Sun-Sentinel Broward Political Blog
September 2008
Does this mean the race for mayor in February-March 2009 will be collegial?
Here in a photo shot by Stephen Shires are, from left, criminal defense attorney Steve Rossi, tile store owner Earl Rynerson and attorney/former city commissioner Dean Trantalis. They’re running to replace Mayor Jim Naugle. Also running are state Rep. [...]
Posted on September 17th, 2008 by Earl
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Florida has provided some fierce gay debates and is notorious for its colorful anti-gay personalities – think Anita Bryant and Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle. But a tepid gay marriage debate taking place in the Sunshine State suggests the temperature of the gay culture war there has chilled a bit.
For example, Governor Charlie Crist, who [...]
Posted on September 14th, 2008 by Earl
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Sun-Sentinel Broward Political Blog
September 2008
Tile store owner and Fort Lauderdale mayoral candidate Earl Rynerson mass emailed some facts and figures in recent days alerting folks to the six figure salaries in City Hall. Using a little bit of math, he multiplied a few years by the top officials’ salaries and came out with an equation that [...]
Posted on September 12th, 2008 by Earl
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Mark your calendars!
Date: Friday, September 26th from 7-9pm
Where: Home of Earl Rynerson: 438 NE 8th Ave, here in Fort Lauderdale!
Event Details:
Be sure to stop by and listen as Earl speaks about his vision for making Fort Lauderdale a World Class City that we can all be proud of! Bring a friend! AND PLEASE BRING A [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2008 by Earl
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Date: 09/25/2008 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Title: Dwtwn/Bch Council Breakfast Mayoral Forum
Location: Bahia Mar Beach Resort - 801 Seabreeze Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Description:
In September, the mayoral candidates will be featured in a forum. The Sept. 25 early morning event is at a location to be named. Candidates: Hutchinson, Steve Rossi, Earl Rynerson, Jack Seiler and Dean Trantalis.
Cost [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2008 by Earl
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About Fort Lauderdale’ Budget….
1. Our city’s budget is not only bloated at $536 million now, but our elected officials want to increase it by more than 12% next year, to $605 million.
2. Our city’s budget has almost doubled in the last 10 years, even though our population has remained essentially the same:
2002: $345M (no increase [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2008 by Earl
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About our City Manager George Gretas Compensation…
1. That Fort Lauderdale City Manager George Gretsas receives a higher salary (at $230,000 per year) than that of the Vice President of the United States? (The Vice President’s salary is $221,900 per year).
2. Gretsas also earns more in a base salary (230K) than the active, full time Mayors [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2008 by Earl
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About our City Attorney’s compensation…
1. City Attorney Harry Stewart’s salary ($243,000) is even higher than the Vice President of the United States (who receives $221,900)!
2 With his pension, medical insurance, FICA, and vehicle allowance, his total compensation is over $348,000 per year!
3. After the end of his second contract with the City (August 2009), Mr. [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2008 by Earl
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The “Earl For Mayor” Campaign Reception, held August 23rd at Earl’s home, was a resounding success! Over 80 people attended and over $8,000 was collected to help Earl on his quest to win the Fort Lauderdale Mayor’s race next February!
If you missed this event, don’t worry; we are having another event this month as well. [...]
Posted on September 1st, 2008 by Earl
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