interesting questions

...shouldn-t that "safety" include the safety of our children in a rundown recreation building? Should those without children & or families make decisions & policies for all those have them? These are very interesting questions. Is the one asking these questions ststing that they believe our kids are in imminent danger now? If so, we should close the gym NOW. What dangers, specifically, are the kids in? Is the roof leaking again? We just put a new roof on less than a year ago. Have the contractor back and have him fix it. For 2 million dollars we could have a new roof, new floor, new walls, new sprinkler system, new plumbing and electrical system and air conditioning on the same footprint, with NO NEW DEBT. For an extra million we could probably have a new pool, all with NO NEW DEBT. As far as having those without kids deciding for those WITH kids, someone might ask why those WITH kids should be deciding for those who dont or no longer have kids here, no? As was duly pointed out, what is more important is ones character, vision, and common sense that should be the criteria for a leadership position, no? Dr. Mel P. Johnson

Thank you

for reminding me that my ultimate success, or failure, in life resides within me. I have no complaints about the City Clerk. I am constantly amazed how much undeserved credit and/or blame I receive here for stuff I didnt say or do. So be it! As in anyones life, there ARE influencing factors that contribute to ones success or failure. In this case it is unethical or illegal political practices that influence this campaign. Is there ANYBODY who is saying that disappearing, damaging, or defacing your opponents signs does NOT influence a political campaign? If my campaign is not successful tho, it will not be because of any possible (probable?) illegal or unethical behavior on my opponents part. It will be because I havent fully explained my vision and hopes for Miami Springs clearly enough to the residents. THAT is my responsibility and one that I take seriously. I AM cautiously optimistic at this point, but we still have a long way to go. Dr. Mel P. Johnson

honesty and good intentions paramount

I am more concerned if a candidate is honest and has the best interest of the residents of Miami Springs than anything else. I would hope that would be the acid test for the voters. All the rest, if not illegal, is probably not all that important to the residents and voters. There is plenty of gossip to talk about with the current Council if one really wants to go there, but most has little to do with their intentions, the job they are, or could be, doing or their vision for our city. Dr. Mel P. Johnson