An Interesting Article

When my Grandfather was Sheriff of Bismarck, ND., appointed by the Governor, he was a well respected officer of the law and performed his duties with merit. At re-election time, corruption was still rampant through out the area and he found out real quick how and who, what and when.

As I was raised in Arizona, my parents instilled in me honor, truth and respect among other attributes. Always treat everyone with the same respect and dignity regardless of who they are. Regardless of their race. I grew up in the Scottsdale area of the Phoenix Metro, where we had many people of color, race, creed. All my friends.

My parents were active in the Goldwater campaign and we had many events and interesting people to our house almost every weekend. This was in the 60's and I was born in 57.

As children, we were in the Indian Guides, which is where we learned of the Papago and Navajo life, history and ancestry. We made many friends with the local Indians. The values and beliefs taught then, influence my life to this day.

The Boy Scouts Of America have been slammed for discrimination, however, my brother and I were Boy scouts, my brother achieving Eagle and I reached Life. Truly the values of this organization influence me as well. Honest, trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind and obedient. We learned how to survive if lost or a disaster occurred.

My faith has also been an influence in my life. My parents instilled Faith based values based on the Bible. Again, the 'radical right wing bible thumpers' have made more a mess of things than any help at all. Before, we honored our Country, One Nation Under God. Our Country was founded on religious freedom. My relationship with God is the center of my life, the guiding force. Without the Spirit, we are not complete.

I summarize this for you, in order to understand that I am a person of Honor. Truthfulness and Integrity. The values I learned from Faith, from the Indian Tribes, from the Organizations we belonged to, through Student Council in school, from my extensive travels as an adult all over this globe; all of this frames the essence that I am. I wish to represent the people who cannot for some reason, have their voice heard. I wish to represent ALL of the people in this District that I live, and later beyond.

I say all this so you have a better and more clear sense of who I am when you read the following article published in today's Key West Citizen.


Follow the link below and make your own decision.

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Upcoming Events Where YOU Can Meet The Candidate

Aug 28: Fantasy fest King and Queen Kick off at the Southermost Mansion, 1400 Duval St., 6-8pm

Aug 30: Ralph For King @ La Te Da Tea Dance, 1125 Duval St., 4:30pm - 6pm

Aug 31: Mayoral Forum @ Doubletree Resort , noon.

Sep 1: City Commission Meeting @ Old Town Hall, 6pm

Sep 2: Key West Business Guild Candidates Forum @ Casa Marina, noon

Sep 3: Bahama Village Redevelopment, @ Old City Hall, 5pm

Sep 4: MEET THE CANDIDATE @ HOWL ON DUVAL, SO DU GALLERY, 7PM

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Sep 10: Womenfest kickoff @ Pearl's Rainbow, 6pm (United St btwn Duval & Simonton)

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Key West Chamber Meet The Candidates Forum

The Forum was an interesting yet not to enlightening event yesterday, Aug 26th. With 1 minute to answer, candidates were not able to elaborate. I was happy to attend however.

nuff said.

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Day Of Remembrance

Sunday, August 26, 2009 was the International Day Of Remembrance for the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its abolition. This was held at the site of the 1860 African Cemetery Memorial Project.

Many of the founders and original workers on the project, dignitaries, etc., were present.

Guest story teller Madafo Wilson engrossed the gathering with a riveting dramatization of life.

I was asked to read as others at each station. My symbol was Nyame Biribi Wo Soro. God, I know there is something in the Heavens. Symbol of Hope and Faith.

Even in the worst of circumstances, God is always there. This timeless knowledge has been preserved in an African American gospel song, "...Up above my head, I hear music in the air, Up above my head, there's a heaven somewhere"; and in a wise Brazilian proverb: "Don't tell God that you have a great problem. Tell your problem that you have a great God."

I was proud and honored to be a part.

TODAY AT GREEN REPUBLIC

Today, Wednesday, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30 pm, 521 Fleming Street IS MEET THE CANDIDATE!

Bring a friend and hear about what I will do for the ENTIRE District 6. BE A PART OF POSITIVE CHANGE!

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You Know When You Are Doing Something Right When . . .

Wow! Alot happening early in the campaign.

I had to seek advice from the State Attorney on a matter and it is in his hands now.

Keep tuned to this link: http://www.goodmorningkeywest.com/ and click on the daily cockadoodle on the right.

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MEET THE CANDIDATE!

Please join me at my next Meet The Candidate! at the Green Republic. Located at 521 Fleming on the corner of Bahama Street, Green Republic's owners Kevin and Eric have created a wonderful new Smoothies, Rice bowls and more, all with a healthy flair!

I continue to work with local business' by having my events with them to promote and cross promote our Community.

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