It is official, Annette Taddeo has joined the 6 other candidates in the race for the $6,000 salary. Taddeo has name recognition, having run against Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. She got a respectably 41.60% of the votes, totaling 84,904 voters.Taddeo said “I’m committed to making a difference for the residents of District 8; we need to build a better community together.”
Note to Annette: We want you to represent us all. We have enough Commissioners who act as if they are feudal lords governing their fiefdoms. Katy Sorenson was an at-large Commissioner -- we are hoping the next Commissioner in District 8 will think in broad, 13-district terms like Katy.
In Taddeo's press release there was a lot about her chamber of commerce background: Taddeo is a member of the exclusive Committee of 200, Past-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer of the Coalition of Dade County Chambers of Commerce, Past Chair of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County and has also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
Someone should tell Annette that some people don't like the Chamber of Commerce...like me for instance. Anyway, I wish her luck with her campaign and I expect to meet her on Wednesday at the UDB hearing.
I will endorse in this very important race but I am far from that point. There is much to learn about these 7 candidates.
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For someone who owns a language translation service, I'm surprised that her website is "littered" with grammatical errors - as if it was done in a "hurry." And her "issues" section is short and sloppy. Everything is grouped together. Not like Harum-Alvarez' professional website. His site is very nice and well thought out. At least he puts in the time.
Also, most if not all of her photos are recycled from her 2008 congressional race (you can tell cause in the pics with her banners the 'for Congress' is obscured).
You would think that with all the money that she has, she could take a fresh set of new pictures - geez!
One thing I love about Katy is the fact that she is so informal and down-to earth. Comfortable in a pair of jeans and shorts and elegant but not stiff while attending Commission meetings. Annette is seen wearing only suits and most of those are "Adolfo style" suits at that - very elitist, ala Nancy Reagan.
District 8 is mostly rural and not so urban as the other districts in the Commission. We need someone who understands the district not someone who parrots talking points.
I don't know about her. I could be wrong but the lack of originality in her webpage makes me feel that she's "office shopping" and don't get me started on all of the pro-business listings. I wonder what she promised the 'interests' in return for their support?
She is a pretty Latina woman though..I'll give her that much.
My husband had a hand in helping to save the Miami Circle. A group of business students from FIU wanted to present an award to my husband at a Greater Miami Chamber luncheon. It was an award for standing up for what was right instead of taking the money and destroying the Circle. The people of the Chamber didn't like that the Miami Circle was saved, and we were escorted out of the luncheon and the students had to do the presentation in the hallway. Ethics awards seem to be a no-no with them. So, I guess its safe to say that we are not fans of chambers of commerce either.
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Isn't the Chamber against some of the citizens petitions? I know nothing about this lady and have never seen her in the trenches fighting for the betterment of our community?
What is her real purpose for this Commission seat? Do we really need someone else on there with some hidden agenda?
It does sound like she'll tow the BCC line with the majority and will probably get the support of them as well.
Let's not skewer the candidate...I want to learn about them. A good website isn't what makes a good candidate.
I brought up the Chamber because it is putting money and clout against Amendment 4. WRONG headed and it makes me very angry. I think her press release could have simply said, "active in the chamber". I also pointed out the chamber connection when I reported on Obdulio Piedra's candidacy for District 8. For some reason candidates see the chamber as a badge of accomplishment, as if they are doing volunteer work for a non-profit. I guess some people would view the Chamber of Commerce as a good thing...
G.o.D.: Take video of the candidates talking at the UDB hearing. That would let us get to know them.
Finally a candidate with a self-mdade business background. Taddeo's what this county needs. I checked out the web site too and she seems to talk about the things important to my family.
You had better check out the other candidates too Black Point. There is a lot of business background with these candidates.
I have an open mind with this race...yes, I have identified some things I don't like about some of them but they are not mind changers yet.
This woman put down $400,000 of her own money when she ran against Ros-Lehtinen. Do we really want someone in the Commission who can buy their own seat?
And with all of her leadership connections with the Chamber. We all know they want something in return. Reminds me of Skull & Bones.
You shouldn't attach such a stigma to Chambers of Commerce. Yes, they represent business. But, quite often, many of these are small business. Business with only a few employees. We need the chamber because otherwise our interests can't be represented because we don't have the resources. But we're not all out to screw taxpayers and the environment. Yes, we want to succeed. But it's not the type of corporate greed that you all seem to insinuate when you talk about about Chambers. We are taxpayers who employ other taxpayers. We are your neighbors. Yes, we run and work for a business. But so does most everyone I know.
