The Sunny Isles Beach Reporter

Watch the wife of an executive member of a prominent local organization, herself a Board Member of a large condo in Sunny Isles Beach, tear down our campaign material…on two separate occasions:

1.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcPQG1RzGnc

2.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a1zAnVBqk4.

A MESSAGE FROM  JEANETTE GATTO AND JENIFFER VISCARRA,

CANDIDATES FOR CITY COMMISSIONER  SEATS #2 AND #4

DEAR FRIENDS IN SUNNY ISLES BEACH 

As we get closer to the November 2^nd election date, we would like to thank all of you who supported us throughout the campaign. 

We’re proud of all of our accomplishments, which include: 

• The endorsement of the Miami Dade Police Benevolent Association, a highly coveted honor that is extremely difficult to obtain. If the PBA does not feel any candidate is worthy, they will decline naming an endorsement. So it is a very special acknowledgment. 
• The positive response to the important issues raised in the Sunny Isles Beach Reporter newsletter, including the City’s unchecked spending, its attack on Temple B’Nai Zion, and its disregard for citizens’ civil rights.   
• The success of our website (www.sibreporter.net) as a source of continued campaign updates and forum for all Sunny Isles Beach citizens.   
• Our ability to prevail over unfounded attacks from opponents and anonymous parties, disappearing campaign signs and individuals tearing down campaign materials.  
• Overcoming the challenge of unequal access to Collins Avenue for our signs by deploying our innovative moving billboard, the only one of its kind.   
• Earning the trust of so many supporters, many of whom have already voted for us.

 ONCE AGAIN, THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!

Isaac Aelion recently mailed his palm card accompanied by flyers where he accurately states that the other Isaac was removed from City Advisory Committees 3 times (2007, 2008, 2009) for lack of attendance in commettee meetings, and where he, once again, wrongfully tries to portray me as responsible for problems I did not cause, but rather am trying to fix (See my response to this at: https://sibreporter.net/2010/10/another-isaac-another-lie/ ). 

MY FAVORITE PART ABOUT THIS MAILING IS THE POSTAGE PERMIT NUMBER (6437).  It so happens that it is THE SAME PERMIT NUMBER used in an anonymous mailing full of lies and that endorses Edelcup, Welsh, and, not surprisigly,  Aelion.  It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to connect these dots! 

Voters, I encourage you to check your mail and see for yourselves.  You’ll see you don’t have to take my word for it.   

See image of envelopes:  Aelion.mailing

—Jeniffer

NICE T-SHIRTS!

Have you noticed how many of the attacks against our campaign are actually anonymous?  Obviously, our opponents, who cannot launch truthful or legitimate attacks against us, are resorting to LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES without taking responsibility for their statements so as to avoid liability.  By contrast, voters can ALWAYS check our sources, reach us for questions, and count on our diligence.  We can’t say the same for anonymous cowards seeking to steal the election.  THEIR CHEAP TRICK HAS WORKED BEFORE (see our “October Surprise posting:  https://sibreporter.net/2010/10/october-surprise-looking-out-for-what-is-coming-in-the-mail/).  Do not be fooled.  Michael, Jeanette, and I have nothing to hide.  That is why WE CAN AFFORD TO BE  HONEST AND FORTHRIGHT.  We stand by everything we publish because we have made every effort to ensure its accuracy.  OUR OPPONENTS DO NOT CARE TO EXTEND THE SAME COURTESY TO VOTERS.  Their recent antics prove that they do not respect the voters or the democratic process.  THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT WINNING.  That’s about as low as it gets.

Thank you for your continued support. 

VOTE FOR TRUE LEADERSHIP 

VOTE FOR SCHNITZER, GATTO, AND VISCARRA

DON’T FORGET TO HONK !

This is a sample of comments posted on sibreporter.net.  YOUR INPUT AND SUPPORT  IS APPRECIATED!

Comment: The attack on this woman has been a well known fact for years among the residents of Winston Towers. It was a big story at the time it happened because Welsh was an executive member of Concerned Citizens as well as VP of the Board of Directors at Building 400. Given how visible he was in the community at the time this happened you would think he would have the common sense to lay low and not pursue a political career in Sunny Isles. Most of the residents who live in the complex are amazed that he actually has the nerve to run for city commissioner. No one I know would even consider voting for him.

