October 24, 200421 yr Even though the Herald is against certain issues that Alvarez supports, such as the stadium, they know that Jimmy Morales can not be trusted to follow through with his plans and fight corruption. The Herald recommends OUR OPINION: FOR MIAMI-DADE MAYOR In their spirited campaign for mayor, Miami-Dade Commissioner Jimmy Morales and former police director Carlos Alvarez have vowed to end corruption and kick-start an era of good governance at County Hall. Each has an impressive r?sum? of accomplishments, and both seem equally determined to end the political meddling that tarnishes the county's image and slows economic growth. While each could ably serve as mayor of Miami-Dade County, we think Mr. Alvarez has the greater potential to carry his plans to fruition, and our recommendation goes to him. Mr. Morales has been steadfast and productive in the eight years that he has been on the County Commission and 17 years that he has been active in politics. Like Mr. Alvarez, he is a man of honesty and integrity. He was a key force behind creation of the county's ethics commission, its campaign-finance law and other good-government initiatives. Nevertheless, the unhealthy role of lobbyists and involvement of the commission in contracts throughout the county's $6 billion bureaucracy remain as seemingly intractable problems. We think that Mr. Alvarez has the ability to confront and change these practices. His experience in honing the 5,000-plus-employee Miami-Dade Police Department into a disciplined, respected organization is proof of his ability to establish priorities and see them through. He has been involved as director or senior police administrator in resolving some of the most devastating events that the county has faced in the last 12 years, including Hurricane Andrew, civil disturbances, the 2002 election debacle, the dispute over Eli?n Gonz?lez and airplane disasters. Most important, Mr. Alvarez has been at the heart of the fight against public corruption. As police director, he targeted public corruption and made more than 300 arrests. Mr. Alvarez, 52, says that changing the county's procurement process would be the centerpiece of his push against corruption. He says that he would seek commissioners' cooperation first and, failing that, take the matter directly to voters. Mr. Alvarez would rely on professionals within county departments to evaluate and decide on contracts. The commission's role would be legislative, as it should be. During the campaign, Mr. Morales and Mr. Alvarez have sparred over many issues, including municipal incorporation, transportation, a county-supported baseball stadium, deficits at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the fate of County Manager George Burgess, the future of Miami International Airport, the Human Rights Ordinance and support for a $2.9 billion General Obligation Bond, among other things. In one way or another, the procurement process is a factor in most of these issues, though not all of them. Mr. Alvarez's straight-forward, no-nonsense approach has been a key to his success throughout his career. He is intimately familiar with the community, having spent 28 years as a police officer and been involved in dozens of civic groups and community activities. Yet, not having been part of the commission, he would bring a fresh perspective and unmatched zeal for true reform. For Miami-Dade County Mayor, The Herald recommends CARLOS ALVAREZ. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/...ics/9922795.htm
October 24, 200421 yr This is an uninspiring election for Mayor. Some of the most boring candidates you will ever see.
October 24, 200421 yr If it increases our chances of getting a stadium, than so be it... Note: Im just happy the Herald endorsed Kerry, surprising...since they strongly supported Bush in 2000
October 24, 200421 yr If it increases our chances of getting a stadium, than so be it... Note: Im just happy the Herald endorsed Kerry, surprising...since they strongly supported Bush in 2000 600114[/snapback] I didn't find it surprising. After the 2000 election recount audit, the Herald had mud on its face.
October 24, 200421 yr If it increases our chances of getting a stadium, than so be it... Note: Im just happy the Herald endorsed Kerry, surprising...since they strongly supported Bush in 2000 600114[/snapback] I was pleasantly surprised with that endorsement. I never thought they would endorse Kerry. We had canceled the daily delivery of the newspaper because my husband and I couldn't stand the quality of it and the right wing slant. I thought that they had made a mistake and put the wrong name on the endorsement... I guess there is still hope in South Florida.
October 24, 200421 yr If it increases our chances of getting a stadium, than so be it... Note: Im just happy the Herald endorsed Kerry, surprising...since they strongly supported Bush in 2000 600114[/snapback] I was pleasantly surprised with that endorsement. I never thought they would endorse Kerry. We had canceled the daily delivery of the newspaper because my husband and I couldn't stand the quality of it and the right wing slant. I thought that they had made a mistake and put the wrong name on the endorsement... I guess there is still hope in South Florida. 600130[/snapback] In another surprise, my local paper the Orlando Sentinel has also endorsed Kerry over Bush. It gave Bush the nod in 2000.
October 24, 200421 yr If it increases our chances of getting a stadium, than so be it... Note: Im just happy the Herald endorsed Kerry, surprising...since they strongly supported Bush in 2000 600114[/snapback] I was pleasantly surprised with that endorsement. I never thought they would endorse Kerry. We had canceled the daily delivery of the newspaper because my husband and I couldn't stand the quality of it and the right wing slant. I thought that they had made a mistake and put the wrong name on the endorsement... I guess there is still hope in South Florida. 600130[/snapback] In another surprise, my local paper the Orlando Sentinel has also endorsed Kerry over Bush. It gave Bush the nod in 2000. 600132[/snapback] Another surprising one was the Washington Post endorsement of Kerry... They have been the most anti-Kerry newspaper in this election... Go figure!
October 24, 200421 yr Another surprising one was the Washington Post endorsement of Kerry... They have been the most anti-Kerry newspaper in this election... Go figure! 600134[/snapback] The Washington Post Company basically belongs to the Grahams. Sen. Graham's family are democrats and they run the paper...just because they don't carry the exact party line at the family newspaper doesn't mean they aren't Democrats.
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