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BROWARD BEAT: Steve Catches Sue In A Lie On TV
BY BUDDY NEVINS
County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger doesn’t tell the truth. And former state Sen. Steve Geller called her on it. The lie popped out during their joint appearance on the WPLG-Channel 10′sMichael Putney show. Putney was interviewing them about their race for the South Broward county commission seat. Then the fireworks started. Putney was interviewing them about their race for the South Broward county commission seat. Gunzburger charged that...
BREAKING NEWS: SUN SENTINEL ENDORSES STEVE GELLER!
From the Sun Sentinel: The voters deserve better than the bare-knuckle brawl they've had to endure. As such, the Editorial Board…suggests voters choose Geller. Geller, 51, is an attorney who served in both houses of the Florida Legislature. He's smart…, To succeed in the commission setting, he will need to tone it down and work with his colleagues to develop new strategies in addressing the many challenges facing the commission. If elected, he vows to seek...
Campaign Update: The New Ad and Absentee Voting
Dear Friends, The election is just weeks away, and absentee voting begins this Friday. We cannot continue down the same path of decline that has nearly bankrupted our County and failed to increase job opportunities. Your vote can elect a leader who will take new steps to improve the well-being of our families, our neighbors, and our businesses. Your choice is critical to the future of Broward County. Yesterday, a new ad was released which can...
GREAT NEWS!! - Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper Endorses Steve Geller!
Those in attendance at last Sunday’s Hallandale Beach Campaign Breakfast gave a standing ovation when Mayor Joy Cooper announced in strong, glowing words why she has decided to endorse Steve Geller to be the new County Commissioner: “I am announcing my endorsement of former Senator Steve Geller for the County Commission Seat”, the mayor said. “ I am about doing what is best for Hallandale Beach. We have a Commissioner who voted against...
BSO's Corruption Probe of Sue Gunzburger: The Full Story
-Posted by Brittany Wallman The Broward Sheriff's Office has opened a corruption investigation into County Commissioner Suzanne Gunzburger, a stunning move on BSO's part that could be politically devastating to the longtime commissioner. Gunzburger said she was “shocked” to learn of the investigation into her late husband’s business dealings with Broward County, which occurred more than a decade ago. Gunzburger’s husband, Gerry, died a year ago, and his...
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Broward Beat: "Gunzburger Guilty of Hypocrisy? You Decide"
Friends: Enclosed please find an article from www.browardbeat.com, published on June 24. In the interest of accuracy, I have neither edited nor described it in any way. Please read the article, and draw your own conclusions. Thanks - Steve Gunzburger Guilty of Hypocrisy? You Decide BY BUDDY NEVINS Does Ms. Ethics, Broward County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger, speak out of both sides of her mouth? Gunzburger very publicly fought for new ethics rules which would ban...
Gunzburger Votes Against Ethics Commission
Friends: I was shocked last Tuesday when the Broward County Commission unanimously voted to file a lawsuit asking a judge to strike the work product of the Broward County Ethics Commission, and to prevent it from becoming law or being put on the November ballot so that all Broward voters could express their will. The fact that this vote passed unanimously, with everyone, including my opponent voting for it, shows how dramatically out of touch she is with public sentiment. In an...
SUN SENTINEL: Multi-millionaire Gunzburger: My money isn't from taxpayers
Longtime county commissioner defends county's hiring of family company
By Brittany Wallman, Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE - In the political fight of her life as she heads toward fall elections, Broward County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger is on the defense about her wealth. The multi-millionaire faces claims by her opponent that she built her fortune on the taxpayers' dime, thanks to her husband's business. The longtime county commissioner has been battered with political ads aired by former state Sen. Steve Geller,...
Geller Proposes Clean Campaign, Focused on Important Issues Facing Broward; Gunzburger Rejects Offer
Friends: As you know, the campaign for Broward county Commission, seat 6 , covering Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Hallandale, is, unfortunately, turning nasty. I have done everything I can to prevent this, but it takes two people to agree to run a clean campaign. Until the letter which I am posting today, I have not mentioned my opponent by name, nor have I used her picture on this website or in any of my materials whatsoever. If you look at this website, you will...
