A Love for Local Government Leads Candidate to Run Grass-Roots Campaign in Tamarac
Doug Maesk and his husband, Noel, live in a landscaped, serene home in Woodmont. The walls are flanked with oil paintings and Noel’s photography.
Politics
Tamarac Candidate Discusses His Past and Why It’s Not a Secret
New to politics, mayoral candidate Elvin Villalobos has a strong campaign, many volunteers and more money raised than any other candidate.
Judicial Candidate and JP Taravella Grad Allen-Rosner Has Strong Local Roots
You may have seen candidate Jason Allen-Rosner, along with his family in their red shirts at the polls during the primaries. He persevered in a four-way judicial race where he now faces a run-off election on November 6.
Tamarac Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues at Forum
The Tamarac mayoral candidates held their first forum hosted by the Men’s Club and Women’s Auxiliary at Kings Point last week.
Meet the Candidates Running for Tamarac City Commission District 2
After Mayor Harry Dressler announced he would not be seeking reelection, City Commissioner Michelle Gomez filed for the position leaving her District 2 seat wide open.
Meet the Candidates Running for Tamarac Mayor this November
Three candidates are vying for Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler’s seat after announcing last March he would not be seeking reelection: Michelle J. Gomez, Gerald Heller and Elvin Villalobos. Another candidate, Claudia M. Gomez, dropped out this month.
Tamarac Confiscates Vice Mayor’s Campaign Signs for being on City Property
Tamarac Vice Mayor Michelle Gomez, knows a thing or two about campaigning, after all, she was successfully elected in 2014 to serve as a city commissioner.
Tamarac Residents Had Very Little Say About Self-Storage Facility in Public Meeting
Tamarac residents who are against a self-storage facility proposed to be built near them made their voices heard in the hope that they could change someone’s mind.
Doug Maesk Challenges Debra Placko for Tamarac Commission Seat
For the past four years, Commissioner Debra Placko has served Tamarac’s District 4 covering Woodmont, Sunflower and Heathgate, however, this election year she faces a challenger with Doug Maesk
Tamarac Residents Vote Tuesday, August 28
Early voting is over after nine consecutive days, so if you haven’t voted already, Tuesday will be your last chance to cast your ballot.
When and Where: Early Voting for Broward County 2018 Midterm Elections
With early voting beginning Saturday and lasting nine consecutive days, voters shouldn’t have any excuse to miss this year’s midterm elections.
Parents Affected by Parkland Tragedy Run For School Board District 4
School board candidates have stepped up to run for the open District 4 seat after School Board member Abby Freedman announced that she would not seek a third term.
School Board Candidate Tennille Doe-Decoste Addresses Local Democratic Club
With over 16 years of serving the public working with various city budgets, and her experience with three of her own children attending public schools, Tennille Doe-Decoste told members of the Coral Springs/Parkland Democratic Club why she would be the best school board candidate.
Tamarac Mayoral Candidate’s Party Preferences Revealed at Kings Point Republican Club
Three Tamarac mayoral candidates made presentations to the Kings Point Republican Club last Thursday, and although the election is nonpartisan, questions posed to the candidates revealed their political leanings.
Tamarac Vice Mayor Hires Fellow Commissioner for Employment
Tamarac City Commissioners Julie Fishman and Michelle Gomez are nearly inseparable in public life, even voting identically on the dais.
State Rep. Jared Moskowitz Receives an F- Grade from the NRA
The grades are in and State Rep. Jared Moskowitz has earned an F-.
Tamarac Mayor Says Medical Marijuana is a “Gigantic Scam”
By: Sharon Aron Baron Mayor Harry Dressler said that after doing research, he found that medical marijuana dispensing facilities are a “gigantic scam” and should not be allowed in the city. He added that medical marijuana dispensing facilities are a fraud. He explained that because medical marijuana does not have the active ingredient THC in it […]
Meet the Tamarac Candidates who are Running for Office
The deadline is fast approaching if you’re considering running for mayor or a seat on the Tamarac city commission.
Parents of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victims Hold Kick-Off Event for School Board Race
After announcing their candidacy for school board last week, parents of two Marjory Stoneman Douglas victims, Lori Alhadeff and Ryan Petty, held a joint kick-off party to raise funds to finance their campaigns.
City Holds Hasty Vote to Increase Colony West Construction Costs
Without any notice to the public, the Tamarac city commission voted 4-1 to increase the budget for the Colony West Club House project at a cost of $3.7 million dollars.