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U.S. House
District 17
Marleine Bastien for Congress
District 22
Klein for Congress
U.S. Senate
Maurice Ferre for US Senate
Attorney General
Dan Gelber for Attorney General
Constitutional Amendment
FairDistrictsFlorida.org
State House
District 91
Barbra Stern for House District 91
District 112
SANDRA RUIZ FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112
State Senate
District 25
Kelly Skidmore for State Senate, District 25
County Commission
District 6
Re-Elect County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger - 2010
School Board of Broward County
District 4
David "Dave" Thomas
District 6
Laurie Rich Levinson for Broward School Board District 6
Coral Springs
Dr. Mark Gendal For Coral Springs City Commission
Lauderhill
Re-Elect Richard J Kaplan for Lauderhill Mayor
U.S. Campaigns
U.S. House
District 17
Marleine Bastien for Congress
| Web: | http://www.votebastien.com |
| Contact: | Marleine Bastien |
| Email: | marleine@votebastien.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 305-785-3814 |
Marleine Bastien is a candidate for the U.S. House seat held by Kendrick Meek, now a candidate for U.S. Senate.
Marleine Bastien is the founder, former president, and current Executive Director of Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc. (Haitian Women of Miami). Marleine Bastien is considered a true leader in the Haitian community of South Florida. A passionate and articulate spokesperson for Haitians, she formed the "Justice Coalition for the Haitian Children of Guantanamo" to advocate for Haitian children incarcerated there in the early 1990s, and also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show to lend her expertise to a discussion of the devastating effect that prolonged detention at Guantanamo had on Haitian children.
Marleine Bastien is one of the founders of the Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition, an umbrella of 15 organizations that advocate for the rights of Haitian refugees. In 1999, the Miami Herald named her one of the "Forty Special People to Watch in the next Millennium." Marleine continues to dedicate herself to the betterment and the benefit of others - in health, education, economic survival and social justice.
Marleine has been endorsed by the Progressive Democrats of America Miami-Dade Chapter.
District 22
Klein for Congress
| Web: | http://ronkleinforcongress.com |
| Contact: | Ogden Clark III |
| Email: | ogdencla@msn.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-822-0852 |
Broward Office: 623 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
MON-THUR: 10AM-8PM
FRI: 10AM-6PM
SAT: 10AM-4PM
SUN: 12noon-4PM
Help Re-elect Ron Klein this November! The Broward office is now open in Pompano Beach and we need your help. Volunteers are needed for Phone Banking, Canvassing, Visibility, and many other campaign related activities. Come help protect the 22nd House District!!! Contact our Broward Field Organizer Ogden Clark
U.S. Senate
Maurice Ferre for US Senate
| Web: | http://mymauriceferre.com/ |
| Contact: | Greg Batista, PE |
| Email: | greg@ferre2010.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-822-8404 |
Maurice Ferre, the gentleman of politics, exemplifies leadership, courage and public service. His love for public service began as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. He then went on to become the first United States mayor born in Puerto Rico and the first Hispanic mayor of Miami. Ferre served six terms as mayor and his vision led to the development of a once lifeless city into an international, economic metropolis. Maurice Ferre’s bold leadership and capacity for solutions is what makes him the most qualified candidate for the U.S Senate.
State Campaigns
Attorney General
Dan Gelber for Attorney General
| Web: | http://www.DanGelber.com |
| Contact: | Meredith Johnson |
| Email: | meredith@dangelber.com |
| Phone Numbers: | (305) 538-8373 |
Dan Gelber has led a life of exemplary public and community service. The son of a prosecutor and a schoolteacher, he grew up in Florida – in Miami and in Tallahassee.
Dan was appointed one of the nation’s youngest federal prosecutors when he joined the South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office. For nearly a decade, Dan handled some of Florida’s most significant public corruption, civil rights and narcotics prosecutions. He rose to be head of the civil rights division ultimately becoming a top deputy where he managed hundreds of prosecutors and thousands of investigations. Dan was noticed by then U.S. Senator Sam Nunn who asked him to take the helm of the United State Senate’s investigations committee as its Chief Counsel and Staff Director. . He also led investigations and hearings, published reports and testified before the congress on a wide array of domestic security issues.
