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East Central Florida’s Black Voice

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DAYTONA TIMES POLITICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

PEOPLE SPEAK

BY THE DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

For the past 12 years, the Daytona Times and WPUL-AM 1590 have maintained a consistent editorial policy of not recommending candidates who chose not to promote their candidacies through our media when they have media budgets available. The decision not to utilize the city’s long-time, well-established Black-owned media says to our readers and to us that a candidate is not serious about communicating to a key constituency – which might foretell what he or she might do once elected to office.

The Daytona Times sent out a candidate questionnaire to assist the staff in determining recommendations. We make NO RECOMMENDATIONS with regard to any of the races for U.S. Congress or the Florida Legislature other than as indicated here.

DAYTONA BEACH MAYOR: This newspaper has written for decades that city leadership must fix the deferred maintenance and crumbling infrastructure that disproportionately exists in Black communities spread across three city zones – the same blight that visitors see on Mason Avenue, George W. Engram Boulevard, Mary McLeod Bet-

hune Boulevard, International Speedway Boulevard, and Orange Avenue on their way to “The World’s Most Famous Beach.”

Previous city commissions took tax money from Black homeowners to build the rest of the city. And between Edith Shelley and Derrick Henry, we can’t tell which is willing to lead the fight against entrenched special interests – many of whom back Shelley – who continue to benefit from the status quo.

Is Shelley, who will happily appear at any Black-oriented event to shake a hand, a friendlier version of tax-cutting Please see RECOMMEND, Page 2

SOULS TO THE POLLS 2012

special election issue

More candidates share views in Times questionnaire In this week’s issue, the Daytona Times presents more comments from candidates in races in Volusia County. See pages 3, 7, 9 and 10 for responses. Daytona Beach mayoral, city commission and sheriff’s candidates appeared in last week’s issue.

Extended comments can be read online at www.daytonatimes.com.

Attorney for Trayvon’s parents to speak at MLK banquet PHOTOS BY Ashley Thomas/DAYTONA TIMES

Daytona Times Board Chairwoman Julia T. Cherry, left, and Lerosa Dixon of Hope Fellowship Church were among the 15 congregations to take part in “Souls to the Polls.”

Church members ‘let it shine’ at poll Beach City Island Library where early voting was taking place.

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

A little preaching

Dr. L. Ronald Durham said to hundreds at the Courthouse Annex in Daytona Beach: “When I cast my vote, I’m gonna let it shine.”

Then Durham, who organized a Souls to the Polls march in Daytona Beach last Sunday, broke out singing “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.”

Those in attendance, members of at least 14 predominantly Black churches in the area along with the congregation of Father Phil Egito’s Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, followed suit and began singing.

The marchers heard speaker after speaker pump them up as they prepared to march from the courthouse on Orange Avenue to the Daytona

The Rev. John Long of Tubman-King Community Church said, “Vote your conscience, vote your spirit, but most importantly, you better vote.”

The Rev. Victor Gooden reminded the crowd, “By voting and marching today, you are reaching out to help another life, the lives of our children. We are here to remember the lives of all the people who fought for our right to vote. We are here for those who shed blood for us to be here today.”

Durham took up the mantle and proceeded as if he was giving a sermon at the church he pastors, Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Importance of election Durham said they must understand the critical nature of this election. He

Thousands of B-CU students march to vote too

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Dr. Edison Jackson, interim president of Bethune-Cookman University, said the estimated 2,000 students marching to the polls on Monday would be called the unsung heroes of future gen-

erations.

Jackson marched with the students to the early voting site at the Volusia County Library at City Island on Magnolia Avenue.

“It’s about civic responsibility. Don’t forget about those who struggled to make it possible for us to be here. There are so many people who are unsung heroes

Bethune-Cookman University students from the U.S. Virgin Islands take part in a march from the school to the polls to cast their ballots on Monday. explained that it guarantees progress and that depending on who they vote for will dictate how their lives are improved.

“We are here because too many went through hell to cast their ballots. Their

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Attorney Benjamin Crump, whose Tallahaseebased firm represents Trayvon Martin’s parents, will be the featured speaker at the Martin Luther King Banquet on Jan. 17 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.

Dr. L. Ronald Durham, chairman of the local Martin Luther King celebration committee, confirmed this week the selection of Crump.

The unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon was shot to death in Sanford in February by neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman. The killing sparked national outrage and led to protests around the United States.