Comment: Well well well, Mr Welsh you may not remember me but I was once a supporter of yours. But how quickly that changed when we met on several occasions and my gut told me something was up with you, something that was not only corrupt but sinister.  Well fellow citizens of sunny isles, my gut wasn’t wrong then and it is not wrong now! There is more dirt that this Mr. Welsh isn’t telling us about his past and we as the voting public have not only a right to know but should demand…… And until he comes clean this man should be banned from public office …thank-you

Comment: This group’s name “Concerned Citizens” is so misleading. It has always been a political machine promoting the agenda of City Hall 1000%. CCNED officers work hand in hand with the Mayor just waiting for their turn to run for office. This bunch of self-serving hacks couldn’t care less about the needs of the people. There should be a full scale investigation into their finances.

Comment: My wife and me voted already Thursday morning for all three of you.  We have experience already with what these crooks did to JACK COHEN two years ago and believe me,  the sooner we get rid of ALL these crooks, the better for everybody.  Lets hope enough people feel the way we do.  GOOD LUCK

Comment: I’m not surprised to hear this. I’ve always had my suspicions about the people associated with CCNED. I just went on www.sunbiz.org to verify this information and there it is in black and white. If they’ve been operating illegally then I’d like to know where everyone’s annual dues were deposited all these years. Thank you for revealing this information. If this is how Bob Welsh manages this organization then I certainly don’t want to see him doing the same thing with SIB taxpayer dollars as a City Commissioner. We’ve had enough of this kind of shady stuff under Mayor Edelcup. We don’t need Welsh helping Edelcup operate this way for another 4 years.

Comment: In one of the anonymous letters, they used our “true leadership” slogan for themselves.  Our opponents are so void of substance and original thought they even have to steal our ideas!

Comment: SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS OF CITY HALL CORRUPTION! Unbelievable that this could be going on. The FBI and Attorney General need to do a FULL investigation immediately. We the people deserve to know the truth!

Comment: Looks like the October surprise just arrived in the form on an “anonymous letter” full of lies about Michael Schnitzer and misrepresentations about his two running mates.  You know what they say about anonymous letters – they should be filed under T for trash! While it is pointless to address any of the smears, lies and nonsense contained therein, it is worth mentioning that these are the actions of cowards who lack the courage to speak out publicly. This is who supports our Mayor and his cronies – cowards who hide their identity and send unsigned letters filled with lies. In contrast, the brave men and true heroes of our Dade County Police Benevolent Association, publicly and proudly bestowed their coveted endorsement to Michael Schnitzer, Jeanette Gatto and Jeniffer Viscarra – the candidates they respected. Need I say more?

Comment: What great news about the PBA endorsement. Comes to show how much they love our current Mayor.

Comment: The three of you have my vote! Do you need volunteers? I would love to help your cause.

Comment: Isaac Aelion should know better. Jumping to conclusions without checking the facts is not smart. It’s also not an attribute I want in a City Commissioner.  If he had done his homework he would have learned that Jeniffer was voted on the Board as part of the “clean up crew” at the building, and is not responsible for any of the disrepair or mismanagement for that matter.  This is yet another desperate move by Isaac Aelion who will throw something out, see if it sticks and try to run with it. Folks, aren’t you tired of these kinds of “politicians”?

Comment: If that’s the dirt [Aelion] is flinging around it shows that 1) he’s got absolutely nothing bad to say so he’s resorted to making things up and 2) he has no platform to run on. I’ll be voting for Jeniffer Viscarra this election, a candidate who actually wants to focus on the issues.

Comment: And the good news is that Sunny Isles Beach voters now have a chance for a clean sweep of City Hall. Michael Schnitzer, Jeanette Gatto and Jeniffer Viscarra with their combined talents will honorably serve the needs of the people. The prized endorsement by the Dade County Police Benevolent Association is significant and this endorsement of Schnitzer, Gatto, and Viscarra over the incumbant Mayor Edelcup and the candidates who share his agenda signal a disconnect between the highly regarded SIB Police Department and the Mayor’s policies. Prediction: Change is in the air.

Comment: As a resident of Winston Towers I would like to comment on the Town Center Park.  In the back of the park was a wonderful walking path that was frequented by many residents, old and young.  Now, through the wisdom of our commision, a skateboard park is being constructed. Besides the noise of the boarding itself, I’m sure the crowd will also be young and loud as well.  This park is in the “backyard” of two residential buildings with over 500 units facing it directly.  From my vantage point I can also see the “parking lot” behind Walgreen’s.  I put the words in quotes because I have never seen more than 5 cars in there at one time???  That would have been a better spot for the skateboard park but what do the residents of Sunny Isles know….the Bank of Edelcup just does what it wants and his yes men keep approving everything despite the negative impact.

