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In case you forgot, I am in the middle of a run-off for Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner….

 

 

 

And the  one thing that I have been reminded of about politics  is the Latin root of the word –   …………….   POLI …… meaning many, ………..  and ……………. TICS ……  meaning blood sucking insects !!

 

Yes, it can be a rough and tumble business, this politics, here is just one example … The signs you see littered about for we candidates are not cheap ( about 4 bucks each) so when I realized that at least half of the 400 signs I’ve purchased had been stolen, I had to think of something !

 

 

Goop …!      ……This sign ( all my signs only go on private property, with the permission of the owner), has seldom lasted a week, so I brought out the good old  goop,….

 

 

 

I glued it six ways from Sunday, and finally to the iron pole beside it  🙂

It will probably be gone tomorrow ……….

PS   …. Please send me some money so I can buy more signs 🙂

 

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Many of you know our dearest friend Marge Anderson. She is one of the most decent, pleasant, caring, involved and smart Fort Lauderdale residents ever !…..

 

Marge playing role of Ivy Stranahan in Smith history play !

 

So when Marge went out to Seattle to visit her son this Christmas, and thought she was having a stroke, (that turned out to be brain cancer), we were all totally aghast – beside ourselves. Marge has been a friend, an activist, a neighborhood President ( treasurer, secretary etc.), served on many City Boards, belongs to the 1919 Club, volunteers for Insight for the Blind and on and on, and is just plain well known and highly respected around these parts …

She is also  my best bud, and when she called to give me the tough news, I said ” I’m coming out” … “No no she said, you’ve got a campaign to run”  ( that’s how Marge is).  So I hung up and booked a flight to Seatlle  ..

 

 

 

(I arrived at the airport, and, just as an aside, the Seattle WAVE was zooming by  – yes, out there it goes to the airport, what a concept !!)

 

 

 

I got a rental car ! …..

Before leaving Fort Lauderdale, I had put word out to all her friends that I was going…. I told them to bring a card or note or something to me that I could take to Marge from them   ….. They poured in  …..  On my first night there, I got to her son’s house and dumped the load of letters and well wishes on their kitchen table  …. She was quite pleasantly surprised  .. We read them all. I had  told everyone that Marge said no crying , so the letters were fun, and we laughed quite a bit  …

 

 

 

Early the next day I picked her up for a full day of fun, and much serious talking  …. She gave me the full lowdown, all the details ……  I think Marge is ready for what is to come ….

 

 

 

We just roamed around – explored and talked…… The Space Needle, the fish market, a long lunch ( with wine !)

She explained how the radiation would start very soon, that she is staying out there for treatment, but wants to be home ASAP, misses her busy life …..  We decided together that she would beat this beast, and I learned that she had already started to document the whole rotten experience, to help others …..  She said I could tell the story of her bravery and determination….

 

At the end of the second day there, I had to get ready for another long flight back home ….. I asked her if there was anything she needed or wanted  ….  She casually said she didn’t think the treatments would be so tough, but somehow inserted, kinda under her breath, that pot was legal in Washington State  …..  I googled pot shops near the area and there just happened to be one two blocks away !  ….

 

 

Marge went back to her son’s house with a nice bag of peppermint patties ( they’re pretty creative out there) …

So pull for Marge however you can, send her an email to margery1@bellsouth.net, and she and I will keep you informed…….

 

Tim

 

….. While waging a political campaign is no picnic for sure, there are many bright spots that occur, and some new endorsements have come in lately that have me smiling ! ( I’ll tell you in a minute)

 

 

I have referred back to my watch word, to make sure I take it all in good measure –

 

hu·mil·i·ty

well …. you made it happen !

 

 

 

 

 

 

….    it’s about the kids   ….thanks to all of you for making it happen … Tim

The Central City Alliance  is once again giving toys to some of our disadvantaged elementary school kids  that have been chosen because they are excelling in school, despite their challenged conditions …

 

 

We have notified their parents, and are holding a Christmas party for them at the Middle River Terrace Park (1329 N. Dixie Hwy),  this Sunday, Dec. 17, from 2 pm to 4 pm  …..

