charlotte Rodstrom.
So Glassman's frustrations with his failing effort had him send the following e-mail to the Mayor (and then the Commissioners, this week).
Jack,
First, let me congratulate you on your re-election - all the best!
Watching today's meeting (and prior meetings), I am reminded of a
conversation you and I had at a function in South Middle River after the
2009 election. You told me to stay involved because the City needed people
like me to contribute and stay active. I said I would apply for a few of
the Advisory Boards where I felt qualified to assist.
Subsequently over the past few years, I have witnessed openings on several
of these Boards and when my name is called by the Clerk, Charlotte typically
begins to babble some nonsense and then you say, "Let's get some names."
That happened again a few minutes ago, and so I am wondering, am I
blacklisted for some reason? Having served on several Boards including P&Z
for three years, I believe that I am qualified for Board of Adjustment and
the other Boards where I have applied.
Thanks for listening.
Steven
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So far, only Commissioner Rogers has replied to Steve. Rogers says there is " no problem from his end".
So whose end has the problem? .... I'll keep you informed -
Tim
Steve Glassman has excellent facilitation skills as evidenced by his role at the Central Beach Alliance for seven years. His contribution to that organization operations were outstanding until at some point he decided to take another path which led to accusations of his being ethically challenged. "A developers' pawn" was one such accusation - there is a YouTube video where he denies this.
But who on the City Commission has not had to make compromises? And just what are the motivations of many of the people who put themselves up to serve on advisory boards? Not all of those are based on altruism or a desire to serve. It's evident the City Commission know what they are dealing with here and are listening to a Commissioner still bruised by Glassman's electioneering tactics. They don't want to open Pandora's box.
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Dear So-called founder aka Chris Beck - you were not a co-founder of CBA - so stop the lies. The only path that Steve took was one of compromise and ratonal thinking. He realized that we needed to approve projects that made sense and made the CBA much more respected, moderate, and sane while building membership to record numbers. It was a pleasure to serve with him all of those years and many tell me that the CBA has never been the same since he stepped down as president. Please be fair and stop the hate. Everyone knows your issues and remember when and why you stopped being nice to Steve.
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Sherylynn:
Curious. Who did start the cba and when?
Thanx.
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Alison Childs, John Street, and Diane Smart in around 1998. Chris Beck might have been one of the first members to join, but he did not found the organization.
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The developer's tool label makes no sense. I remember when we fought a propsed hotel just a few feet away from our building in 2007-8- it was a bad project in many ways and the developer bussed in supporters who joined
CBA at the last meeting to vote in favor of the project. Steve did a masterful job in controlling an overflow crowd at the meeting and after much debate, he spoke out against the project and we voted it down. Later, we went to P&Z Board where Steve led the discussion against the development and it failed on a close vote. We are forever grateful.
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he was appointed to planning and zoning by the (first term) district commissioner. he rewarded her by filing to run for comm. cardinal rule he broke. as long as she is on comm. he will sit on the bench as this 'collegial' body sticks together (external threat creates internal unity)IMO. his credibility is zilch and he will not be trusted IMO.
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Hey let’s be honest here, wasn't Mike Ferber Charlotte's appointee on the Planning and Zoning Board, stepped down to run against her a couple months ago, and then she just reappointed him Tuesday despite his bizarre views, which apparently include ideas that even invalidate proper zoning as a legitimate function of government.
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your correct but it was engineered this time to play a certain way and ferber did his part and got promised reward. there was no designated part for glassman he ran for office on his own (and its his right to do so in theory) just not how broward and fort lauderdale politicos works. not glassmans fault he seems to be knowledgeable and maybe a swell guy except when it comes to challenging those that don't want to be challenged. he would have less criticism if he wasn't her appointee but he still would not get on boards now. this is how the unspoken rules govern. stay tuned till March 2015
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Glassman was appointed to the P&Z Board by former Commissioner Dean Trantalis when Rodstsrom stepped down to run for office. He was later re-appointed to the Board by Rodstrom.
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Steve, Looks like your name is mud in this town, you might even have to move back to Buffalo.
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Very scary prospect. Very scary, indeed.
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2009. Goes around saying he supported Jack Seiler for Mayor when all along he supported his opponent. Now 2012, he wants to be the "first to congratulate him"? "Developers' pawn"?
All I can say is "wow"! If someone is sneaky enough to do something so unethical like this, how can anyone trust him as a CBA member let alone an advisory board member. It makes you wonder to what extremes Mr. Glassman will go to get his way. That is very scary. The CBA and the residents of the beach should not take this lightly.
The Commission are right to nix this individual. Wonder what he us doing behind the scenes? Scary. Very scary indeed.
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Can you read? It says, "First, let me congratulate you..." not that he wants to be the first to congratulate him. Gee. And that would be unethical? The rest of your post is a bit hysterical. Please.
I have worked on several Boards with Steve from his days as a County employee and have seen the good work that he did for many underserved in the community. You obviously don't know him, but have rushed to judgement.
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I have worked with Steve Glassman for many years at the beach, and have not met a finer individual. The Commission should be ashamed of itself for not taking him into the advisory boards. Their loss!
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I've seen Steve Glassman at the old CBA meetings and did not know that he was now out of the loop.
I believe the fact that he is not on any boards is also the beach's loss.