In 2000, Dan was elected to the Florida House and in 2006; he was unanimously selected by his Democratic colleagues as their Democratic Leader. In 2008, he was elected to represent the residents of district 35 in the state Senate, where he serves today. In his decade in the legislature he has been one of the most prominent advocates for public education, health care and children’s issues. Dan is an accomplished attorney who has the highest rating (AV) from the Martindale Hubbell rating service and has been recognized in various peer–review publications including Best lawyers in America and Florida’s Legal Elite.
Dan has been a Big Brother volunteer with the Big Brothers, Big Sister program for 25 years, including 20 with his current little brother Travis. He has also spent nearly every summer at a camp he helped create 25 years ago for children afflicted with cancer. Dan lives with his wife, Joan, a career federal prosecutor, and their three children, Sophie, Hannah and Max in Miami Beach.
Constitutional Amendment
FairDistrictsFlorida.org
| Web: | http://www.FairDistrictsFlorida.org |
| Contact: | Ellen Freidin, Campaign Chair |
| Email: | ellen@FairDistrictsFlorida.org |
| Phone Numbers: | 305.606.4300 |
FairDistrictsFlorida.org aims to bring fairness to redistricting and give voters a real voice in choosing their representatives.
We can amend the Florida Constitution to make the legislature follow fairness standards in redistricting.
We need over 1.2 million voters to sign petitions.
Get active! Sign the petitions! Get others to sign! Volunteer and Contribute!
State House
District 112
SANDRA RUIZ FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112
| Web: | http://www.sandraruiz2010.com |
| Contact: | Aldo Ruiz |
| Email: | aldo@sandraruiz2010.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 786 514-7380; 786 514-8009 |
We are enthused with the opportunity we have to present Sandra Ruiz as a candidate for District 112. What you see is what you get with Sandra Ruiz. She is an energetic, bright, empathetic and responsible problem solver; an individual that you can count upon to be accessible to your thoughts and considerations always. In Tallahassee, she will do as she has done so here locally. Her participation in Tallahassee will be felt with positive impact as she works for District 112. Sandra Ruiz for District 112!
District 91
Barbra Stern for House District 91
| Web: | http://www.barbrastern.com |
| Contact: | Barbra |
| Email: | barbrastern4hd91@aol.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 9546123988 |
Looking for volunteers for campaign!
State Senate
District 25
Kelly Skidmore for State Senate, District 25
| Web: | http://www.kellyskidmore.com |
| Contact: | Beth Lerner |
| Email: | beth@thewomenslib.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-397-5241 |
"For the last 12 years, Florida has been on a downward spiral. We need new leadership to turn our state around and reprioritze our agenda. As a Florida Senator, I will fight to make your voices heard in Tallahassee!"
County Campaigns
County Commission
District 6
Re-Elect County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger - 2010
| Web: | http://www.Sue2010.com/ |
| Contact: | Sue Gunzburger |
| Email: | vote4sue@bellsouth.net |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-707-0921 |
Sue is a proven leader, a progressive Democrat ... and a fighter for social and economic justice, jobs and fair wages, environmental protection, civil rights, and government reform!
Follow Sue on Facebook and Twitter! Follow the links from Sue's campaign website.
School Board of Broward County
District 4
David "Dave" Thomas
| Web: | http://www.DavidThomasForSchoolBoard.com |
| Contact: | Dave Thomas |
| Email: | DaveThomasBrowardSchoolBoard@yahoo.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 954 592-3761 |
David was raised in South Florida, graduating from Hialeah High in 1968. He joined the Navy to serve his country and rose to the ranks of Lt. Commander. By 1992, he was in command of the EOD Training and Evaluation Facility where he was responsible for million dollar budgets, working with foreign and domestic contractors and managing various departments engaged in training operations. After 23 years, he retired from the military and went back to college, graduating in 1994.
He has 16 years of classroom experience, currently teaching Advanced Placement Psychology at the high school level. He is experienced in the needs of all level student, including special needs. He was asked to write curriculum for the State and handles school discipline on a regular basis.
