Two Good Things

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……   the 5th Annual Christmas Toy Give Away

 

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You hopefully remember that the CCA (Central City Alliance – yours truly President :-), holds a most memorable and special Christmas Toy Give Away every year the Sunday before Christmas  … that is Santa (aka Commissioner McKinzie)  arriving last year in style,  in a ’32 Model T !

We reach out to the local elementary schools in the Central City area, and ask them for a list of their 25 students that excelled this year, despite being from disadvantaged households…. Brings a tear to my eyes !

Then, YOU bring a new unwrapped toy for a boy or a girl, ages 5 to 12, to the Christmas Palace on 13th  Street   ….

 

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On Sunday, December 17,  Santa will roll into the Middle River Terrace Park, (1329 N Dixie Highway) at 3 pm sharp ( this year in a ’64 Thunderbird convertible) !  …the kids will scream with delight … ( as will old school Ford fanatics!)

 

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The Broward Trust for Historic Preservation will hold their second Historic Home Tour ……  There’s a new list of historic Fort Lauderdale homes from last year, and you shouldn’t miss it  …. Here are the details below  ….

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On Saturday, December 2, 2017, we kick-off the weekend’s events with our “Evening in the Fire House” and then on Sunday, December 3, 2017 our Second Annual Historic Homes Holiday Tour, featuring eight landmark properties.

This self-guided tour of eight historic homes are decorated for the season, sharing with the public the beauty of our architectural history. Last year’s inaugural event exceeded all expectations, and is fast becoming an annual holiday tradition.

Please call 954-643-0044 or go to our tour website www.historicholidayhometour.org for more information.

New this year is the option of riding your own dedicated Sun Trolley, which will take you to all of the homes seamlessly. Two time options are available: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Self-guided tour attendees may check-in at any one of the eight homes. For property addresses go to our tour website.

www.historicholidayhometour.org

Memberships, Donations and Sponsorships are available.

Feel free to check the website frequently for more updates and the latest information.

 thanks ………….  TIM

 

Sewage Plant Monday

Dear candidates for the Fort Lauderdale City Commission…..

 

….. The fact finding tour of the Lohmeyer Wastewater Treatment Plant is officially scheduled for Monday, November 27th, from 11:30 to 12:30…

 

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As our failing sewer system is Issue #1, probably a billion dollar effort, I hope everyone can attend……

 

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City management is accommodating the tour, and City wastewater professionals will be there to explain the complicated system, take all questions, (even political statements if you must 🙂 , and we will all leave better suited to govern, should you get elected  ..

 

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I asked for the 11:30 to 12:30 time slot, as some of you have day jobs ……  I suggest you eat a late breakfast and skip lunch !

As some of our leading citizens ( and a reporter) have expressed interest in attending, please let me know asap if you are attending to make sure we leave room for all candidates……

 

thanks, Tim

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…..And on a political note, here is the latest list of many of my supporters, let me know if I can put you on the list! ….. Also, the DONATE to the Tim Smith campaign button follows 🙂

 

Nina Randall ( former Middle River Terrace Pres)

Tim Schiavone ( Parrot Lounge)

Rob Edlin ( Flagler Village)

Howard Steinhols ( Seven Isles)

Vicki Mowrey ( Central Beach)

Abby Laughlin ( Central beach)

Steve Jacobson (former VP Lakeridge)

Marge Anderson (former Pres Middle River Terrace)

John Aurelius ( former Ft laud CC )

Ron Weinbaum

Logan Ritter ( MRT)

Jen Brugman (MRT)

Ross Parker ( Call of Africa)

Pastor Petit Frere

Ben Session ( former pres SMRCA)

Sal Gatanio ( former pres SMRCA)

Katherine Barry (past Pres CCA)

Charlie Ladd- small developer

Lorraine Saunders ( past Pres MRT)

Maureen ( Eat the Tea)

Donna Collins ( sec. SMRCA)

Cindy Smith – wife

Timmy Smith- son

Frank Palenco ( House of Art)

Rev. Luke Harrigan

Pastor Diane Mann

Dave Justin ( former treasure MRT)

Randall Klett ( former Prres MRT)

Mark Hensel ( former Pres MRT)

Sean (Le Boy)

George Mihau- newsletter publisher

Chuck Gregory – Board of CCA

Michael Haerting ( Cycle Party)

Chris ( cycle party)

Johua Tiktin ( Mass District)

Mark Hartman ( former Pres MRT)

Don Crinklaw- reporter

Elaine Viets ( famous local author)

Louise Birminham – MRT

Steve Greer – MRT

Gail Jacobson – Lakeridge

Hubert and Terry (SMRCA)

Rob and Carmen Smith (SMRCA)

Rayon Piper ( VP of CCA)

Jessica Piper – MRT

Dan Lewis – former mayoral candidate !

