Thanks for your comments.

Jose — I’ve never run for any elected office other than the one I currently hold. If I had a “constant eye on higher office” I’d have run for higher office by now as there have been numerous opportunities. Also, I don’t recall discussing congressional aspirations with anyone because, to date, I’ve never had any. I don’t recall even thinking that.

As to my Hispanic heritage, if you questions or want to discuss that subject with me, my number at City Hall is (954) 436-3266. Call me and we can have that chat in English or Spanish as you prefer. Generally, people know who I am and where I was born, they’ve known that for years, it’s not something I’ve hidden or am at all ashamed about. It is part of who I am and nobody has ever questioned me on that before.

Donna — I’m not against Government in the Sunshine, most of the provisions in that law are fantastic. I’m only against the one assinine provision in the Sunshine Law that prohibits local elected officials from talking to one another about business, like our federal and state officials are expected to do. I find that double standard silly, offensive, counter-productive, and pointless.

If you think that provision is such a good rule, if you really think that it makes government better, then by all means — let’s extend the rule to Congress and the State Legislature. Let’s make them better also.

Now, if that prospect gives you even the slightest pause please do not feel ashamed. It should.

Silence never produces better government, Donna. Benevolent coordination between leaders, and the ability to freely and fully explore ideas is what promotes better government.

Our government shouldn’t restrict anyone, whether elected or not, from voicing their views to anyone they wish in our democracy. I am a strong supporter of freedom of speech. Local government in Florida needs improvement. Coordination of policy is part of the problem. Perhaps we’re wise to consider changing a few of our old and unusual rules that don’t work and creating some new ones that will work.

Hope that clarifies.

Best wishes,

Angelo

Diana Wasserman-Rubin is an honest woman, as well as an honestBroward County Commissioner. I do not believe that she “conspired” to benefit her husband with her vote. I believe that she was unaware of the consequences of her vote. I will support her reelection campaign and encourage everyone that i know to do so also. YOU GO GIRL !!!!

I’ve never thought of Frank Ortis as an enemy and don’t believe he thinks of me that way. Yes, we have very different viewpoints about government and so we disagree at times. But both of us know that the other loves our city. We both appreciate and respect that fact.

Now, taking that to the enemy level is pretty extreme. However, nobody in Pembroke Pines has the power to run anybody else out of politics. In Pembroke Pines, that’s a power that our residents reserve only onto themselves.

Nobody in Pembroke Pines should take elected office for granted. Ask Alex Fekete. It has to be earned back every single day.

My neighbors in district 4 have asked me to agen run for re-election. They like the way I am representing them in City Hall and want me to continue taking their message there. I have agreed to their request and am humbled by and thankful for their support.

Nothing else matters to me.

Regards,

Angelo