Here’s where you come in  :

 take an unwrapped, new toy for a boy or girl, ages 5 to 12, to the Christmas Palace on NE 13th Street by Friday …… We are very light on toys this year and really need your help ….

 

 

…. then, we are giving the toys out at the Middle River Terrace Park this Sunday (Dec. 17), between 2 and 4 … We are providing hamburgs, hot dogs etc., and giving the kids a very nice party …. Santa will be there    …

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thanks for your help ….. Tim Smith … 954-822-4727

It was a fine night! The annual Winterfest Boat Parade  couldn’t have been any nicer, and  luckier….  Earlier in the day, it was raining, misty, cold…. but the rain stopped, a nice chill descended upon us, and the rain stopped! … the boats were fantastic…

 

 

 

But being Fort Lauderdale, we had to have more…. And we did! … As usual, democracy was in action in Fort Lauderdale, and a protest ensued!

 

 

 

A Vegan/Peta demonstration moved through the streets around the Boat Parade,  but was very peaceful …

 

 

I hung out with my friends George and Ann Mihaiu  for awhile, watched the parade, enjoyed the cool weather ……

 

 

I love Fort Lauderdale ! ………………….. Tim

As promised, I have now planned a trip to one of our two Water Plants in the City, and have invited all the fine candidates for public office to attend ……

We are going on Thursday, December 14th, from 11:30 – 12:30 pm …

 

At least some of them ( the candidates) are going to be responsible for spending up to a billion dollars to fix the aging infrastructure in the City, and we should all want the latest information!

We are going to the Peele Dixie Water plant,  (it is actually our “historic water plant”) , and is the smallest and very much oldest of our two plants   ..

If any of you would like to join the tour, let me know at tim@timsmith.com …..  We have room, and you will find it very interesting ……  Tim

…… PS   ….  here is my latest supporters list, very proud that it is growing at a good clip

Nina Randall ( former Middle River Terrace Pres)

Tim Schiavone ( Parrot Lounge)

Rob Edlin ( Flagler Village)

Howard Steinhold ( 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

Terri Hayes – Victoria park

Scott Maclaren – Pres. Stiles Corp.

Bruce Keno

Brian Keno

Jim Ellis – former Pres. Lauderdale Beach

Par Sanda – NBRA

Tim Petrillo – restaurateur

 

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I had a dream  …..

 

 

Oh Lordy  ….  a sweet dream it was !

 

But as reality set in, I realized I would have to work like a dog to make it really happen  …. and so  I have been ….

…..I’ve been to many debates, walked in the neighborhoods, put up signs, …. but most importantly, I have been going throughout the community to listen ….

 

 

I’ve learned quite a bit  from the 100 or so citizens that have attended to give me their opinion so far, (at the listening sessions), and we have another 3 “listening tours”  planned … ( more about those later)…

but let me crow a bit about the support that seems to be coming my way, I am humbled,  ….. after getting back out into our community, and connecting with the voters, it turns out,  I did leave a  good solid reputation when I left the Commission in 2003…  and because I never quit working since then for the betterment of the City, I have kept a lot of important citizens on my side  …. here is just a part of the list of those on the Tim team !

Nina Randall ( former Middle River Terrace Pres)

Tim Schiavone ( Parrot Lounge)

Rob Edlin ( Flagler Village)

Howard Steinhold ( 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

Terri Hayes – Victoria park

Scott Maclaren – Pres. Stiles Corp.

Bruce Keno

Brian Keno

Jim Ellis – former Pres. Lauderdale Beach

Par Sanda – NBRA

 

 

….So my next listening session is in Victoria Park,  at Midici Pizza on N. Federal ( have a slice on me) on Wednesday, December 13, from 6 to 7 pm ……

 

So , please come, give me a fair look, and vote for me if you can ……

If you can contribute to the effort,( I am the only candidate that restricts my donations to only $25,) so I really do need your money …. click on the button below and realize that this is paid for and approved by the Tim Smith campaign for City Commission Fort Lauderdale Dist II   ……   thx, Tim

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……   the 5th Annual Christmas Toy Give Away

 

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   ….

 

 

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!)

 

 

 

 

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

 

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…

 

 

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

 

 

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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