Tore Heubel – MRT

James Brady

Robin Merill

Doug Snyder

Caldwell Cooper

Rocky Bowell- Pride Factory

Justin Greenbaum – CRA

Derrick Caglianone – 13th Street

Pam Caglianone- 13th Street

Amy Jones Hamilton – former Pres. Laudergate Isles

Vicki Eckels- – also District 4 resident supporting Ben Sorensen

Barry Curtis – MRT

Diane and Bill Smart- preservationists

Bob Oelke

Neysa Rich Brady

Jack Moroney – 13th Street

Harris Soloman-

Howard Elfman – former Dist II candidate !

Rob Stiegle- small developer

Linda and Karl Shallenberger

Mel Lenet- 13th Street

David and Susanna Coleman – MRT

Cliff and Michelle Stickler – MRT

Ray Thrower – SMRCA

Tom Rose

Jim Ober

Richard Eberhard – MRT

Steve and Beverly Stahl – MRT

Nick Saknofsky – former candidate

Brad Laird _ SMRCA

Frank Link – Central Beach

Ray Parker – Parker Playhouse

Michael Madfis- architect

Michael Ferber – former candidate Dist II

Anthony Abbate- famous guy

Dil Hatchette – MRT

Dan Murphy – MRT

John Day- famous guy

Marc Dickerman

Mark Lambert = Central Beach

Darrin Mowrey – Central Beach

Tony Esposito – Flagler Village

Marilyn Hurst –

Mike Tucker – President FOP

Genia Ellis

P.J. Espinol – SMRCA

Nicole and Janette – SMR

Dick Ellis

Diana Centorino – fmr. P&Z

Percy Johnson

Tom Recca- CityView

Mike Moscowitz – former candidate Dist. II

Christine Jones – VP-  Lauderdale Manors

Fenel Antoine – Haitian Community leader

Jeff Torkleson – Bike Project

James Campbell

Tony Curatolo

Marie McGinley – South Middle River

Doug Blevins – former Pres SMRCA

Bradley Decklbaum

Linda Gibboney – former Pres SMRCA

Ralph Rhiel – S Fla. Tourism Council

Luis Castillo – former Pres SMRCA

Fred Stresau – Infrastructure task force

 

 

 

 

 

…. see me in the community, or send me an email or call me at 954-822-4727 to add your name  …thanks, Tim

 

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We Came, We Saw, It Got Cleaned !

This morning, 25 % of the candidates for the Fort Lauderdale City Commission, got up early and met at the Main Library to draw attention to the miserable conditions there  ..

It was a bigger success than I expected, let me tell you why …..

 

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…. Though it was on short notice, and many of the candidates had conflicts, we did see candidates Ben Sorensen,  Marie”Peaches” Huntley, Dr. Warren Sturman and myself.

First, we decided to look around and take in the problem, before we got busy picking and sweeping ……

 

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The weakest amongst us live there, outside in the rain and the filth  ….

 

But here comes the silver lining of the whole adventure …..

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On Friday, I called County Commissioner Ryan’s office and spoke with his wonderful aide Kristen Carter, to give them a heads up that candidates from Fort Lauderdale were coming to try and do something with the garbage at the County facility… She said she would let “facilities ” know!

When we pulled up, you know what we saw ……..

 

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…..facilities

 

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and facilities

 

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and facilities ……

Funny how things work sometimes  ...

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So we ( the four candidates) decided that after this success, we should continue on and do something else productive  ……  We are asking the City to let us tour the Sewage Treatment Plant, (as sewage is the number one problem on everyone’s mind), on (Monday, November 27th, from 11;30 to 12;30, lunch hour:-), so everyone can understand the whole complicated system, ask tough questions, be ready to govern..