“We do anticipate that both Trayvon’s mother and father will be in attendance during the banquet and Trayvon will be highlighted by essays that this year’s scholarship candidates must submit for a new scholarship, which will be given for the first time this year,” Durham said.

Breakfast, rally on MLK Day Durham also said Dr. James Sampson, president of the Florida General Baptist Convention, will be the speaker at the traditional worship service, which will take place Jan. 21 on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday.

On Jan. 21, the day will start with breakfast at 8 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church, followed by a parade ending up at Greater Friendship, where the traditional service will begin.

Tickets for the banquet are $50.

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who made it possible for us to be here today,” Jackson said.

“We are teaching and encouraging the students they have the freedom to experience their right,” he said, noting that the students who participated in the march were excused from their classes that day.

Mixed reaction Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is “skipping with joy,’’ said the granddaughter of B-CU’s founder.

Dr. Evelyn Bethune said, “She (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune) was carrying a picket sign when she was in her 70s. She would have been here today. This is what she worked for – for us to have the ability to exercise our civic responsibility without oppression.”

Bethune marched with the students. Though she was filled with happiness with the students’ participation, she was disappointed in the reaction of some of those driving by them as they marched.

“People got out of their cars

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while we were marching and had their thumbs down at us. There is still an unrest and uneasiness when White people see large numbers of African-Americans congregating,” Bethune added.

Students speak out BCU student Cierra Robertson said she voted on Monday because she was worried “Mitt Romney is someone who is trying to decrease our financial aid.”

“It’s important for us to vote for Please see STUDENTS, Page 2

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Wright files to run for school board seat again

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Ida Duncan Wright

Ida Duncan Wright, a BethuneCookman University business instructor who lost to School Board Chairman Al Williams in August, has officially filed to run for the seat left vacant due to his passing.

A primary is scheduled for Dec. 18

RECOMMEND from Page 1 union buster Gov. Rick Scott? Can Henry, a political “lone wolf” who sees possible allies as threats and has managed a sloppy campaign back office, build coalitions that are necessary to get things done in Daytona’s weak-mayor form of government?

Both thought it was important to reach out to Black Daytonans. NO RECOMMENDATION. DAYTONA BEACH CITY COMMISSION, ZONE 2: Ruth Trager has been a longtime resident and business owner on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. Her opponent Carl Lentz is a local real estate broker who suggests retaining more volunteers for community centers instead of finding funds to hire full-time or parttime staff. To his credit, he is sincere about making a difference as an elected official; one day he will. Both thought it was important to reach out to Black Daytonans in their zone. RECOMMENDATION: RUTH TRAGER DAYTONA BEACH CITY COMMISSION, ZONE 4: Incumbent Robert Gilliland did not return his questionnaire until after others were published in the Daytona Times last week, but trumpets his support of Midtown development. His opponent, Tom Kazcka is new to area politics and is a former Chicago policeman who says that disadvantaged areas of the city continue to be neglected. Neither Gilliland nor Kazcka thought it was important to reach out to Black Daytonans in their zone. NO RECOMMENDATION. DAYTONA BEACH CITY COMMISSION ZONE 6: Paula Reed, an employee of Embry Riddle University, and opponent Cathy Washington, an employee at Bethune Cookman University, are both longtime residents. Both are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Both are qualified.

Both thought it was important to reach out to Black Daytonans in their zone. We prefer Reed’s energy and believe she’ll be a vigorous advocate for Zone 6. Both candidates should make sure local politics doesn’t destroy sisterhood within the local Delta chapter of which they are both members. RECOMMENDATION: PAULA REED. VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF: Incumbent Ben Johnson takes much credit for the reduction of crime under his watch; some credit is due. Unfortunately, he cannot boast about the diversity of his force.

Nineteen Blacks and 27 Latinos out of a force of 450 is embarrassing. Johnson’s opponent, Wendell Bradford, would be the first Black elected to become Volusia’s sheriff and has been a deputy with the Seminole County Sheriff for 22 years.

He cites 40 years of “cronyism” in VCSO as a major problem. Johnson thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians; Bradford did not. NO RECOMMENDATION. COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIR: Educator Carl Persis wants to lead the group he has been a part of since 2005. His opponent, U.S. Army veteran Jason Davis, will simplistically solve county problems by cutting taxes. Persis thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians; Davis did not. RECOMMENDATION: CARL PERSIS.

STUDENTS from Page 1 President Obama. Some White people underestimate us because of our color. Think we don’t follow politics. The Black vote will make a difference this time,” Robertson said.

