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Crist multi-tasks in Lauderdale
South Florida Sun-SentinelGov. Charlie Crist came to downtown Fort Lauderdale this morning to dedicate a new solar roof at Florida Atlantic University, interview four candidates for the Palm Beach County Commission and talk about President Obama's stimulus plan. Crist climbed the...Tags: Politics, Government, Charlie Crist, Colleges and Universities, Fort Lauderdale
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Palm Beach County's first black commissioner
South Florida Sun-SentinelHer colleagues on the Palm Beach County Commission tired of her. But Maude Ford Lee, the first black county commissioner in 1990, was a tireless fighter for equal rights. "They called me 'All about black stuff.' But I told them, 'We've historically...Tags: NAACP, Barack Obama, Local Elections, Heads of State, Government
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Face to Face: A Conversation with Burt Aaronson
Veteran county commissioner discusses issues affecting Palm Beach County.
Q. The film festival just celebrated its 11th year.
A. Yes, it did. The final figures will be coming out in about a week or so. But from all indications, it was very successful....Tags: Bill Frist, Politics, U.S. Senate, Agricultural Research and Technology, Research
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West Boca Chamber group issues endorsements
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsAnother influential south Palm Beach County political group has issued endorsements for the Aug. 26 primary following interviews with the candidates. Here are picks of the West PAC, a political action committee of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce: Palm.....Tags: Beach Vacations, Local Elections, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, Elections, Palm Beach County School Board
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`Addie Must Resign' Shirts Come Off The Shelf
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsYou'd be right if you thought there was something familiar about last week's controversy involving Palm Beach County Commission Chairwoman Addie Greene and the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association. The dispute is nearly an identical to a...Tags: Riviera Beach, Beach Vacations, Government, Crimes, Murder
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TV debate to showcase Palm Beach County political talent
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsA televised debate hosted by the Gold Coast Builders Association and airing live tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 20 in Palm Beach County will feature candidates in five major local races. The candidates are vying for state Senate District......Tags: Gold Coast, Beach Vacations, Government, Jupiter, Greenacres
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Voters Coalition endorsements for November
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsThe Voters??? Coalition of Palm Beach County unleashed today its endorsements for the Nov. 4 general election. One noticeable item: They are endorsing Elizabeth Wade over incumbent Addie Greene, who now holds the chairmanship of the Palm Beach County...Tags: Tim Mahoney, Beach Vacations, Robert Wexler, Politics, Parliament
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Who hires the elections chief? Why Democrats may not want change.
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsThe possibility that Palm Beach County would switch its top elections??? chief job from an elected to an appointed position is creating tension among some Democratic Party allies, including a few labor union leaders. The elected-versus-appointed topic may...Tags: Beach Vacations, Politics, Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Public Employees
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Charlie Crist gives thumbs up to Bob Kanjian
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsNo surprise here: Gov. Charlie Crist has just announced his endorsement of Republican Bob Kanjian for election to the Palm Beach County Commission District 3 seat. Crist appointed Kanjian to the commission post in 2007. Crist tapped the former......Tags: Prisons, Local Elections, Charlie Crist, Corrupt Practices, Crime, Law and Justice
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Florida Republican elite heads fundraiser for Hasner, Bogdanoff, Coates
Palm Beach Politics | Sun-Sentinel BlogsIt looks like the top rung of the Florida Legislature is headed to Palm Beach on Oct. 21 for a ritzy fundraiser to boost the reelection chances of two area Republican state lawmakers -- Adam Hasner and Ellyn Bogdanoff......Tags: Boca Raton, Winter Park, Ken Pruitt, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County
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Gifts for county commissioners
Palm Beach Politics - Sun-Sentinel BlogsBefore stepping down as chairman of the Palm Beach County Commission, Addie Greene presented a few gag gifts. She gave outgoing Commissioner Bob Kanjian a red ribbon for being a great debater. She gave Commissioner Burt Aaronson, a great-grandfather...... -
Vacant seat on county commission gets prospective candidate
Palm Beach Politics - Sun-Sentinel BlogsBefore Mary McCarty???s newly vacant seat on the Palm Beach County Commission had a chance to get cold Thursday, South County Democrat Steve Nichol announced his intention to claim it. Thursday morning, McCarty became the third county commissioner since...Tags: Delray Beach, Charlie Crist, Corrupt Practices, Values, Corruption
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