Did you vote in our poll? By Geniusofdespair

Almost time to publish our results. Vote in the "Sand in your Eyes" poll (right side of page).  More info on our poll.

Poll on Toxic Politicians. By Geniusofdespair

Who do you think is the most important politician for the Democrats to get rid of in order (I have them in order of their position):

Mayor Luigi Boria (Doral)
Lynda Bell County Commissioner
Pepe Diaz County Commissioner
Erik Fresen State Rep.
Rick Scott Governor
Marco Rubio Senator

The big question is: Do the Democrats have anyone to run against them?

Ron Book and Kris Korge - across a crowed room.

Democratic Lobbyists like Ron Book could help the local Dem picks raise money if he really cared about the community. However, I don't think he really does care about anything but his own pocketbook. He did help to get Monestime in office.  Step up to the plate Ron and Chris Korge. We need some money for the local races.

(You may add your own least favorite politician to this list).

Eye on Miami Endorsements for August 26th Election: By Geniusofdespair & gimeteye

We took positions on some races and we have designated our choices with our intitial:
Geniusofdespair (G) gimleteye (g). Remember, although this is identified as a primary — IT IS NOT. You will be electing the commissioners and judges and making a choice on the ballot questions.

For Circuit Court Judge:
Migna Sanchez-Llorens v. Manny Segarra (vote Migna Sanchez G)
Rick Corona v. Abby Cynamon (vote Abby Cynamon G)
Jeri Beth Cohen v. Abbie Cuellar (vote Jeri Beth Cohen G)
Jorge E. Cueto v. Josie Perez Velis (vote for Josie Perez Velis G)
Marcia B. Caballero v Douglas J. Chumbley (vote for Douglas J. Chumbley G)
Denise Martinez-Scanziani v Bernard S. Shapiro (vote for Bernard S. Shapiro G)

County Court Judge:
Eric Hendon v. Denise Martinez-Scanziani (vote Eric Hendon G)
Lisa Victoria Lesperance v. Norma Shepard Lindsey ?
Yvonne Colodny v Patricia A. Kopco v Stephen T. Millan (vote for Yvonne Colodny G)

Mayor:
Carlos Alvarez (G and g) hit read more...


County Commission:
District 1 Linda Faye Stephens (G and g)
District 3 Val Screen (G and g)
District 5 David Patlak (G and g)
District 7 Elected
District 9 Dennis Moss (G and g) Martin Lampkin
District 11 Whilly Bermudez (G and g)
District 13 Lourdes Aguirre (G and g)

School Board:

Martin Karp (G)
Angel Zayon (G)
Evelyn Greer (G)
Wilbert “Tee” Holloway (G)

Community Council 11:
Don Kearns (G)

Referendum Allowing the Construction of a
Community Arts Center at Tropical Park
Shall the County be allowed to construct a permanent
structure, a Community Arts Center, at Tropical Park to
increase community participation in, and appreciation of,
diverse cultural arts and recreation programs for children
and adults, and by creating cultural arts programming
space, exhibition space, and performance space?
(G – Vote no, don’t like buildings in parks we have little enough
Open public space/ g- Yes, the vicinity of Tropical Park is a cultural
wasteland: who from this neighborhood is going to attend
events at the $500 million Performing Arsht Center?)

Shall The Children’s Trust, the independent special
district for children’s services, be renewed to fund
improvements to children’s health, development and
safety including:
• programs to reduce violence and keep children safe,
• after-school and summer programs,
• programs to improve the educational quality of
child care, and
• health care teams for public schools; and promote
parental and community responsibility for children;
and continue the annual ad valorem tax levy not to
exceed one-half (½) mill?
(G- No opinion/ g- yes)

Feel free to leave your choices in the comments section.

Results of Eye Mini Poll 3: If you could earmark $5 to the County. By Geniusofdespair

This poll didn't pan out as I would have guessed. I was trying to see where you wanted county dollars to go: apparently you don't want the county to get any dollars. Fair enough.

We are dropping the polls as there have been complaints of popups. Hit on it to make it larger.

Results of Eye Mini Poll 2: Miami Herald, what does it need to do to be a better paper? by Genius of despair

Eye's Mini Poll Ended 3/29/07: Condo Market. by Geniusofdespair