Steve Geller Writes an Open Letter to Charlie Crist Regarding the "Teacher Tenure" Bill
An Open Letter to Governor Charlie Crist Dear Charlie: I've read every line of SB 6, the so-called "Teacher Tenure" bill. It's not a teacher tenure bill, and you should veto it. Many people have complained about teachers in Florida having tenure, and that it’s too difficult to remove bad teachers. Public School teachers don't actually have tenure like college professors do, and it's not as hard to remove bad teachers...
Geller Announces Endorsement of Alliance for Retired Americans
(Hollywood) - Former Senate Democratic Leader Senator Steve Geller announced today that he has received the endorsement of one of the largest groups of seniors in Florida, the Alliance for Retired Americans. The Alliance for Retired Americans has approximately three million members, including over 200,000 in Florida. "I have worked with the Alliance of Retired Americans and more specifically the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans during my years of service in the...
Geller Announces Endorsement of International Union Of Operating Engineers
(Hollywood) - Former Senate Democratic Leader Senator Steve Geller announced today that he has received the endorsement of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 487. "My commitment to the working men and women of Broward County is long standing, which is one of the reasons that I have been named the legislator of the year by both the Florida AFL-CIO and the Broward County AFL-CIO. I am also proud to have been unanimously early endorsed by the Broward County AFL-CIO in my...
Geller Announces Major Endorsement: Broward County AFL·CIO
(Hollywood) - Former Senate Democratic Leader Senator Steve Geller announced today that he has received the Early Endorsement of one of the most powerful groups in Broward County - The Broward County AFL-CIO. The Broward County AFL-CIO is the umbrella group for most of the largest unions in the area, and represents over 50 Public and Private Sector unions. (Click here to read the letter of endorsement.) "I have always appreciated the very strong support which I have received from...
Geller Announces Endorsements From Pembroke Pines Firefighters, Metro Broward Firefighters, and Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters
Former Senate Democratic Leader Senator Steve Geller announced today that he has received the unanimous Early Endorsements from the Professional Firefighters of Pembroke Pines, Local 2292, the Metro Broward Professional Fire Fighters, Local 3080, and the Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters in his race for the Broward County Commission, District 6. Local 3080 represents a number of cities, including Hallandale Beach, while the Broward County...
Geller Announces Endorsement From Fraternal Order of Police
(Hollywood) - Former Senate Democratic Leader Senator Steve Geller announced today that he has received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Broward County Deputies, Lodge 32, in his campaign for the Broward County Commission, District 6. Attached is the letter of endorsement. "I have always appreciated the very strong support which I have received from our public safety employees, including the police, firefighters, paramedics and EMT's. When shots are fired, or...
Broward Beat: Geller Outraises [His Opponent]
by Buddy Nevins
The momentum continues for former state Senate Minority Leader Steve Geller. Geller outraised his opponent, [name omitted], by almost two to one in the third quarter. The two are locked in a battle for the southeast Broward county commission seat held by [Steve's opponent] since 1992. The Democratic primary is in August, 2010. The achievement is more remarkable because Geller is out of office and is challenging an incumbent. Geller raised $79,320, both hard and soft money, in...
Sun Sentinel: Geller draws more backing in challenge to [his opponent]
by Scott Wyman
A second labor union has endorsed former Senate Democratic Leader Steve Geller in his campaign to unseat [his opponent]. This endorsement comes from within the ranks of the county’s own workforce. Geller received the backing of the Broward County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4321, following on the heels of an endorsement from the Hollywood firefighters union. The county firefighters provide service at the port, airport and the Everglades as well as in several cities through...
Steve gets the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters of Pembroke Pines
The following is from a letter sent to Steve from the Professional Firefighters of Pembroke Pines IAFF, Local 2292 Dear Steve: On behalf of the Professional Firefighters of Pembroke Pines, IAFF Local 2292, I am proud to endorse your candidacy for Broward County Commissioner. We appreciate your dedication to public service over the past years, especially all of your efforts on firefighters' behalf during your time in Tallahassee. We are confident that...
Broward Beat: Geller Gets Hwd. Fire Fighters Endorsement
by Buddy Nevins
Former Florida Senate Minority Leader Steve Geller got a big Labor Day gift today: The endorsement of the Hollywood fire fighters in his campaign for the Broward County Commission. Steve Geller The endorsement is even a bigger deal than usual. Hollywood is the town that his opponent has represented since the 1980s, first as a city commissioner and since November 1992 as a county commissioner. He stole the endorsement of the Hollywood Professional Fire Fighters Local...
