HomeMy WebLinkAboutsubmittal - 2MESSAGE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION ON
APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT DISTRICT FIVE SEAT
ON THE COMMISSION
TO: City of Miami Commissioners,
FROM: Arnold Mobley, 2270 N.W. 87th Street, Miami, Fl. 33147
The voters of the City of Miami, specifically those in District
Five of the City of Miami, believe that in a perfect situation, it is
preferred that you allow the voters of District Five to express their
choice of a representative on the Commission for District Five
through their voice at the polls. However, there are other important
fiscal considerations involved. Such as the fact that the City is
strapped for Cash to fund a special election especially since we
have a general election due next year for this same seat when the
term of Suspended Commissioner Teele finishes.
Therefore, we strongly suggest that you consider the finances
of the City of Miami in making your decision.
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Unfortunately, we do have to find a citizen to replace
suspended City Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and It is
extremely important, as you well know, that we have someone in
this seat who is capable and knowledgeable of the City of Miami
and the unique problems and situations that exist within district
five.
There are projects and programs needing to be started and
some are already in progress that are critical to the financial health
of the City of Miami and that of district five.
We need a man or woman who is aware of these special
considerations and their budgetary aspects as they relate to the City
of Miami and especially of district five.
I believe that person should be Mr. Charles Cutler. He has
run for this same position before and is intimately knowledgeable
about the City's business and the needs of District Five, because he
lives in the District.
There will be no learning curve with him because, as each of
you knows, he has been a constant figure here in City Hall.
He lives in District Five and we need someone who actually
lives in the district and knows the problems and needs of the
residents and not someone who only maintains a residence there as
a secondary address.
Mr. Cutler has lived in the district all of his life and knows
the residents and their needs as well as their plight because he lives
in their neighborhood and has been helping them manage their
problems for years.
Mr. Cutler is the kind of citizen we need on this commission,
a man that has dedicated his life to helping others without asking
for anything in return.
In conclusion, I believe that this Commission should save the
City from the expense of funding two elections for the same
Commission seat that would be held within a short time of each
other by appointing Mr. Cutler to fill this vacancy for the
remainder of Suspended Commissioner Teele's term and to do this
as soon as possible because the residents of District Five need
immediate representation on this governing body.