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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #39 - Discussion ItemR f C i o r iictini F`l ri�rx DEMETRIO PEREZ. JR. COMMISSIONESP November 18, 1983 Dr. Fernando Alvarez Chairman of the Board Martin Technical College 1901 N.W. 7 Street Miami, Florida 33125 Dear Dr. Alvarez: P O BOX 330708 MIAMI. I LOPIDA 33133 305- 5'79-6021 With the intention of clarifying certain information regarding my connections with Martin Technical College/Lincoln-Marti Branch of Hialeah and not with any other of the institutions of Martin Tech- nical College, I would like to make accessible to the public, if possible, the following information: 1. An affidavit from you where it is stated that I am not in any c,•aj, connected or associated with its centers of Miami, Homestead, Liberty City or any other location, except with the Hialeah branch which is a joint venture of Lincoln -Marti and Martin Technical College. 2. Copy of the Articles of Incorporation, names of the members of the Board of Directors, instructors, and/or any other interested parties in other centers, which could contribute to clarify that I am not linked in any way to any of them. 3. Certification that I am not in any manner involved with your new venture in Garces Commercial College. 4. Specifically, in reference to the mentioned Martin Technical College/Carey Branch, I would like to make available to the public, if possible, the names of all directors, shareholders, instructors, and/or other parties involved in the operation and administration, so that there will be absolutely no doubt that there is no relation- ship with that center in my part. Also, at the request of a journalist, I would like for you to make available a copy of the document which justifies the agreement with the Lincoln -Marti Hialeah Branch. Very truly your, Deme DPJ.rmc M A i Ltt11 of fflininti. Wlorl*Zta DEMETRIO PERE2, JR. COMMISSIONER November 18, 1983 Board of Editors The Miami News #1 Herald Plaza Miami, Florida Gentlemen: P O BOX 330708 MIAMI. PLOPIDA 33133 305-579-602t As a public man and elected official, willing to represent our entire community, I hereby would like to reiterate that I will always be ready to clarify whatever question may arise to create a doubt or lack of confidence. It is for this reason that I am requesting, and expect you will allow me do so, to clarify the headlines published in the issue of Thursday, November 17th: "City O.K.'s use of U.S. funds for college that has ties to Perez" At this time I'd like to make it very clear that I have not any "ties" to the institution requesting those funds, "The Martin Technical College/Barbara Carey Branch", and to which institution I am not tied in any way whatsoever. To that effect, enclosed therewith, please find a copy of the letter sent to the President of Martin Technical College requesting an affidavit to clarify my position, that in no way, I have ever been involved in such affairs, and to reveal the identity of the parties involved in order to prove my absence from that matter. In what it may refer to my personal attitude, I'd like to insist in my disengagement from such affair by expressing that in the local media of November, 1981, Mrs. Carey made it very clear that she was not endorsing me in that election. Mrs. Carey left a copy of her proposal in my office which I still keep in my files. I think her project is most laudable and positive because it represents a continuation of our struggle against unem- ployment and vocational rehabilitation. Board of Editors The Miami News November 18, 1983 Page 2 Finally, I'd like to reiterate that I have nothing to do with that project for which reason I also wish to kindly request a clarification of this matter to avoid a distorted information that may jeopardize the credibility of our vote. It has always been,and will always be, my most important priority to protect the confidence my constituents have always entrusted me and which I have never defrauded. For more than 12 years I have been involved in local private education, and everybody knows it has been my main source of income, which I have always taken care of with pride. And these have been my personal activities much before I entered the City of Miami Commission. I hope your hospitality will contribute to clarifying my information. Sincerely, Demetrib Per DPJ . Ac Enc.