Unfortunately, due to politics, some of the 'big' businesses do hijack the Chamber for their own purposes. But that's when many of even in the chamber disagree with what they're doing.
As members of political parties I know you all understand when your party does something you disagree with, often you have to deal with even if you don't like it. (unless you switch to vote for Rubio)
^^^I'm Annette Taddeo and I approve this message^^^
Last anon, thank you! I needed a good laugh today.
I run a small business and the Chamber never did anything for me but charge dues. It never increased my business or anything. I consider my former Chamber membership a net loss, though I got plenty of information about "new members" which never did much for me either.
Chamber people:
You didn't have to oppose Amendment 4 and further you certainly don't have to go out there and FUND the opposition. Stick to to business stuff and stay out of other stuff and then we won't dislike you.
anon,
Sorry the chamber didn't work out for you. I went to some of their breakfast and after hours stuff and some of the people I met have become clients. Whether it benefitted you or not though wasn't the point of my comment.
I agree with Genius, 'my' chamber shouldn't be involved in Amend 4. My point was that to discount someone because they had chamber associations didn't seem right. I guess that didn't come through. I don't automatically dislike members of certain groups because their leadership has failed.
I agree with you that one should not dislike someone simply because of their failed leadership - However, we are talking about electing someone to be put in a position of considerable power and public trust to govern over us.
Tell me exactly what has Taddeo done for our community lately?
I've never seen her behind a tractor or on a farm, let alone spearhead or support any green initiatives.
Actually, I've never seen her in jeans, period.
The only thing I have seen Taddeo do is amass wealth and use that wealth to get into office and tout her appointments and "credentials" as a business leader. And you know what successful business people want more of? More business! And they are always hungry.
All I see is a very wealthy, very ambitious person who wants to go to Washington through South Dade. A friend of mine just told me that she may want to have another shot at Ileana again after redistricting in 2012. This may be fine and good but don't do it at our expense!
Elect someone who understands our issues - someone from here!
Membership in a group if you don't believe in what they support is odd. Especially if you are an officer. You should weigh all the facets of a persons background. I will weigh this one as a minus but I have more to consider. Has she ever spoke on behalf of the environment? Lip service now won't cut it and that goes for the rest of them too.
She wasn't just a member of the chamber she was an officer. She didn't even have the smarts to down play it. Amendment 4 is too important to me, if I were she I would have resigned in protest.
What bothers me somewhat is:
1) Her office is in South Miami, not anywhere in District 8.
2) Her bank is in Coral Gables, and it looks like a private bank (I'll stand corrected).
3) Her treasurer is in Miami Lakes.
I guess there's no office space with all the vacancy's in Dist. 8 or a CPA or a Bank. That speaks volumes to me about the total lack of "getting it" and our District. I cannot imagine this sits well with the constuency.
We're not good enough here in Dist. 8 to have an office and do business?
Last anon, thanks for posting this info about her. This just confirms my fears about her.
She has no interests here in our district, she's just using us to get to a higher place.
I think we can do better than support an obvious carpetbagger.
She lists herself as a member of the National Republican Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council.
Isn't she supposed to be an Obama Democrat? What gives?
Wow readers, let the dust settle. Let's hear them all speak before we make up our minds. For all you know Ros lehtinen could be writing here to get back at Taddeo.
I like her, and so does Homestead. But let me put it to you this way, ANYONE is better than Lynda Bell!
thank you Mayor Bateman! How much did she pay you to say that?
No vendettas, and calling out drunk people by name, do it somewhere else.
Well, if Homestead already likes Taddeo without even knowing her, so much for Flinn going down there walking for votes.
This election just became a financial transaction.
If she is just setting herself up for another congressional run, then forget it! The County Commission isn't a fallback position for a failed federal candidate. I want someone who deserves the seat. So far, I like Mayor Flinn - his experience in Palmetto Bay shows his first-hand knowledge of local issues.
But what about the Dist. 8 issues, including the un incorporated areas? Those are the residents who are in most need of a representative who knows what's going on outside of Palmetto Bay.
The point is we don't want another commissioner who cares exclusively about his or her district. We have 12 thinking like that now. We need one to think bigger. This is a seat for a big thinker. Is Mayor Flinn big enough in the thinking department?
