This may be the hottest countywide race in 2012. On the one hand we have sitting judge James Martz, who was appointed as a judge for over six years. He has a great resume but there are concerns. On the other hand we have Margherita Downey. She also has a great resume but the main…
After the candidates were done tonight I had the chance to speak with Gary Nikolits, who is running for reelection as Property Appraiser. I had previously met and wrote about Robert Weinroth, who is challenging Nikolits. Tonight I asked Nikolits about Weinroth’s arguments. He answered well. On the homestead fraud issue, Nikolits says that his…
Political group Americans for Prosperity will have a grand opening of their new Boca Raton Action Center on August 18th. Doors open 10 am with program starting at 11. Victoria Jackson from Saturday Night Live will be there along with other speakers. It’s at 3200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 215. They will serve coffee and…
Seventeen candidates came tonight to an event put on by the Boca Chapter of the PBC Tea Party and South Florida 912. The candidates were: Gary Nikolits – Property Appraiser Susan Bucher – Supervisor of Elections James Martz – Circuit Judge (arrived late) Jody Lane – Circuit Judge Sharon Bock – Clerk of Court Joe…
Coming up on August 14th, Republican voters will have a choice in the State Senate primary. The winner will face Democrat Joseph Abruzzo. I’ve met both Geoff Sommers and Melanie Peterson several times. Both are pleasant people with interesting backgrounds. West Boca News asked questions of candidates in a few races covering West Boca. Some…