Naquane Kine said this it was his first time voting.

“This is one of the most important elections. If Romney gets in, there will be drastic changes. I watched debates. Romney was lying to the people. I know this is part of politics. Obama is trying to help us. He has a plan,” said Kine.

Student Lewis Goodley said it was important for him to help choose the local politicians.

“I feel like I am informed enough to make a decision. It’s important for me to vote locally because I’ll be here another two years and I want to make sure the college is supported,” Goodley said.

Candidates met students B-CU professor Dr. Walter Fordham, one of the organizers of the march, said the university hosted a forum in which all the local candidates had an opportunity to meet and speak to the students. He noted it was important for the students to know who makes decisions on the future of the university, which is located in the heart of the city’s Black community.

“We should vote for the best candidate

for the District 2 seat that includes most of Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet and part of Port Orange.

If more than two candidates qualify, there will be a Jan. 15 runoff – if no one gets more than half the vote in the primary.

Williams died Oct. 1. He had won reelection to a new four-year tern during the Aug. 14 primary.

VOLUSIA COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: Incumbent Josh Wagner is a local attorney who has been accessible and willing to listen to new ideas. His challenger, Nancy Epps, is a former mayor of Ponce Inlet and a Bethune-Cookman University graduate who Wagner previously defeated by a close margin. Wagner thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians; Epps did not. We see no reason to “fire’’ Wagner. RECOMMENDATION: JOSH WAGNER. VOLUSIA COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Shannon McLeish is self-employed and is one of the organizers of Occupy Daytona. She aggressively sought to make the movement inclusive meeting with the Daytona Beach NAACP and also participating in the city’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations though she is a resident of Ormond Beach. Her opponent, Attorney Doug Daniels, turned in his questionnaire after the deadline, saying he “did not know (the Daytona Times was) connected with Charles Cherry’s family.” (The late Cherry, Sr. was a former client of Daniels.’) In his questionnaire, Daniels said, “Redevelopment of Daytona Beach’s core tourist area is a critical part of any county economic development plan.” McLeish thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians; Daniels did not. RECOMMENDATION: SHANNON MCLEISH. FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6: Current Volusia County Council Chairman Frank Bruno places education as a state priority. His opponent, Dorothy Hukill, did not respond to the questionnaire. Bruno thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians; Hukill did not. RECOMMENDATION: FRANK BRUNO. VOLUSIA COUNTY JUDGE: Both Chris Kelley and his opponent, Adam Warren, worked as prosecutors. Both are from wellknown local families. Kelley is the son of former Daytona Beach Mayor Larry Kelly; Warren is the son of the late Attorney Dan Warren and retired judge Stasia Warren.

Both are qualified and have the relevant experience and background to be judges.

Warren thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians; Kelly did not. RECOMMENDATION: ADAM WARREN. VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 4: Challenger Linda Costello says the biggest challenge facing the board is poor student academic achievement, especially in the Black community. Her opponent, incumbent Judy Conte, did not respond to our questionnaire. Neither thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians. NO RECOMMENDATION. VOLUSIA COUNTY CLERK: Christine Sanders is a former deputy clerk of court who worked as a legal assistant and managed a law office. She says her opponent, longtime Diane Matousek, will retire with a lump sum of $601,000 in addition to her annual pension of $110,000. “Replacing her in this election will instantly save taxpayers $164,527 that will no longer have to be paid into her golden parachute,” according to Sanders. Neither thought it was important to reach out to Black Volusians.

NO RECOMMENDATION.

160 signatures needed School Board members are elected in nonpartisan races in the districts they represent.

Candidates will have to qualify for the ballot by submitting signatures of at least 160 District 2 voters by Nov. 12.

Candidates can also qualify by paying a $1,360 fee instead and will be

able to do that between 9 a.m. Nov. 19 and noon Nov. 21.

Wright, 45, has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University.

She is a business administration instructor and academic assessment coordinator at Bethune-Cookman University College of Business.

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Tracy Martin, left, Sabrina Fulton, center, parents of slain teen Trayvon Martin and their attorney Benjamin Crump arrive for a bond hearing of George Zimmerman in Sanford on April 20. The teen’s parents are expected to attend a banquet in Daytona Beach. Crump will be the speaker.

SPEAKER from Page 1 More to overcome Durham said he first met Crump at a rally in Trayvon Martin’s honor he helped organize.

“I felt the injustice surrounding the immediate release of his murderer was tantamount to the very things that Dr. King was fighting for during the civil rights movement,” said Durham.

