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Look at the facts
Dear Editor:
Where’s the transparency in Deerfield politics? I, for one, am growing tired of the political shell games some politicians are playing. At a recent HOA meeting, I witnessed Gary Lother accusing his opponent, Bill Ganz, of mud slinging. Mr. Ganz was referring to Mr. Lother’s public record when serving as Fire Chief in an attempt to demonstrate the differences between them. When did stating the facts of public records become mud slinging?
These two men are running for office or better yet, applying for the job of District 4 commissioner. It is important for us to realize that we need a candidate who values open communication, has strong management skills, and endeavors to find a win-win negotiation style. Both their records should be examined and be part of their resumes. Mr. Lother’s record as Fire Chief is what we have to evaluate his abilities. In the past two years, Mr. Ganz has been active and productive, working on committees to improve our neighborhoods and our property values. His record is public. His approach is thoughtful, intelligent, and reasonable.
We need leaders that will put the residents and businesses of Deerfield Beach first. I encourage all Deerfield Beach residents who seek transparency and integrity in our local leadership to look at the facts and records of their candidates. The best decisions are made when we deal with facts.
Joan Maurice
Deerfield Beach
Dog dilemma
Dear Editor:
We have what we consider a very big problem in our building. One of our residents bought a shrill barking dog. That is against the rules in Century Village of Deerfield Beach. This individual knows very well the bylaws, having lived here many years. But this resident wishes to ignore the rules, in spite of our board telling the resident that the dog must immediately go because the board has unanimously voted against the dog. Well, the dog is still living here and the weeks have run into months (since April).
Recently, most of our residents signed a petition for that person to give away the high-pitched barking dog. The resident chose to ignore the board’s decision and the petition of 60 people as well. The resident claims that this dog is a “service dog.” This person is not blind, is not in a wheelchair nor with a walker. It is her pet. What possible way can this be called a service dog? And how is this person handicapped and in need of a service dog? Not at all! Neighbors complain and have written letters that they hear the dog barking at all hours (including early a.m. and late p.m.). This individual feels that the bylaws of Century Village are not to be followed and can be broken to please her own desires.