I’m hoping for an even greater turn – out of the candidates there  …

…………Tim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Challenge To All Fort Lauderdale Candidates

 

This is an actual  challenge to all the fine women and men who have filed to run for the Fort Lauderdale City Commission  ….Dean, Charlotte, Bruce, Heather, Chad, George, Lester, Steve, Robert, Marie, Donna, Walter, Ben, Warren, and me ….

……. Keep open this Sunday, November 19th, at 9 am  ( details below)

 

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This is the filthy Main Library, right in the middle of our downtown… ……this morning, it looked even worse than this older photo…

It is certainly, totally unacceptable to us all, but because it is the County’s property, it stays looking this way, with dozens of troubled people using it as an unsanitary  “tent city” ….

 

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So why don’t we, who are  asking  to serve the City, start this Sunday by cleaning up this disaster   …..  I will bring bags, gloves, mulch, a couple of rakes and good spirit ( and coffee) ….. You bring some of your supporters …. ( and Dean, wear work clothes 🙂

I am calling Henderson Health, BARC, and the Homeless Assistance Center today to see if they will attend and maybe start the process of alleviating these sad folks of their homeless status ….

Let’s show the citizens that we wanna-be politicians have a little more than just hot air !!!

I hope all see all you candidates ( and all the rest of you) on Sunday ……. Tim

 

Police Endorsement !

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The most important job of a City Commissioner is to see to it that the citizens are safe. 

I’ve always made that my number one priority as a City official….  Today, I’m exceptionally proud, because those Police men and women that make up the FLPD Fraternal Order of Police have given me their endorsement!

 

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Now our Department is very highly rated and citizen involved. Below is our Police Chief with the FLPD Fight Breast Cancer Police Car…

 

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……. but when things do go bad, and they need to act fast, and tough …..

 

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they can and they do…..

Our force is highly trained and ready …… and that is why we need to attract the best of the best to serve.

So thanks FLPD-FOP, for the endorsement, and let’s continue to improve, I hope I am there soon to help the mission!

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Here is my current supporter list, hope you are on it, or are willing to join the Elect Tim Smith team ….

Call me anytime at 954-822-4727

 

Nina Randall ( former Middle River Terrace Pres)

Tim Schiavone ( Parrot Lounge)

Rob Edlin ( Flagler Village)

Howard Steinhols ( Seven Isles)

Vicki Mowrey ( Central Beach)

Abby Laughlin ( Central beach)

Steve Jacobson (former VP Lakeridge)

Marge Anderson (former Pres Middle River Terrace)

John Aurelius ( former Ft laud CC )

Ron Weinbaum

Logan Ritter ( MRT)

Jen Brugman (MRT)

Ross Parker ( Call of Africa)

Pastor Petit Frere

Ben Session ( former pres SMRCA)

Sal Gatanio ( former pres SMRCA)

Katherine Barry (past Pres CCA)

Charlie Ladd- small developer

Lorraine Saunders ( past Pres MRT)

Maureen ( Eat the Tea)

Donna Collins ( sec. SMRCA)

Cindy Smith – wife

Timmy Smith- son

Frank Palenco ( House of Art)

Rev. Luke Harrigan

Pastor Diane Mann

Dave Justin ( former treasure MRT)

Randall Klett ( former Prres MRT)

Mark Hensel ( former Pres MRT)

Sean (Le Boy)

George Mihau- newsletter publisher

Chuck Gregory – Board of CCA

Michael Haerting ( Cycle Party)

Chris ( cycle party)

Johua Tiktin ( Mass District)

Mark Hartman ( former Pres MRT)

Don Crinklaw- reporter

Elaine Viets ( famous local author)

Louise Birminham – MRT

Steve Greer – MRT

Gail Jacobson – Lakeridge

Hubert and Terry (SMRCA)

Rob and Carmen Smith (SMRCA)

Rayon Piper ( VP of CCA)

Jessica Piper – MRT

Dan Lewis – former mayoral candidate !

Tore Heubel – MRT

James Brady

Robin Merill

Doug Snyder

Caldwell Cooper

Rocky Bowell- Pride Factory

Justin Greenbaum – CRA

Derrick Caglianone – 13th Street

Pam Caglianone- 13th Street

Amy Jones Hamilton – former Pres. Laudergate Isles

Vicki Eckels- – also District 4 resident supporting Ben Sorensen

Barry Curtis – MRT

Diane and Bill Smart- preservationists

Bob Oelke

Neysa Rich Brady

Jack Moroney – 13th Street

Harris Soloman-

Howard Elfman – former Dist II candidate !