“Black children being gunned down,

and the killers either released outright by the police, or juries that would find them not guilty in the face of overwhelming evidence,”’ he continued.

Durham said Trayvon Martin and Crump symbolize so much of what the struggle for civil rights remains to be overcome.

The theme for the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is “Celebrating the Dreamer and the Dream.”

Durham said those seeking information about the banquet or other activities surround the celebration should call Greater Friendship Baptist Church at 386-2520322.

Integrity, Honesty and Character

who will support B-CU’s growth, development and expansion,” he said.

Good turnout Prior to the students arriving at the City Island Library, the only early voting location in the city, an elections worker said registered voters had been trickling in that day. The students left the campus at 9:30 a.m. and began arriving at the library around 10.

By 7 p.m., when the polls had closed, 1,805 people had voted at the site – primarily B-CU students.

Fordham said he was proud of the turnout.

“It’s a great representation of our students after our efforts to register them to vote and educating them on the importance of participating in the process,” he said.

Fordham said 1,130 students were registered in recent voter registration drives.

The school’s population is approximately 3500, many of who, already were registered to vote. There were 1,300 new students enrolled this school year.

He also noted that the Republican legislators’ efforts to suppress the vote was their motivation to increase the number of students registered to vote.

Unlike some other states where a state issued ID is required to vote, college students can use their school IDs to vote in Florida.

“That provided great opportunity for many students to participate,” Fordham explained.

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plex budget. And she has demonstrated a shameless lack of integrity by conducting a dishonest and misleading campaign.

DIANE MATOUSEK

4. I have a long record of distinguished service as the Clerk of the Court. I put a premium on honesty, integrity and customer service. I pledge to continue to serve the community with the same commitment for my next term.

1. We have consistently moved the Clerk’s office forward with increased applied technology and the highest level of customer service. My three goals for my next term include completing the task of making the office entirely accessible through self-directed online requests. I also want to improve the efficiency of our telephone resource center so as to provide information more quickly, thereby reducing on-hold time. Finally, I want to launch a community information program to educate the community as to what the Clerk’s office does and how it can be of service to residents.

2. Changes in the racial composition of a community are natural, just as shifting growth patterns are natural. However, regardless of changes in the balance between Blacks and Whites, leaders must ensure that the community is safe and prosperous. The Clerk’s office is committed to serving every corner of the community and all ethnic groups.

3. The differences between my opponent and me are as stark as can be. My resume presents decades of experience in public records management, continuing education and community service. I have managed the Clerk’s office with efficiency and exceptional customer service. I have operated under extremely tight budget constraints, yet still come in under budget year after year. I have been aggressive in applying technology to efficiencies in the office. And I manage the Clerk’s six offices, 270+ employees and $10+ million dollar budget office with integrity.

My opponent, on the other hand has no experience managing anything more than her husband’s small law office. She has no experience in managing a large staff. She has no experience in managing a com-

VOLUSIA COUNTY CHAIR CARL PERSIS 1. One of my top issues will be to grow the local economy by assisting small business owners, who want to expand. I want to develop an adjunct small business advisory committee, whose members are successful businessmen and businesswomen, from each geographic area and who represent our county’s racial demographics. The purpose of this committee would be to make recommendations to the Volusia County Council on ways local government can reduce the cost of doing and expanding business in Volusia County.

Expanding the economy will improve our tax base, reduce unemployment, and increase property values. In addition to helping local businesses, I want Volusia County to be a partner with each city and Team Volusia, to make sure we are working together, not against each other, when recruiting companies to locate in our area.

2. We must continue to look for ways to make county government as efficient as possible. One way to do this is to examine how fire and rescue services can be merged on a regional basis. Currently, we have duplication of facilities and personnel, which is wasteful. I want to reduce the tax burden without sacrificing service levels.

Issues related to roads and transportation must be addressed.

Within the first quarter of next year, I would call for a countywide transportation summit. This meeting would include the public, city officials, the Florida De-

VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4 LINDA COSTELLO Question: What will be your priorities or top issues you will focus on if elected? Why? Answer: First, let me say I fundamentally believe there is greatness in every person. Next, let me say I pursued a Master’s Degree in Social Work because the field of social work emphasizes the worth of all people.

Add to that, I believe the role and goal of public education is to help each student identify, develop and fulfill his/her individual potential.

I propose: 1. Academic achievement for every student by duplicating models of success in academic achievement being used in other high achieving counties and states.