His strong business background and classroom knowledge make Dave the strongest and well-rounded candidate in District 4. He is a current member of the Coral Springs/Parkland Democratic Club, King's Point Democratic Club and the Dolphin Democratic Club. He has received full endorsements from: Margate Mayor Varsallone, Parkland Mayor Udine, N. Lauderdale Mayor Brady, Margate Commissioner McLean, Coral Springs Commissioner Powers, Woodlands Homeowners Assn, and Equality Florida
District 6
Laurie Rich Levinson for Broward School Board District 6
| Web: | http://laurierichlevinson.com/ |
| Contact: | Laurie Rich Levinson |
| Email: | electlaurierichlevinson@gmail.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-336-0925 |
Laurie was born and raised in South Florida. She is the daughter of State Senator Nan Rich and David Rich. She is married to Neil; they have three children, Daniel, Robert, and Hannah, in the Broward County public school system.
Laurie received an Economics degree from Brandeis University and has been in the business world for 25 years. Her experiences range from owning and operating a business, leading the contract sales division for Florida Carpet Corporation and Harry Rich Corporation, to working in management for Abraham & Straus Department Stores. Laurie has maximized budgets and prioritized resources. With her experience, she brings a business minded, common sense approach to our schools.
Laurie has been a parent activist in Broward County for the past 15 years. She is the Central Area Advisory Chair for 80 schools in the County. She has served on the School Advisory Council at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, working on improving student achievement. She was the Gifted Advisory Council Corresponding Secretary. Laurie has been involved at Temple Dor Dorim as Youth Committee Chair, Early Childhood Education Committee Chair, PTO Chair and Treasurer, and as a Board of Directors Trustee. She has been an active National Council of Jewish Women member and leader, initiating a child safety program and creating children’s libraries in day care centers and shelters.
Municipal and Other
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Loranne Ausley for CFO
| Web: | http://www.ausleyforcfo.com |
| Contact: | Julia Gill, Political Director |
| Email: | julia@ausley.net |
| Phone Numbers: | 850-222-0007 |
Loranne Ausley, a 6th-generation Floridian, is an attorney and former member of the Florida House of Representatives, where she represented Leon and Jefferson counties. Loranne has dedicated her career to the service of others, working in the administrations of some of Florida’s most respected leaders, from Bob Graham to Lawton Chiles and Buddy MacKay.
First elected in 2000, Loranne served in the Florida House of Representatives through 2008. As someone who had never held elected office before, Loranne quickly established herself as an independent-minded leader unafraid to take on tough problems and find real solutions for everyday Floridians. Earning the respect of Republicans and Democrats alike, Loranne stood up against irresponsible budgets and “no-bid” contracts that wasted millions in tax dollars. And she continues to work tirelessly to ensure that Florida invests in its future and that our tax dollars are invested responsibly, with the highest level of scrutiny and accountability.
Last year, Loranne was selected by CFO Alex Sink to serve as Chair of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, a $300 million public-private institution that provides health insurance for children in Florida.
Loranne has established herself as a leading voice for Florida’s children and families. She was the lead sponsor of legislation that created the Children and Youth Cabinet and, as a Democrat, was then appointed to serve on the cabinet by two successive Republican speakers. She has also served as Chair of Whole Child Leon since 2004.
After graduating from law school, Loranne spent two years working as an attorney in Miami. She was then selected to serve in the U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration in the Department of Commerce, and later worked in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), serving as the Director of the National Rebuilding Institute, the Business Development Director of the Empowerment Zones Program and Special Advisor to HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo. She returned to Florida in 1997 to serve as Chief of Staff to then-Lieutenant Governor Buddy MacKay.
Loranne graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College with a degree in Economics and earned her J.D. from the Washington & Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia.
She makes her home in Tallahassee, where she resides with her husband Bill Hollimon and son, Will, age 7. Loranne is an avid marathon runner and triathlete, and an Ironman finisher (Florida 2007).
Coral Springs
Dr. Mark Gendal For Coral Springs City Commission
| Web: | http://drmarkgendal.com |
| Contact: | Mark Gendal |
| Email: | mark2020OD@aol.com |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-536-5721 |
Lauderhill
Re-Elect Richard J Kaplan for Lauderhill Mayor
| Web: | http://www.kaplan4mayor.blogspot.com |
| Contact: | Richard J Kaplan |
| Email: | kaplan4mayor@comcast.net |
| Phone Numbers: | 954-752-1732 (w); 954-742-6967 (h) |
I am running for re-election in the City of Lauderhill. Anyone wishing to help as a volunteer, please call or email me. The campaign will be short so there is a lot of footwork to be done in a short time.