Rob Stiegle- small developer

Linda and Karl Shallenberger

Mel Lenet- 13th Street

David and Susanna Coleman – MRT

Cliff and Michelle Stickler – MRT

Ray Thrower – SMRCA

Tom Rose

Jim Ober

Richard Eberhard – MRT

Steve and Beverly Stahl – MRT

Nick Saknofsky – former candidate

Brad Laird _ SMRCA

 

Frank Link – Central Beach

Ray Parker – Parker Playhouse

Michael Madfis- architect

Michael Ferber – former candidate Dist II

Anthony Abbate- famous guy

Dil Hatchette – MRT

Dan Murphy – MRT

John Day- famous guy

Marc Dickerman

Mark Lambert = Central Beach

Darrin Mowrey – Central Beach

Tony Esposito – Flagler Village

Marilyn Hurst –

Mike Tucker – President FOP

Genia Ellis

P.J. Espinol – SMRCA

Nicole and Janette – SMR

Dick Ellis

Diana Centorino – fmr. P&Z

Percy Johnson

Tom Recca- CityView

Mike Moscowitz – former candidate Dist. II

Christine Jones – VP-  Lauderdale Manors

Fenel Antoine – Haitian Community leader

Jeff Torkleson – Bike Project

James Campbell

Tony Curatolo

Marie McGinley – South Middle River

Doug Blevins – former Pres SMRCA

 

 

…. see me in the community, or send me an email or call me at 954-822-4727 to add your name  …thanks, Tim

 

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The Beach This Morning

…. So I took off early this morning for the beach and my daily run …..  I knew the beach would be busy, with the Boat Show, but I figured if I got there really early, I could park, run, and fly!

…… So I headed for  the City lot, where I usually put in my  two dollars and run !

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What ?  ….. $20 at my usual $2 City lot !  ….. geez …

Alright, not doing that, let’s ride around  –

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Well that’s just confusing !

 

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It’s getting worse !

 

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….and worser !

 

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…. now that’s almost vulgar !!

 

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I could Valet here at the Swimming Hall Of Fame   ….. forget about it !

 

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OK, I get it……  then I drove further north  …

 

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A good ole’ meter  …. I parked !

 

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I ran down to see what was making parking so ungodly expensive  …

 

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You can smell the money !

 

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I want the OctoPussy Yacht … only a gazillion dollars !

 

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maybe I’ll buy these $50 flip flops ….. NOT !

 

OK, that all made me unusually tired, I’m going to McDonalds for a $1 Senior Coffee  !

 

……………..Tim

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And, if you can help me get elected – Donate button below

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Join the Tim Smith Team ! Please !

So I’m running for City Commissioner– Fort Lauderdale District II,  just like I first did almost 15 years ago, and I find myself just as I was then ……

 

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…..  The Underdog ! …..When I ran for my first term, I was in a race with seven others for an open seat…… I was running against a former Speaker of the House, Tom Gustafson,  and people said with the money he was raising, I might as well go home …

 

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…..Well I didn’t go home, battled on, and won in the primary by just 4 votes ! ( every vote counts!)

……Now I find myself in another open seat race, and this time, the Big Dog is a top lawyer- lobbyist who is bragging about raising $10,000 in just 6 days for his heretofore unknown candidate….

Here is who I think he raised the money  from …..

 

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….. Fat Cats   …. lawyer Lobbyists !

……Now I need your help   … I have always had a policy of only accepting $25 donations  ….I know that big political donation money is the root of evil, and I’ll have no part of it  …… So I need $25 from all of you, please

   …… To donate on this site, hit the DONATE  button below and send me $25  …. It will be greatly appreciated….. I promise I will not let the Fat Cats win, so I primed the Tim Smith campaign with $10,000 of my own money ( I mean me and Cindy’s money) and will stay competitive no matter what…. But I sure hope you will join the Tim Team with $25, so I can quit sleeping on the couch !

Lastly, The Tim Team will have it’s organizational meeting next Wednesday. November 8, at this place

 

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at 530 NE 13th Street , November 8 at 5:30 …. Food will be served !

…..OK, here is that dreaded DONATE button ! ….thanks, talk soon …..  Tim

(Paid for and approved by the Tim Smith campaign for Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Dist 2)

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