Comments on: Tynan Is A Lame Duck Before He Starts

By: Alvin Entin

Alvin Entin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:05:33 +0000

I beg to differ with your assessment of kevin Tynan. I served as party Counsel under Pozzuoli, Tynan and LeMeieux and found Kevin as effective as Ed or George, just in a quieter way. of the three Kevin was both the most Conservative and the most reflective. You are unfair to reach any conclusion on his Commission losses in Pembroke Pines. when Kevin ran, and ran well, he was marginalized by the huge Democrat majority in his district exemplified by huge liberal Condominium vote. In those Condo’s he was clearly identified as a Republican and the vote became partyline in a non-partisan election.

Kevin is a tireless worker and a strong campaigner. With the record of decency, integrity and accomplishment he will provide on the school board I believe he will both run and win. when that occurs I will invite you to a dinner of Roast “Lame Duck” L’Orange, my treat.

By: Jig is Up

Jig is Up — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:50:04 +0000

With all of the corruption which has come at least in part from one-party-rule here in Broward, I think that its good that a Republican (or Independent) has gotten on the SB.
I would think that even local Dems realize that one political view 24/7 on the SB is not a good thing.
I actually believe that if there were more Republicans and Independents in the SB and County Commission we would have far less problems with corruption.
Tynan is a down-to-earth, honest, nice guy. He is not spectacular and he is not a superstar. He is simply a straight shooter whos word is golden.
We need that about now.

By: nottinamazesme

nottinamazesme — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:38:58 +0000

Thank you so much for your philosophies and grammatical explanations of our Shakespearean language. I’ll try to communicate in another language next time and see if you are as equally verbose there as well.
I’m actually glad I came across you because it’s always so wonderful to come across people who are superior and, therefore, able to teach one the right way to go about doing things, or the right tone with which to write. Oh, and before I forget, where did you ever get the idea that I was a teacher?
Smile and be happy, won’t you? May the sun always shine on your back. God Bless!
BTW, you have spelling errors…or are they typos in your case?

By: Chaz Stevens

Chaz Stevens — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:37:42 +0000

If memory serves, didn’t Kevin Tynan once represent Steve “Under Felony Charges” Gonot?

Mom always said something about the company you keep…

FROM BUDDY: You are correct. Tynan represented Gonot, defending the former Deerfield Beach commissioner against various complaints while in office.
Tynan is not listed as Gonot’s defense attorney in his pending case involving accusations of official misconduct and three other charges.

By: to nottinamazesme

to nottinamazesme — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:37:44 +0000

To the teacher who goes by “nottinamazes me,” please don’t rail on about the administration at the schools until you learn to communicate effectively. Unfortunately, your remarks are poorly written and include numerous grammatical errors (including run-on sentences). Part of the problem with our educational system is that many of our teachers aren’t qualified to teach; though I’m not involved in education professionally, I’ve certainly read enough material written by nearly illiterate teachers to understand that we need changes at all levels of the system (electeds, administrators and educators).

By: Beth The Bounty Hunter

Beth The Bounty Hunter — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:41:33 +0000

If you keep on doing what you’ve aleays done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got. One person will not make one bit of difference….keep shoveling.

By: Unbiased

Unbiased — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:52:21 +0000

EP: Wow, that was unbiased and doesnt sound like a political wrestling match for the district. You may be correct on what you say, but wonder if you would have written that about a democrat?

Honestly, tho, Are you suggesting this was NOT a political appointment (uh, the thing about adults) but rather an appointment who best reflects and understands the concerns of parents, students, and teachers in the public school system and who is best in touch with the struggles each has at the local school level? Has he attended a PTA/PTO/PTSA/SAC/SAF meeting in a public school? Uh, also was there no one else in that district (or anywhere) who had experience in education, who was smart, who was ethical, who had integrity, who sent their own children to public schools (as reported elsewhere)?

I mean, it is still a representative democracy and shouldnt the appointment reflect the district and all the issues to be presented? Or, is politics enough.

Look, I am sure he is smart and ethical. Lots of people are. I am sure he wanted the job. Lots of people did. I am sure that the School Board needs a kick in the pants. Everyone knows that.

But, EP, please do not, as GOP past leader upset you lost the seat, oversell the appointment. Better to just say “Hey, Charlie appointed someone he can trust, who is not connected to the interests of concern, and who Charlie thinks will stir up the issues that need to be discussed. He believes in ethics reform and reviewing top down the problems of the school system so that quality and fully funded public education is protected as a fundamental right. He is a quick study and surely, despite (if true) the fact that he doesnt send his own children to the public school system, he is committed to quality public education, better funding, more accountability of the funding used, and improving education for everyone. Despite the GOP stands on vouchers and curbing public education funding, he believes that quality public education is the backbone of an intelligent democracy and fundamental right.”

By: Ed Pozzuoli

Ed Pozzuoli — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:35:00 +0000

Buddy,

Governor Crist’s selection of Kevin Tynan is a perfect choice for the Broward County School Board. Kevin offers something the School Board sorely needs: Integrity, Honesty and Ethics. With a billion+ dollars budget, Kevin also provides the intellect and judgment that the SB craves. Haven’t we had enough of politics on the School Board. Politics is about the adults (special interests, unions). Have we forgotten that education is about children and the obligation we owe them. I am certain that Kevin Tynan will not forget this obligation.
The old political paradigm is dead. Overt School Board politics has achieved nothing but an indictment, an uncaring public school system controlled by those who care little about educating our children, a system that fails those who have no other educational choice and fights against any parental power to makes choices on behalf of their own children. School Board politics hs created a culture of corruption. Politics is about contol and nothing to do with providing quality education.
Kevin is fully equipped to shine the on a broken system. Unquestioned character and integrity may not be valued by some but it is what Kevin will provide and what the School Board so desperately needs.

By: Check Your Facts

Check Your Facts — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:50:16 +0000

Charlie always plays it safe.

Kevin Tynan is a fitting encore to George LeMieux.

This is why Alex Sink will be our next Governor.

SHE has a bigger pair than Charlie ever will.

By: William Bucknam

William Bucknam — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:46:49 +0000

Buddy:Your comments about Kevin Tynan are really unfortunate.Who really cares whether he is capable of winning this seat in the next election? I have known Kevin Tynan for many years and I know him to be honest,ethical and very hard working. For a period of time he worked as the Bar Counsel for The Florida Bar so he knows a bit about ethical conduct.There are just a few unethical lawyers in Florida who were disbarred because of Kevin Tynan’s excellent work.

Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct are something that the entire Broward County School Board could use a huge injection of and I am quite confident that for whatever period of time that Kevin Tynan sits on that Board he will never tolerate the kind of outrageous behavior we have all learned of recently.

We could only wish that the other members of the Broward County School Board were as “politically mediocre” as Kevin Tynan.

FROM BUDDY: I was just dealing with the politics of the appointment and his ability to win re-election.
I agree totally with your comments about Tynan’s ethics.
Tynan has a lot to offer the school system in the time he will be there. Unfortunately, he is only one vote out of nine. But every journey starts with a single step.