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Philip Busey
I meet the nicest people on the campaign trail. I am especially focused on the voters and their neighborhoods. I like to spend time knocking on doors and in direct contact with voters. I have walked in many neighborhoods and there is no such thing as a bad neighborhood.
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Davie
Profession: Agronomist
Education: Ph.D.
Issues: Education, Environment, Election Reform, Voting Machines, Moral Issues, Pro-Choice, Party Expansion, Youth Voters, Health Care, Tax Reform, Military, Foreign Affairs, Iraq War, Terrorism, Homeland Security, Church/State Separation, Budget/Deficits, Supreme Court, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs, Black Issues, Hispanic Issues, Jewish Issues, Gay Rights
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Web Design, Organizing, Education, Scheduling, Writing, Public Contacts, Public Speaking, Outreach, Media Watcher, Media Response, Graphic Arts, Fund Raising, Publicity, Marketing, Database
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Updated: May 2nd, 2013
Timothy Ross
I am the Recording Secretary of the Broward Democratic Party. I am the President of the Dolphin Democrats, the oldest and largest GLBT Political Organization on Florida. I am a Regional Director of the Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus in District 6, which is Broward County. Julie Carson is my counterpart director in this district. I am a Trustee of the Broward AFL-CIO, and a shop steward for the Communications Workers of America, Local 3104. I work for AT&T in Consumer Sales.
Wilton Manors
Profession: Sales
Education: Some College
Issues: Education, Environment, Election Reform, Pro-Choice, Party Expansion, Health Care, Church/State Separation, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs, Gay Rights
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Web Design, Printing, Organizing, Scheduling, Writing, Public Speaking, Outreach, Media Watcher, Fund Raising, Telemarketing, Marketing, Database
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Updated: December 8th, 2012
Robert Muniz
Oakland Park
Profession: Project Manager -- Operations/Logistics
Education: MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, BBA University of Puerto Rico
Issues: Election Reform, Foreign Affairs, Church/State Separation, Gay Rights
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Organizing, Writing, Public Speaking, Outreach, Publicity, Marketing
I am part of a group that wants to launch a Democratic Club in Oakland Park.
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Updated: November 21st, 2012
Andrew Markoff
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to New York City to pursue liberal arts studies at The City University of New York. Employed on the editorial staff of The New Yorker Magazine while also working in community affairs addressing issues of AIDS, the homeless and the elderly before moving to South Florida in 1996.
Currently owns a home in Hallandale Beach's South West neighborhood and serves on official committees and in community groups.
An editorial consultant by profession but also served as a Guardian Ad Litem in the 11th judicial circuit. Has engaged in pet rescue and spay & neuter projects in Dade and in Broward, and currently serves as a board member of Florida Initiative for Electoral Reform. Board member of Florida Initiative for Electoral Reform. Broward DEC Precinct Captain for Y016.
Politics, good government and participatory democracy are interests that take up much of my time.
Hallandale Beach
Profession: Editor
Education: City University of New York
Issues: Education, Environment, Election Reform, Voting Machines, Moral Issues, Pro-Choice, Party Expansion, Youth Voters, Health Care, Tax Reform, Military, Terrorism, Homeland Security, Church/State Separation, Budget/Deficits, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs, Gay Rights
Skills: Canvassing Door-to-Door, Word Processing, Education, Writing, Public Speaking, Media Watcher, Media Response
I volunteer out on the ground for candidates and for campaigns. I do not engage in seeking contracts and income through political action.
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Updated: October 26th, 2012
Freda Stevens
Davie
Profession: Small Business Owner
Education: M.S. in Education
Issues: Education, Economy/Jobs, Black Issues
Prolife issues
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Web Design, Printing, Education, Scheduling, Writing, Public Contacts, Public Speaking, Outreach, Media Watcher, Publicity
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Updated: October 1st, 2012
Anna Sheffield
Delray Beach
Profession: Regional Director of Broward for the No On 6 Campaign
Education: Bachelor's from FSU in Political Science and minor in Communications
Issues: Education, Environment, Election Reform, Moral Issues, Pro-Choice, Youth Voters, Health Care, Foreign Affairs, Church/State Separation, Local Issues, Black Issues, Gay Rights
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Printing, Organizing, Education, Scheduling, Writing, Public Contacts, Public Speaking, Outreach, Media Response, Graphic Arts, Finance, Fund Raising, Publicity, Telemarketing, Marketing, Database
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Updated: September 27th, 2012
Testy Tester
Test Town
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Updated: August 7th, 2012
Sandra Davey
Lauderdale Lakes
Profession: Substitute Teacher
Education: B.S.,M.A.O.M.
Issues: Education, Environment, Health Care, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs
Skills: Phone Bank, Education
Data entry
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Updated: August 1st, 2012
Phyllis Smith
The Greater Pompano Beach Democratic Club meetings are held every 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm at the E. Pat Larkin Center. 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Please come out and support our club.
Pompano Beach
Profession: Nurse
Education: Some College
Issues: Youth Voters, Health Care, Black Issues
Skills: Spreadsheets, Printing, Organizing, Scheduling, Writing, Public Contacts, Public Speaking, Outreach, Finance, Fund Raising
I am a good speaker and like to be involved.
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Updated: May 14th, 2012
Richard J. Kaplan
Lauderhill
Profession: Attorney/Mayor
Education: BGS-Univ. of Michigan; JD-Cleveland State Univ.; LL.M.-Tax-Univ. of Miami
Issues: Environment, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Organizing, Public Speaking, Media Response, Law, Marketing
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Updated: November 28th, 2011
Penny Burkhardt
Education: MS
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Updated: August 2nd, 2011
Michael Emanuel Rajner
Michael Emanuel Rajner is an openly gay man living with AIDS in Broward County and active in the Democratic Party and various countywide and statewide advisory boards.