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If Steve wants to be on a board he can bide his time or move. Everyone seeking office or higher offices are moving to get in a district they think they can win. Crossing a commissioner who trusted him was his mistake but not one that can be rectified. In 6 years they will all be out for term limits so he can sit tight. Or move.
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Looking back to a county commission appointment one can see where the problem lies!
http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2010/06/bad_blood_from_2009_fort_laude.html
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Thank you for sharing this article - quite an eye-opener. I had not seen it before, but I can tell you - I, for one, am very happy that the Rodstroms did not have their way and that the County Commission voted to appoint Steve to the Historical Commission. Having been on this Board for many years, I cannot tell you what a breath of fresh air Steve is to our organization. He cares, he is passionate, and he is very intelligent. It is a pleasure to work with him and see how much he contributes. The Rodstroms would have prevented the public from gaining a great public servant if they had their way.
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Tim,
Just wondering why you did this story? Was it to embarass Steve or what? He has always spoken very highly of you, so what do you think of him and why this story?
Thank you.
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...to Steve's Mom...
I like Steve quite a bit...enjoy talking to him...he's quite bright and I hope the Commission does the right thing and appoints him to a Board...
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board od adjustment is consensus appt - other boards are per commissioner
they don't appoint just from their districts and appoint from out of city as they choose so letssee which of the other 4 will appoint steve
won't be a plum like p&z or b of a but its at their pleasure NOT his
I think everyone has figured the politics out on this one and if I dare say we are a smart and informed bunch!
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I like Steve too, even if he is a condo dwelling senior from the beach. Just kidding Steve.
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Ok-so Mr.Glassman wants to be on the adjustment bd. First of all you get more flies w/ honey than you do w/ vinegar. This appointmment needs consensus from the Comm. if he has the three (3) votes than he is all set. W/ his expierence he would be more than qualfied to fill this vacancy. As far a s the drama between him and Comm.Rodstrom(that some of you express-I doubt it-on either party) I don't think this is an issue for Steve or for Charlotte. Any resident who wants to volunteer there sevices should be obliged.
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OPINION: STEVEN GLASSMAN CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER On May 30 2008, Central Beach Alliance Recording Secretary Joseph Panico, wrote a two page letter to the Fort Lauderdale Central Beach Alliance Board of Directors, which makes extremely serious charges against CBA President, Shore Club President and former Planning & Zoning Board Member, Steven Glassman, who previously was a passionate, anti-mega development, key supporter and gay friend of Charlotte Rodstrom. Panico’s letter trashes the character and leadership style of Glassman.
Glassman reminds me in many ways of "nightmare developers tools" like Cary Keno, Carlton Moore, Cindi Hutchinson, etc.
Glassman’s, screw you, win at any costs-fairness be damned-tactics—are indicative of on his self centered, devious, manipulative, unreliable, untrustworthy character.
Glassman has hijacked the CBA and is using its assets, including its e-mail system, to advance his political career. He has edited the CBA’s vague/nebulous minutes (which are not taped) to reflect his view point/priorities, instead of what actually happened. Other than writing self serving letters, Glassman has done very little to advance the CBA’s Top Ten 2008 Priorities.
Panico, a newcomer has “flip flopped” and now endorses and actively supports Glassman for District 2 Commissioner—After, e-mailing many excuses, Panico still hasn’t done an audit/investigation of the Ireland’s Inn/Fairwinds or lead a discussion of the “rigged” Cortez Hotel vote.
May 30, 2008
From: Joe Panico
To: CBA Board of Directors (Parts were removed to keep it under 3000 letters)
“I take my position as Corresponding Secretary for the CBA very seriously. I am the one in charge of signing up new people and making sure people show up to the meetings, I am in charge of monitoring the door and making sure only paid members are provided with a card to vote.
We are at almost 400 individual members and 43 condo or apartment associations
I became aware of another very serious problem after the meeting when several people at the meeting questioned how the votes were counted. The vote was announced as "14 buildings against the Hotel"
I didn't think anything of this until I (Joe Panico) looked at the sign-in sheet and noticed there were only 11 building representatives present at the meeting (a buildings "super vote" equals ten individual votes) and out of the 11 buildings, I had counted 5 buildings voted in favor of the project and 6 against. There is no way there could have been 14 buildings opposing the project because there were not 14 buildings representatives present!
It was apparent that Steve Glassman was opposed to the project, which is his choice, but to direct the meeting the way he did meant that the project didn't have a chance of ever passing
Rather than run a fair and unbiased meeting,
It really is important that the CBA be a level playing field because we have such a great impact on the future of developm
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To poor old Art Seitz now so shunned by the City that he has to post anonymously (developer's tool): You have circulated the above ad nauseum for the past three years and who cares? You continue to mislead, omit facts, twist words, bully, and email your BS propaganda, but to no avail. You are a laughing stock and everyone hates you. You loved Steve until he supported the Ireland's Inn project and then you went ballistic because he didn't agree with you. By the way, how can you call him a developer's tool when in your post you imply that he did something fishy to defeat the Cortez Hotel? Hey, - you can't have it both ways. Steve did a great job leading and guiding the CBA for seven years and I was priviliged to serve with him. You should only be an ounce of the man he is.
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Stevie is at it again, this time as President of the Sapphire Condo Assoc. He is using the same devious, self-centered, manipulative, dishonest methods here. He doesn't abide by the governing documents, by-laws or rules and regulations to accomplish his? goals. Please give him a job in city government to get him away former here.
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