2. Develop a budget that is not only efficient, but effective, in that the use of taxpayer dollars in accomplishing the goal of highly achieving students. More money is not the answer. We have a priority crisis, not a budget crisis.

••• CHRISTINE SANDERS 1. My top priorities are to reduce spending and improve customer service.

When faced with budget cuts, the incumbent Clerk created 23 higher paying positions and currently utilizes one supervisor for every five employees. In an effort to reduce spending, I will restructure the top-heavy workforce, transition to a paperless system and have litigants sign for their notices while in court.

The incumbent claimed while campaigning over the summer that by Labor Day, a long-awaited upgrade would be made to the Criminal Case Computer System. Labor Day has come and gone and this upgrade still has not occurred! Improvements to customer service will be achieved by updating the technology and eliminating the existing call center and 20-minute wait times.

2. White or Black, a decrease in population is a problem. Volusia County is home to several colleges and universities, yet there is a lack of employment opportunities for graduates in our area. Without job prospects, we are essentially exporting our children.

The Questions Question 1: What will be your priorities or top issues you will focus on if elected?

Question 2: According to the 2010 Census, Daytona Beach’s population fell to 61,000. The number of Whites living in the city dropped while the number of Blacks increased.

Is this a problem? Why or why not? What would you attribute to this decrease in population?

Question 3: Another form of Black College Reunion (BCR) known as “Spring Bling” is scheduled to return to Daytona Beach in April. In its heydey, BCR attracted between 100,000 to 200,000 mostly young and mostly Black visitors to the area every year over the course of a single weekend. Are you willing to embrace the return of such an event? Why or why not?

Question 4: What makes you a better candidate than your opponent?

For more questions from the Daytona Times and answers submitted by the candidates, read them online at www.daytonatimes.com. Responses from other candidates also can be read online.

I will have a hands-on approach to effective leadership, will have a presence in the courthouses and be accessible to the public.

3. I have 13 years experience in the legal field. I’m a former Deputy Clerk of Court and have worked as a legal assistant and managed a law office. I bring the right mix of public service work and private practice experience to manage the Clerk’s office.

The incumbent clerk is double dipping

with a second retirement. If re-elected, she will retire with a lump sum of $601,000 in addition to her annual pension of $110,000. Replacing her in this election will instantly save taxpayers $164,527 that will no longer have to be paid into her golden parachute.

When asked about her excessive absenteeism and how many days she has missed, the incumbent responded, “I cannot tell you how much time I have been out of the office.”

partment of Transportation, SunRail and Votran’s officials, and the Federal Department of Transportation representatives.

Every entity needs to identify the road concerns for their area. Everyone needs to see the broader picture. We need to know the challenges we face and understand how far we have fallen behind. Then, we must explore potential funding sources and build community consensus on how to pay for our transportation needs and improve public transportation.

We must invest in our predominately Black neighborhoods and schools. We must have job training to reduce the high rate of Black unemployment. All of these factors will serve to reduce crime and make our streets and neighborhoods safer.

Black and White people want what is best for their families. As adults with children attain more wealth they may choose to relocate because within the city limits of Daytona Beach there does not appear to be as many newer housing developments close to schools graded A, as there are in other nearby cities. This could be contributing to the situation as described in the question.

3. I am in favor of special events, which serve to boost our local economy, however, big events such as Bike Week require an enormous police presence. The cost to provide this police protection and keep traffic moving safely should be borne partially by the businesses, which benefit financially from the event.

I am not familiar with Spring Bling, however, I would like to know more. One of the best ways to learn about the impact of a special event is too visit an area where the event currently takes place and discuss the matter with the area’s business owners, police chief, city officials, and the general public to learn the pros and cons. Before embracing any event, which could adversely affect our local residents, we need

to know the details so we can minimize the negative related issues and accentuate the positive economic impact.

4. As a 57-year resident of Volusia County, who has served the public in a variety of ways for 35 years, I am better prepared and more qualified than my opponent to serve as the Volusia County Chair.

I was a public school principal for 28 years and still love helping children, their parents, and grandparents. While serving as a principal I was elected, in 1995, to the Ormond Beach City Commission. In 1999, I was elected mayor of Ormond Beach and in 2001, re-elected mayor of Ormond Beach.

In 2004, I was named Volusia County Principal of the Year.

That year, I was also elected to the Volusia County Council, District 4. In 2008, I was re-elected to the Volusia County Council, without opposition.

In contrast, my opponent has never held any public elected office at any level.

