HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal - James Fried - Public CommentsSubmitted into the public
record for item(s) SP.1
on 01/07/2023, City Clerk
Good morning (afternoon)
James Fried 2575 South Bayshore Dr.
For 35 years I have been a resident and office
worker in many of the neighborhoods in District 2.
I campaigned to be the Commissioner for District 2
in the last election - I came in second.
I love our hometown, our community, our
neighborhoods, and our neighbors!
I am disappointed that you are holding this meeting
on Shabbat! I should be in synagogue right now, but
I have promised the rabbis and residents that I
would be a leader in our community so here I am.
I campaigned against back room deals that only
benefit the rich and powerful.
Influence and power should not be bought — it
should be earned.
I have met people in all our districts. They are smart
and involved. They want to shape their future.
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Submitted into the public
record for item(s) SP.1
on 01/07/2023, City Clerk
If one of these candidates wants to be appointed city
commissioner by appealing to the powerbrokers in
back room deals, I have a suggestion - run for office
in a public election.
Let the people decide.
No one should be afraid of an election.
No one should be pushing for the appointment of an
unknown candidate, a person that has no
experience in local issues or one that has a record
of violating the public's trust.
The history of the City is littered with appointments
that ended horribly wrong.
The cost of a special election would be relatively
minor when compared to some of the other recent
City expenditures.
We live in the most magnificent place on the planet!
Fragile and beautiful in so many ways!
Our neighborhoods are diverse and face many
issues.
Submitted into the public
record for item(s) SP.1
on 01/07/2023, City Clerk
A Commissioner's job is to enhance the safety and
quality of life of the constituents.
Our City Commission should be giving us all peace
of mind — that our City and its future are in the hands
of true stewards of the public interests.
You can start by holding free and open elections!
No one in this room should be afraid of sunshine.
This is the free state of Florida.
No one in this room should be afraid of the voters.
What I am saying should not be controversial. It is
common sense.
Please put an end to the free giveaways to the rich
and powerful and give power back to the people.
Let the people decide
Please trust our judgement. Thank you for your time.