tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8974376477628696344.post7482047948168011915..comments2024-03-17T05:21:16.181-04:00Comments on Rambling Moose: Wilton Manors Electoral DebatesKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302459923369677433noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8974376477628696344.post-21498077703620646572010-11-04T15:01:22.510-04:002010-11-04T15:01:22.510-04:00Bill, Constance and Roy,
Thanks so much for the pr...Bill, Constance and Roy,<br />Thanks so much for the praises above. Wish I had done better for you in the election. Sorry to the 1570 voters that wanted me on our city commission. Wonder what is possibly in store for me next!<br />Hugs,<br />CelesteCelestenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8974376477628696344.post-79898568532199582142010-10-24T13:23:34.946-04:002010-10-24T13:23:34.946-04:00Not many of you will remember Mother's Council...Not many of you will remember Mother's Council, but that's where I first met Celeste. We did little events to raise money for Hagen Park (which was very small back then) and everything we did was geared toward children. Celeste has intimate knowledge of the city's workings and I think she would make the best commissioner of all! She knows everyone. She knows who is in charge of what within city staff. And, she knows Wilton Manors better than anyone I know. I hope that everyone recognizes what a jewel Celeste is. I hope they see that her only agenda is public service. And, if those hopes are realized, she will win the seat, which is my greatest hope of all!PoetC7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11544744109708024717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8974376477628696344.post-11616132915327350382010-10-23T15:10:46.726-04:002010-10-23T15:10:46.726-04:00Roy, Thanks, interesting comments you have there. ...Roy, Thanks, interesting comments you have there. I'm glad you agreed with me about Julie, especially since I was so shocked at how she abused the vigil. Physical appearance aside, Julie's input in the goings on in the city are almost invariably skewed toward self promotion. It is hard to follow the conversation when she's talking because she's so unfocused and circular. Thinking back to when she was a temporary Interim Commissioner, I'm glad she's not one now. You can see why Julie Carson is a Paralegal and not a Lawyer.<br /><br />Scott and Celeste both won me over immediatlely when I moved into the city in 2006. They both take the time to speak with you, and when have their attention, you can be sure that it will be a measured and reasoned response. <br /><br />Steve's quote from Reagan was an interesting choice. The quote itself isn't coming to mind, however, I have had some long conversations with him and I will say that Steve is a highly intelligent person. I'm sure the connection he was trying to make was germaine. <br /><br />The Island City News is a shill for Gary from what I've seen at every election. If you picked up last edition, Resnick was seen to walk on water, raise the dead and was known to have had a major part in building the pyramids and part the Red Sea, singlehandedly. Meanwhile, Resnick's competition in every election that I have seen in this city have been horrendous and all around awful people. Its a tired hackneyed joke. <br /><br />I don't even use the Island City News to line my parrot's cage - it would scare him too much.<br /><br />Knowing some of the details in the back story certainly would help with the digs, and being in the front row (my knees can't take being behind someone) and able to watch each and every person on the dais helped. When Joe was talking, he was focusing on certain people, and reacting to them. <br /><br />I can certainly appreciate your comment about being glad to hear the candidates speak, but not having it really sway me one way or another - after all you can pretty much guess how I'm voting after reading the posts.<br /><br />Thanks, Roy!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067253458232904468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8974376477628696344.post-23121759701225844722010-10-23T12:38:49.624-04:002010-10-23T12:38:49.624-04:00I basically knew who I was voting for, but I appre...I basically knew who I was voting for, but I appreciated having the chance to have my opinion swayed the night of the debate. I agree with your assessment of Julie (both politically and visually), although I would never say it out loud. I think she's shown a lot more commitment to our town over time. I'm always suspicious of new residents/carpetbaggers who move to town and immediately want to help run it. I am, however, a big fan of Scott's and Celeste really won me over. After quoting Ronald Reagan, Steve is going to have to work harder to earn my trust. I have issues with Gary, but I don't recall a "humorous anecdote" from Joe. Unless you mean his digs at Gary that he didn't back up with any facts. I debated googling his accusations right then and there, but I figure if Joe isn't going to elaborate, why should I look something up. I don't know all of the details of the Gary/Joe/Steve Kelly's Island City News mess, but Joe is very personable and charming in person and that would have gone a lot further than angry grudge holder on Thursday. Oh, he was very polished and rehearsed when he spoke, but when he was done, he would sit down, his face would go blank and he would just stare ahead waiting for his turn, rarely looking to acknowledge others when they were speaking (probably to avoid eye contact with Gary). It kind of creeped me out. You might want to review your video, Moose.<br />Aside from that, I had a good time. And yes, the City Commission chamber looks really odd with all of voting equipment in the room.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08245345824793539018noreply@blogger.com