In fact, he has never volunteered to serve on a city or county advisory board. Now, he wants to be the County Chair, which is the highest municipal elected office position in Volusia County.

With a nearly $600 million budget, over 3000 employees, and more than 40 departments, the County Chair must have knowledge of where we have been, the present situation, and the challenges we face.

With my seven years of experience as a city commissioner and mayor and my seven plus years of experience serving on the county council, I have the public policy experience to lead the county council, which will include a minimum of three new members, who will be looking for direction from the County Chair. Again, this is not a position for a novice.

Given my background, I am better prepared and more qualified than my opponent to serve as Volusia County Chair.

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3. Define the role of technology for our present and future students. Technology must be used to individualize learning and create a pathway to success for every student.

4. Neither money nor bureaucracies help people. People help people. I would encourage, strengthen and grow community efforts to help students learn, i.e. career academies, Food Brings Hope.

We must create a pathway to success for every child. To do that, we need empowered principals who can create a maximum climate for teachers to teach and students to learn.

ure rate before the standard was lowered. Statistics reveal lower results in the black community. The administration began the year with implementation of a new grading system. Poor planning in the implementation process required the administration to go back to last years grading system in the middle of the first grading quarter. This must change.

My Master’s Degree in Social Work uniquely qualifies me to be the best candidate. Social workers are trained systems analysts, specifically trained to analyze systems of people. Our public schools include students, parents, taxpayers, the local school board, as well as, state and federal government. A social worker first gets a clear picture of the goal. The goal, again is to help every student identify, develop, and fulfill their individual potential. Then we analyze the role of each system, assess whether their functioning at full capacity, identify changes that need to be made, assess again and make necessary adjustments.

Q: What makes you a better candidate than your opponent?

A: My opponent has had 20 years to solve our education crisis. We’re still in crisis. I believe it’s time for a change. My degree in social work gives me a unique perspective and experience in solving problems. Social workers teach to empower and to overcome obstacles. I have the qualifications, experience, passion, fresh perspective, and willingness to take a stand on what is best for every student in Volusia County.

The biggest challenge facing the school board is the academic achievement of our students. The graduation rate for the 201112 school year was 77%, down from the previous year. Volusia County is ranked 34th out of 67 counties on the FCAT. The 4th grade writing FCAT had an 80% fail-

Q: What are your suggestions to address the discrepancies between the predominantly Black and White areas of the city.

A: In short, the best way to address discrepancies is to provide the best educational opportunity for every student – whatever it takes. A good education is the most significant factor in economic success.

4. For 20 years, the incumbent clerk has failed to deliver savings to the taxpayers while the level of service is on the decline.

As your fiscal conservative, I will bring responsible spending and better management to the Clerk’s office.

JASON DAVIS 1. As I have stated during our campaign, I will work on making our county government a tax-reducing County Government, starting with reducing our fuel taxes. This will make us competitive with our neighboring counties and encourage our visitors and citizens to stay here in Volusia County.

2. I attribute the decline in population in Daytona Beach because of the downturn in our economy, and the excessive costs and regulations imposed by our county government. When companies and businesses close, that leaves thousands out of work, and they cannot afford to live in the area. I have seen people moving out of our county, and relocating to a less expensive area.

3. Special events are a major form of revenue for our county, bed taxes increase, sales increase, fuel tax revenue increases.

As a businessman, I know that the ends must justify the means. If the cost of security, and clean up are nominal, and it creates a positive flow of revenue then I am in favor of any event.

4. I am not a career politician. My experience is in business, and I was trained by the United States Army in leadership.

These are two very important traits that are needed in our county government, not a career politician. It is time to elect someone that is not part of the problem, but part of a solution.

Q: What can you say to ensure the Black community that you will make a difference, be fair and can be trusted to keep your word?

A: The best education for every student is my goal. Moving from standardized students to individualized learning can create a pathway to success for all students.

I do not agree that giving bonuses to high performing schools is effective or fair.

The “A” schools already have an unfair advantage because of demographics. Giving bonuses to those with the most disadvantages those with the least. I would lobby to distribute money with the ‘greatest need’ in mind.

Neither money nor bureaucracies help people. People help people. I will identify those communities who truly care about their children and are willing to prove it by their efforts. I will organize and bring resources together to make a difference in the lives of children and their education, Black, White or any nationality.

••• JUDY CONTE Volusia County School Board member Judy Conte did not respond to the Daytona Times’ questionnaire by presstime.