In 2008, Michael was elected as the Precinct Committeeman for C-002 (northeast corner of Pompano Beach) and in 2010 appointed to the position of the LGBT Representative for Broward County Democratic Executive Committee.
Michael also serves as the Legislative Director for the Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus and previously served on the 2009 Board of Directors for the Dolphin Democrats and in 2010, served as Treasurer for the Greater Deerfield Beach Democratic Club.
Fort Lauderdale
Education: Bachelor in Social Work
Issues: Education, Environment, Moral Issues, Youth Voters, Health Care, Local Issues, Black Issues, Gay Rights
Skills: Organizing, Writing, Public Contacts, Public Speaking, Outreach, Media Response, Publicity
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Updated: April 3rd, 2011
David Carr
Coral Springs
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Updated: March 19th, 2011
Alex Johnson
Fort Lauderdale
Profession: attorney
Education: BA Trinity College, JD DePaul University College of Law
Issues: Election Reform, Voting Machines, Local Issues
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Organizing, Law
Department of Elections Trained Voting System Technician.
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Updated: March 10th, 2011
Betty DiMaio
Ft. Lauderdale
Profession: retired
Education: MBA
Issues: Pro-Choice, Church/State Separation
Skills: Phone Bank, Spreadsheets, Organizing
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Updated: February 12th, 2011
Lauren Schwartz
Profession: Writer and Democratic Activist
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree
Issues: Education, Environment, Election Reform, Voting Machines, Moral Issues, Pro-Choice, Party Expansion, Youth Voters, Health Care, Church/State Separation, Supreme Court, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs, Black Issues, Hispanic Issues, Gay Rights
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Organizing, Writing, Public Contacts, Outreach, Media Watcher, Media Response, Publicity, Marketing
EXPERIENCE
Field Organizing Intern
Ron Klein for Congress Campaign; Delray Beach, FL
2010
* Recruited over 300 volunteer shifts for nationwide Get Out the Vote efforts
* Managed and trained over 40 interns and volunteers per day on how to use our systems, scripts, and techniques
* Utilized Votebuilder/VAN and NationalField to update and maintain results for the office
* Contacted 1000's of voters through canvassing and phone banking
Writer
Freelance; Boca Raton, FL
2008-2010
* Developed web content for clients' Internet marketing needs including book promotions, mental health programs
and nutritional advice
* Utilized new media tools including social media and keyword research for optimum Internet visibility
Associate Editor & Marketing Manager
The Tolly Group; Boca Raton, FL
2008
* Consolidated marketing and editorial functions while company was simultaneously expanding services and
undergoing staff reassignments
* Produced electronic marketing materials, e-newsletters and press releases
* Created and edited Test Summary reports for major technology vendors
Senior Script Writer
East Shore Productions; Boca Raton, FL
2007
* Wrote program segments for a magazine format TV show airing nationally on MSNBC and Ion TV
Public Affairs Intern
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts; Worcester, MA
2006
* Collaborated with elected officials and key constituency members on legislation including the "Buffer Zone Law"
passed in 2007
* Represented organization at advocacy and political campaigns, notably for Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
* Organized and implemented community outreach initiatives; maintained records using Excel spreadsheets
Editorial Intern
Sun Sentinel; Delray Beach, FL
2001-2004
* Columnist for the Next Generation and College View features at a major newspaper with a circulation of 225,000
* Winner of two Journalism Awards
* Developed content and themes for features section of newspaper; coordinated responsibilities with team of
interns
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Clark University; Worcester, MA
2007
* Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, concentration in English
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Updated: November 7th, 2010
Georgia Foster
Plantation
Profession: Executive Director
Education: Honorary Doctorate Degree of Human Letters
Issues: Pro-Choice, Health Care, Local Issues, Economy/Jobs, Black Issues, Gay Rights
Skills: Phone Bank, Public Speaking, Outreach
I am supportive of moderate to conservative politicians with no preference to the party. I am more independent than Democratic or Republican. Issues I am interested in are health care reform, employement and nonprofit management.
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Updated: October 29th, 2010
Michael Lockwood
Fort Lauderale
Profession: Disabled
Education: BS University of Alabama
Issues: Environment, Election Reform, Health Care
Skills: Phone Bank, Canvassing Door-to-Door, Education, Outreach
Active in GOTV effort
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Updated: September 30th, 2010
Shannon Harvilla
Pompano Beach
Profession: Purchasing
Education: Bachelors in Political Science West Virginia University
Issues: Environment, Pro-Choice, Health Care
Legalizing Medical Marijuana in Florida
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Word Processing, Organizing, Scheduling, Public Contacts, Outreach, Finance, Publicity, Marketing
I would like to help in the marketing of the candidates. In addtion I belive I have a knack for eloquent speach writing if given the chance.
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Updated: September 22nd, 2010
Ken Evans
KEN EVANS, Area 1 Leader for the Broward County Democratic Executive Committee
Ken, is the Precinct Committeeman for Precinct Q30, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
Ken, is the President of The Greater Deerfield Beach Democratic Club
Telephone: (954) 684-3690
Area 1 has Four Democratic clubs please join us!
The Greater Deerfield Beach Democratic Club
Palm Aire Democratic Club
The Northeast Broward Democratic Club
Democratic Women's Club of Northeast Broward
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Profession: Summer Camp Director
Education: College
Issues: Education, Environment, Youth Voters, Health Care
Skills: Campaign Organizing, Public Contacts, Public Speaking, Publicity, Marketing
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Updated: August 29th, 2010