Comment: I guess it is time already for Mayor Edelcup and his sidekicks to leave and let us be done with them for good.  Mr Edelcup behaves like a dictator in more than one respect and having watched him in action, allows me to state it…I dare bet he thinks like Louis XIV, “L’etat c’est moi” and Louis XV :” Apres moi, le deluge” and still has the “chutzpah” of aspiring for reelection…[…] We need this parking building in front of the Ramada Inn like a hole in the head and I dare say there is more underneath than what the naked eye sees, as well as this Aquarium, the purchase of the 163rd street strip shopping center and his harassing of the synagogue, indicates it is time to make a clean sweep of City Hall…This council has shamelessly been in bed with the developers and firmly believes we are its servants and not the way around….

Comment: What’s even worse is that despite the Chief’s multiple recommendations that Captain Michael Grandinetti take his place, the City Manager (Rick Conner) has absolutely no intentions of doing so. In fact, he already has the job search posted off-site (http://www.cb-asso.com/active.html).  I’m certain at this point the wealth of experience and knowledge at Government Center is all but decimated at this point. Add another employee to the long list of fired/retired/resigned under the new City Manager: after more than 10 years of service, the Assistant Finance Director has also “retired” as of October 1, 2010. Key people who have been fired/retired/resigned under the “Rick-geme”: Doug Haag, Finance Director –Alyce Hanson, Administrative Services Director — Edel Fonseca, IT Director — Clay Parker, Building Official — Robert Solera, Community Development Director — not to mention the entire Parking Enforcement Department! — Jaime Eisen, Chief Structural Plans Examiner — Bill Evans, Public Works Director.

Comment: As a resident of Sunny Isles Beach, I feel that the present administration has no concern for the quality of life fro the residents of Sunny Isles Beach. They have wasted tens of millions of dollars for project like the parking lot behind Walgreens, the Ramada parking lot in North Sunny Isles and the proposed project on 163 rd Street which will create a traffic nightmare and has no purpose except to help sell apartments in the St. Tropez project.  The team lead by Michael Schnitzer had no obligation to developers and will listen to the concerns of our residents and do whatever is necessary to improve our quality of life.

My name is Raisa Fooksman (formerly Raisa Fuksman).  I am a 62 year old woman and I have been a resident of Sunny Isles Beach (formerly North Miami Beach) for the past 20 years and have been living at Winston Towers 400 for over 18 years.   I understand that Robert Welsh is running for Commissioner for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.  I would like to let the public know the type of man that you are allowing to run for our City.  I personally am terrified that he will now have any level of authority in the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Fl.   Robert Welsh was the Vice President of the Association at Winston Towers 400 back in 2002.  On December 12, 2002 I was physically assaulted by this man because I was babysitting my daughter’s 9 lb. dog for 2 weeks.  Instead of speaking to me about the situation, Robert Welsh was completely out of control with rage and he punched me in the nose with his fist.  Blood was everywhere.  When I tried to get away, he punched me again, this time breaking my nose.  This assault was totally unwarranted and has affected me not just physically but also mentally over the years. 

If you check the records you will see that he was arrested for assaulting me and first charged with a misdemeanor which was later upgraded to a felony by the State Attorney on March 12, 2003.  I received a Subpoena stating that on August 18, 2003 I was on “STANDBY – DO NOT APPEAR” and to call the court. They told me that they will send me another Subpoena for the trial date.  The Subpoena never arrived.  In September 2003 I found out that on August 19th, 2003 the trial took place and the case was dismissed because I did not appear in court.  When I asked the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Dade County why I was not notified of the new trial date, their response was “I don’t know”.  Up until October 2003 I tried numerous times to have the case reopened and was always told it was too late.

I have all the documentation and photos of my injuries to substantiate my claim.  I am reaching out to all residents of Sunny Isles to please NOT VOTE FOR THIS MAN!  

Want to know how your money is being spent? Who we have running the city?  How rights are being violated?

Our third and final issue before the upcoming election is complete.  We will be distributing the actual publication, but you can also access it by clicking here:  New Newsletter #3. 

VOTE FOR TRUE LEADERSHIP 

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 SCHNITZER   GATTO  &  VISCARRA