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Cooper City Insider Report Jan. 20, 2008, 9 Days left

The report is in for the recent debate at the east Cooper City HOA. It appears that the candidates are getting much better at getting their message out. A full report is available at http://www.coopercityinfo.blogspot.com/. There remains but one more opportunity to hear the candidates present their perspective on the problems of Cooper City and in some cases the causes of those problems. The incumbents and those seeking office will for the first time have to answer questions which this report believes will most assuredly not have been given to the candidates ahead of time or were received ahead of time. Which brings us to the following comment.

An excellent crowd turned out to the Embassy Lakes Candidates' Night with the expectation of hearing from the candidates in a candid unfettered manner. Well, much to the chagrin of the knowledgeable people in the audience the question were geared to the posture of the candidates. Neal de Jesus and Abraham Rashid were asked solely questions that were about religious organizations and their role in the community. While there is some validity to the general question it was obvious that it was asked to benefit Neal. It even brought out reactive remarks from the audience.

The questions asked of the District 4 Candidates were even more slanted and biased. What really blew the lid off the charade was a comment from a 7 year old who upon watching asked," Mommy, is that man suppose to be reading the answers from his paper?" The blatant manner in which Jamie Curran read his answers clearly indicated that he had received the questions ahead of time. Further, when one of the other candidates passed a note to Steve Marhee about the behavior, Mr. Marhee smiled knowingly and continued on without a hitch.

Let it suffice to say the Mayoral race took on a more egregious tone when questions that only Mayor Debbie Eisinger could answer in the affirmative were asked. Even the stir in the audience was noticeable. When confronted afterwards, Steve Marhee pleaded total innocence and claimed that he was simply reading the questions given him by Atlantis Management, Embassy's HOA contractor. Our sources indicated that Atlantis has significant ties to the Eisinger group, actually endorsing and supporting her not only as an organization, but also as individuals. What is of real value for understanding this patented betrayal if not downright fraud is; Steve Marhee is currently under "federal indictment for illegal trafficking in controlled substance", and his adjudication is pending. Rumor and we clearly indicated rumor, is that his plea deal will contain favorable letters from notable elected officials of Cooper City.(read Mayor Debbie Eisinger, Sen. Steven Geller and one other person, all of whom live in Embassy Lakes) Thanks Steve for clearly tarnishing the community in which you live and the many honest law-abiding residents. By your actions you have condemn yourself. The Mayor's excuse will probably be.... "I just held the questions, I didn't actually read them."

With the forth coming City Commission meeting Tues, Jan. 22, we can reasonably believe that the conduct upon the dais will be at least respectable. However, the knowledgeable insiders will be watching for Dennis Eisinger. Yes, the husband of our illustrious mayor. It seems that at the last city commission meeting where the passing of the gavel to the city attorney caused such an uproar that the proceedings had to be temporarily halted, Mr. Eisinger cornered Commissioner Lisa Mallozzi in a hostile, aggressive fashion and as they say "got in her face". Yes, you read that right. Dennis Eisinger literally feels that he has the right to confront and berate, in an hostile manner, bordering on verbal assault, one our elected officials because of his wife position. Well, needless to say this has caused a very distinct reaction on the part of those who witnessed or heard of it. One individual was so incensed that he has spoken not only with the city manager but has spoken with BSO Chief Hale, who advises that until a complaint has been filed no action can be taken. The chief has however indicated that he and his staff will be on alert and vigilant at the upcoming meeting. We at this blog take great offense to this type of behavior. Further, we condemn this behavior and we believe it really crosses the line of political disagreement.

Additionally, the Sun-Sentinels' endorsements and one recommendation, that is the recommendation and not endorsement, of Mayor Eisinger clearly indicates significant reluctance even for the Sun-Sentinel to endorse our Mayor. But they did so with the caveat that her 6 years on the commission gives her the 'experience' to lead. I can only assume that the Editorial board does not live in Cooper City and therefore has not had their hard-earned tax dollars spent on "booze and munches" and does not read the articles about the goings on in Cooper City with the same great embarrassment and frankly shame that we do. Please note: This same standard bearer of the great truths in our community, the Sun-Sentinel, did such shabby reporting on its own editorial page that it left out the name of Candidate Diane Sori leaving many readers with the impression that she is no longer running in the race. Upon being notified their response was "we will print a correction and do an article on the candidate". We didn't find the correction and we are not going to hold our breath waiting on the article.

In closing, the opportunity for all to see and hear the candidates will arise on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce Debate at city hall which will also be shown on TV. We are expecting that to shown on the Comcast channel. The scheduled time is either 7 or 7:30 PM . Please look for it and tune in. The hope is that the questions presented will be direct, well crafted to the issues that face Cooper City and with honestly asked by the moderator.

Remember, it is your city. You and only you are responsible for the direction that it takes. And what we need now is for you to take the time and vote. This is the time for you to be heard.

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