People, people, people...who cares about Taddeo! Just because Miss moneybags has the cash to buy the seat dosen't mean she's qualified for public office - Remember Ross Perot? (rolls eyes)
We have at least 2 people who have deep ties in District 8 and have lead their communities well. Palmetto Bay's Mayor Gene Flinn and Homestead's former Mayor Lynda Bell.
Say what you want about these 2 they are leaders who HAVE,(HELLO!)A RECORD! We have something to judge them on.
Personally, I don't really care who else gets in the race, if they have the courage to stand and be elected in their own communities, the very least we can do is give them our consideration. Period!
Taddeo can go shopping someplace else!
Lynda Bell, are you crazy Fulanito? I wouldn't vote for her as dog catcher. I would vote for any of the other 6 before her. And Flynn has a terrible temper just like Lynda. They aren't the only two in the district with deep ties. For instance, Harum-Alvarez has been active in Kendall unincorporated area for years and Pam Gray has been working on Incorporation issues for Redland's edge. She is also the chair of the Planning Advisory Board. Don't discount the people who have not been elected to office. They are active and know the whole district and Pamela Gray has better credentials in the whole County, having the post on a county board.
I really don't care if they have a bad temper. Quite frankly, that's a plus in my book. The last thing you want is some delicate "doily" thrown in together in that "snake pit." Can you imagine some novice taking on the likes of old 'Sittin' Bull,' I mean, Natasha Seijas?!!(shudders)
Thanks for he info on these 2.
The point that I was trying to make is that my vote and our community are way too important to have some wealthy, corporate 'kiss-up' pretend she cares about South Dade when all the evidence is piling up that all she really wants is a way to get to Washington.
Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't she seriously considered for a post with President Obama right AFTER she lost to Ross Letinen?
She can't get to Washington fast enough. Not with MY VOTE!
should drunk people be running for public office? should people with a more than colorful past run? i am not saying any names, just asking questions regarding the deleted post. since there is no slander if the name is not mention, I expect this to be posted. Just because someone wins an award (and I am not sure HOW that happened...) does not undo the fact that their previous activities are less than classy...
Lynda Bell has deep ties? thats laughable, but I guess that would explain why she closed down the city of Homesteads building dept and farmed the work out to a firm in Hialeagh. It must have been those deep ties that would cause her to create a deal that would ultimately cost 40 city employees their jobs.
Miss all american thank you for coming back.. If I were there with you to verify, I would have left your comments.
If Steve Marin is helping her, you know she's crooked.
Anybody know who Al Lorenzo is supporting? I would love to know as it would decide who I'm NOT voting for.
Don't agree on Marin. Campaign consultants are a necessary evil. I would think about a candidate with a nasty consultant but it wouldn't necessarily cause me to vote differently. You have to weigh a lot of variables when you vote.
Remember what Al Lorenzo did for Manny Diaz - serve as his campaign manager.
What did Manny do for Al after his mayoral campaign? Forgive Al's $1 Million loan he got from the City of Miami intended for low income housing. The taxpayers and needy people got screwed.
A candidate has to be very careful with political consultants - they always have a hidden agenda. And they'll always remind you of what they did for you when they want something.
Wonder what Steve Marin wants? I'm sure that it involves a few dead presidents.
plenty of people there to verify, ask city council members who WERE there. Thanks Genius, I am not out to get anyone, but REALLY concerned about the future of Homestead and politicians. Every city in South Florida has a budget crisis. what kind of example is this setting for the other counties?
Every city in the nation has a budget crisis right now and we all know why - reduced tax revenue as a result of the real estate and mortgage crisis - which was created by greedy and hungry developers who took advantage of naive people who simply didn't know how act responsibly.
Miss All American says that what she is "really concerned about is Homestead and their politicians."
Well, that is all well and good, she should be concerned about that city's politicians. And if the media is telling the truth, they do have their hands full down there with their current slate of elected officials.
But her argument suggests sectionalism and if there is something we DON'T need more of is sectionalism at the County. What we need is someone who thinks of the entire South Florida community, like Katy did, and not just their precious litte piece of real estate.
Taddeo! Now I've seen it all! I just went on her page where she claims she tries to convince people that she is NOT Latina. Pathetic! She should be proud, not talking about her all-American family. In the US the Irish from Boston dont say they're not Irish, dont be so embarrassedd [typo just for the translation pro].
Down to biz, I think that Flinn and Bell will be the candidates in round two of this fight.
Taddeo has become the UNION candidate! This is not good for Government! Not good at all.
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