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Myth of local non-partisan races One can truthfully argue that the Democratic Party, since the 1960sera Lyndon B. Johnson administration, has stood for issues of importance to Black Americans in recent decades, including voting rights and affirmative action – issues that the party of Abe Lincoln, the Republican Party, fought.

Yes, Blacks are grateful for Republican President Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation, which (at least on paper) freed Blacks from hundreds of years of slavery in America.

But the real question to Republicans from Blacks is, “What have you done for us lately?

One can also truthfully argue that the Democratic Party, which assumes that Black Americans will never vote for a candidate put forth by today’s Republican Party, has taken the Black vote for granted. Democrats should know that Blacks could still choose to vote for a third party – or not vote at all.

There are differences

THE DAYTONA TIMES EDITORIAL STAFF that has more registered Democrats than Republicans.

Voting for a candidate because he or she is Republican or Democrat shouldn’t matter when it comes to local politics, but unfortunately this is a myth that needs to be debunked.

The majority of those sitting on the Daytona Beach City Commission now are “trickle-down” Republicans who support a budget that again calls for cutting property taxes – which leads to cutting city jobs and cutting city programs.

They say lowering taxes will attract more people to live here, that businesses will open up or relocate here, thereby creating more jobs.

City leaders should wake up.

‘Trickle down’ economics has never worked throughout the country and is not working in Daytona Beach.

Providing social and recreational services to low-income seniors and high-energy youth are not expenses; they are investments that improve the quality of life of all Daytonans. When such services are provided by the city, the city DOES create jobs. And a city job is still a job that feeds families.

tween incumbent Josh Wagner and challenger Nancy Epps, the GOP publicly endorsed Epps. Republicans essentially gave voters a wink and a nod to let voters know that Epps “is one of us.” That’s contrary to what nonpartisan races are supposed to be all about.

All but one seat on the council is up for grabs. ‘Coincidently,’ a Republican faces a Democrat in each of the county council’s supposedly ‘nonpartisan’ races.

Republicans make an effort to inform their supporters who’s really a Republican and who’s not.

However, many Democratic voters, especially Black voters, aren’t aware of the party affiliation of candidates they vote for in these nonpartisan races.

Blacks should know Three races in Daytona Beach pit Republican against Democrat – the mayor’s race and Zones 1 and 4. Zone 6 has two Democrats facing each other.

The time has come for Black voters to know who they are voting for, what is the candidate’s agenda, and the party with whom they are affiliated. It’s time for all candidates in ‘nonpartisan’ races to come out of the closet. Tell us all who you are with!

We all know that there are substantial differences between the two major parties.

For example, Republicans John Mica and Sandy Adams were chosen to represent Volusia County in Congress, but they have consistently voted against many iniClick on this story at www. tiatives supported by the Obama It’s a myth In the Volusia County District 2 daytonatimes.com to write your White House that would clearly have benefited Volusia – a county Volusia County Council race be- own response.

Economic development and K-12 education are interdependent Why is the Volusia County School Board asking the voters to approve a one-mill tax referendum on the November 6 election ballot?

An excellent public school system is essential to the economic development and the quality of life in Volusia County. Due to millions of dollars being slashed from the school district’s revenue in the past five years, we have had to significantly reduce student instructional programs and activities that support academic learning and achievement. This major loss of funding for student instruction has resulted in our “A” school district rating dropping to a “C.” Businesses and families will not want to locate to Volusia or remain in Volusia if we do not provide outstanding schools for our children and young people. Volusia will be unable to attract and maintain new businesses and young families. Volusia County will become a county comprised mainly of retirees.

Programs at risk If the one mill referendum is not approved by the voters, the school district will be forced to further eliminate and reduce student instructional programs and activities which mean fewer and fewer teaching positions, as well as administration and support personnel positions.

Instructional programs cannot be offered if there are not adequate numbers of teachers for the classrooms. In addition, without necessary funds for teaching positions to meet Florida’s class size requirements, we will pay a penalty for every student over the class size mandate.

DR. MARGARET SMITH VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

If the one mill referendum is approved, the total funds of $25 million for each of the four years the referendum exists will be dedicated to prevent further reduction of student instructional programs, such as advanced placement courses, reading enhancement and remedial programs, elective classes that include art and music, and sports programs at the middle and high schools.

The school district will be good stewards of the one-mill dollars just as we have been with the onehalf cent sales tax the voters approved in 2001 for capital outlay costs. The Citizen Oversight Committee for the one-half cent sales tax has consistently reported that the school district has “kept the promise.”

