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Local politicians want your "Like" and your vote too
The paperwork for her candidacy had barely been submitted to the Boca City Clerk when the Facebook page "Susan Haynie for Mayor" went live in April: "I want to take my experience to the mayor's office." The deputy mayor's upbeat vibe is also a...
Tags: Twitter, Inc., Media Industry, MySpace, Anthony D. Weiner, Social Media
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Libraries becoming a thing of the past
I read with interest the June 15 article that the Palm Beach County Commission geniuses are considering eliminating the 100-year-old practice of library late fees to encourage greater usage. They keep spending our tax money like Christmas: A new...Tags: Libraries, Arts and Culture
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Foster kicks off race for County Commission District 6 seat
Sun SentinelFormer Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster on Monday became the first candidate to file to run for the Palm Beach County Commission seat being vacated by Commissioner Jess Santamaria in 2014. Term limits prevent Santamaria, a Democrat, from running for a...Tags: Wellington, Local Elections, Royal Palm Beach, Politics, Elections
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Threatened federal cuts at Boca airport lead to salary debate
In the wake of a proposed $650,000 federal budget cut that threatened to close the tower at Boca Raton Airport, a battle has erupted around the salary of the airport's manager. In one corner is former City Council member David Freudenberg, who says he...
Tags: Pompano Beach, Air Transportation Industry, Laws, Trials, Justice System
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Sequester cuts to cost Palm Beach County elderly, children under measures approved Tuesday
Sun SentinelNeedy senior citizens won’t get breakfast and poor children won’t get rides to pre-school under $2 million in Palm Beach County budget cuts approved Tuesday as a result of Congress failing to reach a budget deal. The county expects to lose...Tags: U.S. Congress, Head Start, Budget Control Act of 2011, AIDS, Politics
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Public comment squashed, Santamaria walks out in Palm Beach County Commission golf course debate
Sun SentinelPalm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria walked out in frustration and a crowd of retirees was denied the chance to speak as tensions rose at Thursday’s commission meeting. The commission in a 4-3 vote approved controversial development...Tags: Golf, Sports, Elections, Politics
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Four candidates running for mayor
It's a race between two Boynton Beach political players, a veteran candidate and a political newcomer. Four candidates are vying for the Boynton Beach mayor's job, and while their platforms differ, changing Boynton's reputation is paramount to each...
Tags: Jerry Taylor, Colleges and Universities, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Walmart
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Character Counts: Tarmo Lievonen
Tarmo Lievonen Age: 17 School: Boca Raton High Grade: 11th Hometown: Delray Beach Pillar: Trustworthiness Tarmo (known as TJ) is driven to help others achieve and maximize each of the many tasks he takes on. TJ, who excels at videography, produced a...Tags: Regional Authority, Palm Beach County, Students, Delray Beach, Teaching and Learning
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Santamaria helps opponents of golf course building plans going before County Commission
Sun SentinelLess than a week before a scheduled Palm Beach County Commission vote on a contentious development proposal, Commissioner Jess Santamaria donated meeting space for a fundraiser aimed at fighting the building plans. Santamaria has made no secret of his...Tags: Ethics, Values, Local Government, Golf, Sports
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Palm Beach County Commission adding more nighttime meetings
Sun SentinelAcknowledging that the need for paychecks can trump participation in democracy, the Palm Beach County Commission plans to hold more meetings after the workday ends. The commission has agreed to add two more nighttime meetings to its usual schedule.... -
Palm Beach County Commission balks at Citizens United fight
Sun SentinelThe Palm Beach County Commission has decided not to take on the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the commission opted not to lend its support to a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at reversing the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Boca Raton, Freedom of the Press, Politics
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Palm Beach County Commission considers backing constitutional amendment
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsThe Palm Beach County Commission may wade into constitutional law and take a stand on a controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Bringing a Washington D.C. political fight to their West Palm Beach meeting chambers, county commissioners are considering...Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court, Ted Deutch, Elections, Politics
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