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From: VICTOR M. DIAZ
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:49 PM
To: Gongora, Michael
Subject: Re: Endorsement
Michael,
This will confirm our conversation during which I endorsed you for Election to the Group 3 seat on the MB City Commission
From: Álex J. Fernández
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:07 PM
To: Gongora, Michael
Subject: Endorsement
Michael,
As per our conversation, this email is to confirm that I endorse your candidacy for the Miami Beach City Commission, group III.
-Alex Fernández
"Why I am voting for Michael Gongora" by Grace Calvani, Long time Miami Beach Resident & Business Leader
People ask me why I am voting for Michael Gongora. I give them many reasons.
Michael is a candidate with experience who will help strengthen our economy. As a business advocate myself, I meet candidates with new ideas to move our economy forward, and let’s face it – they all want to make a difference. However, it takes a very special individual to put the entire community to work together to positively impact our community. That’s Michael Gongora!
Michael Gongora is the best candidate for City of Miami Beach Commission, Group 3, to help the most people in these difficult times. As a City Commissioner, Michael dealt with complex and serious issues and gained experience in solving them. That’s why experience counts. When Michael tackles an issue, he focuses on the underlying causes of the problems until successful resolution and stays on target. Michael always seeks solutions that go to the root of the problem. As a City Commissioner, he was forward thinking when he created and chaired Miami Beach's first Green/Sustainability Committee. This committee brought about an audit on city energy use that was good for the environment and saved the city and our residents tax dollars.
If you vote for Michael you are electing a results-oriented leader who brings smart ideas to the table and makes well-researched, forward-thinking decisions. As our Commissioner, Michaelpushed tirelessly to clean our city’s streets, beaches and commercial corridors, keep public safety at the top of his agenda, supported special arts and cultural events that generated revenue for our city and hospitality industry and endorsed new business ventures between the City of Miami Beach and private corporations that created new jobs for our residents. Michael strongly supported the Shops at 5th & Alton which created more than 350 new jobs and brought additional convenience to our residents and visitors.
Our choice is absolutely clear: With Michael Gongora on the Miami Beach City Commission we all win. Please join me in endorsing Michael today.
Why I'm Endorsing & Supporting Michael Gongora for Miami Beach Commissioner by Elsa Urquiza, Lifelong Miami Beach Resident and Former Miami Beach Commission Candidate
I am endorsing and supporting Michael Gongora for Miami Beach Commissioner because I believe Michael’s experience, talent and commitment make all the difference. If any of the candidates were applying for a job, a positive attitude would go a long way but in the end, Michael’s overall skills combined with his great attitude make the difference.
Michael is as different from the other candidates for Miami Beach Commissioner as his fingerprints. His tenacious attitude toward service is second to none. Michael’s positive words and actions have helped so many get where they needed to go. As President of the Miami Beach Bar Association, he achieved his stated goal of re-opening the North Beach Pro Bono Law Clinic where he personally and actively serves the needs of others. He will give us dedicated leadership.
Michael's initiative towards our environment, his love for historic preservation and his vision for a better future for Miami Beach distinguish him from all the other candidates. He will use his experiences to help us by representing our voice. A dream alone will not bring success. Many have a dream but Michael has the skills, natural talent and ten years of real experience in serving. Just look at the "About Michael" page on his website – michaelgongora.com for a run-down of his credentials. Look at his slide show on the Welcome Page to see a small part of his contributions to us.
Michael has a good attitude, has developed competence and gained experience. He is continually moving forward, continually learning and applying lessons learned. His approach to life is optimistic. He makes the best of everything. Michael says, “I expect good things and frequently receive them”. I think he is being modest, more often than not, receiving the good things he seeks.
Please join me in choosing the most competent person for the job of Miami Beach Commissioner – Michael Gongora!
The name we know – The experience we need
Michael,
I just wanted you to know that I was very impressed by you at the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club. I had always known you to be a nice person, involved with the environment, but for the first time I saw how truly effective you can be as a Commissioner. It was the first time I had seen you speak politically and I really appreciate how straightforward and logical your values and thoughts are.
Please let me know if I can help with your campaign.
Heather Dopp
Dear friend:
I urge you to vote for Michael Gongora tomorrow in the Group 3 City Commission race. Michael is a long-term Miami Beach resident who has served our community in various leadership roles – in the political, civic, charitable, legal and business arenas. He is a former City Commissioner, Design Review Board member, and Zoning Board of Adjustment member.
Current MB Commissioners Deede Weithorn and Jerry Libbin, past City Commissioner and current State Representative Richard Steinberg, and past County Commissioner and former Miami-Dade County Democratic chair Jimmy Morales have all endorsed Michael and are supporting his campaign. They all recognize that in these turbulent times we need the experience and leadership that Michael Gongora can provide.
I worked closely with Michael in the Miami Beach Bar Association and know him to be sensitive to the needs of individuals of all ages, races, religions and national origins.
I am forwarding to you an email from the Michael Gongora campaign, which contains a link to his website. I hope you will take a look at it, decide for yourself, and join me in voting for Michael Gongora.
Joy Spill
Dear All,
The Miami Beach Tennis Players Association has extensively attended meetings, talked and met with candidates, and after great thought and consideration recommends the following for election as they support tennis in our community, are qualified and hard working, and have and will continue to make Miami Beach a better place to live.
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Group 3: Michael Gongora
Please vote! It is very important to the effectiveness and success of our present and future tennis facilities and strong community in the City of Miami Beach!!
Best to all,
Rebecca Boyce, President
Dear Neighbors and Friends:
This year’s elections are expected to garner a very small turnout – probably much fewer than 10,000 votes. This is another reason why it is absolutely essential to get out and vote this election. Due my long history as a resident advocate, I have been asked by several individuals, organizations and homeowners associations to state my preferences in this years elections. I have done so privately and will continue to do so.
I am speaking today as a resident of Middle Beach and telling you why in my opinion it is imperative we elect: Jerry Libbin (Group 1) and Michael Gongora (Group 3) to the Commission
1. Jerry Libbin and Michael Gongora both stand as advocates for major Traffic Calming initiatives. Their opponents have never even mentioned the subject. We need four votes on the Commission to achieve fundamental results. With Gongora and Libbin we are half way there.
2. Historically, both Jerry and Michael supported the residents repeatedly during the very darkest days of our disagreement with La Gorce Country Club. It was at a time when it was not advantageous for Jerry and Michael to do so with the sitting administration so clearly supporting the country club. Jerry and Michael took a lot of abuse because of the support they demonstrated for our residents.
Jerry and Michael have stood up for our residents in the face of adversity because it was simply the RIGHT thing to do. Jerry and Michael have fought unpopular battles advocating for the residents well being and safety. I know both these men well and know they have the courage to fight for us again when it is necessary.
Please, when you vote, cast your votes for the safety of our residents: Stop the traffic; Protect our children and pets. Please vote for our friends by helping to re-elect JERRY LIBBIN (Group 1) and return MICHAEL GONGORA (Group 3).
Thank you for your attention.
Rosemary Hoffman Hansford
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