Enrollment down, costs up Although Volusia County schools’ student enrollment has declined close to five percent in the last five years, our revenue loss has been over 17 percent.

The school district has eliminated more than 1,900 employee positions during that time in all job classifications.

Over 25 percent of central office expenditures have been cut.

The superintendent’s direct staff, which are the major department heads such as the chief financial and curriculum officers, as well as principals and assistant princi-

pals, have been reduced by more than $2.5 million.

Because of a 2004 change in the state funding formula, the district cost differential, Volusia has lost $97.5 million since that time. Of all the 67 school districts in Florida, Volusia is the biggest loser receiving only $.967 on the dollar. During the past five years, the school district revenue from the Florida Education Finance Program has been cut by $80 million.

In an ongoing commitment by the Volusia County School Board to be transparent with finances, many years of school district budgets and audit reports can be found on our website.

Investing in students Increased funding for K-12 public education in Volusia is an investment in our legacy to the future, both as a viable county and in the future of our children.

Quality schools protect property value. No one wants to move into a neighborhood or community that does not have a successful and quality school.

We want to return our school system to an “A” rating. In order to accomplish this, the school district must not be forced to further reduce instructional programs and activities for our students.

The school district urges Volusia voters to learn about the need for our one mill referendum on the November 6th ballot by going to our webpage http:// www. myVolusiaSchools.org/1mill

Dr. Margaret Smith is the superintendent of Volusia County public schools. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

End of Republicans’ ‘Whites only’ strategy This will probably be the last presidential election in which Republicans can afford to ignore issues of paramount importance to Blacks and Latinos and expect to have a remote chance of winning the White House. Obama v.

Romney is the political equivalent of Brown v. Board of Education. A separate and unequal approach to national politics is in its final days.

The U.S. is becoming increasingly diverse. The numbers tell the story. People of color, about onethird of the population, are expected to become a majority of the population in 2042 and 54 percent of the population by 2050, according to the Census Bureau. Latinos are expected to make up the largest share of that growth, tripling from one in six residents to one in three.

Meanwhile, Blacks and Asians are expected to grow at a rate of 60 percent by 2050. The Black share of the U.S. population will increase from 14 percent to 15 percent and Asians are projected to grow from 5 percent to 9 percent. By contrast, the non-Hispanic White segment will fall from 66 percent of the pop-

George E. Curry NNPA COLUMNIST

ulation to 46 percent.

Appealing to Whites As the country grows increasingly diverse, the Republican Party has made a narrow appeal to Whites and is viewed as hostile to the interests of Blacks and Latinos.

According to a recent ABC News poll, Romney has a 65-32 percent lead over Obama among White men. That gap is twice as large as John McCain’s 57-41 percent margin over Obama among White men in the 2008 exit poll.

Obama outpolled McCain among White women by 13 points.

He is leading Romney among that group by 15 percent, according to the ABC News poll. Still, that’s enough to give Romney 59 percent of the White vote.

Romney has gone after Obama on food stamps. Romney said,

“Forty-seven million now on food stamps. When he came to office there were 32 million. He’s added 15 million people.”

Greatest under Bush Obama countered by saying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, saw its greatest expansion under George W. Bush.

Given the state of the economy, Obama said it is only natural that more people would need to rely on food stamps.

Of course, talk about welfare and food stamps is a subtle and supposedly respectable way to make an appeal based on race. We’ll see on Tuesday whether it works in this election. Whether it works or not, Republicans will have to find a different song in 2016.

George E. Curry is editor-inchief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA). Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

VISUAL VIEWPOINT: COLIN POWELL ENDORSES OBAMA

RJ MATSON

A salute to General Colin Powell There is abundant evidence that this will be a close conDR. test between President Barack BENJAMIN F. Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

CHAVIS, JR. For many people who have alNNPA COLUMNIST ready voted early or who plan to go out to the polls in record numbers on Tuesday, the campaign It is important to state endorsements by various public officials does have a significant for the record that impact.

Even though former Secretary General Colin Powell of State General Colin L. Powell explicitly stated the public pol- not only made the icy issues and leadership qualities of President Barack Obama right move, but also he as the reasons for his endorsing the re-election of President Ba- did it with admirable rack Obama, one of Mitt Romney’s most senior campaign of- courage and brilliant ficials, former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu, asserted statesmanship. that General Powell’s endorsement of President Obama was President Obama because both based on race. are Black, the general’s former chief of staff, retired Col. LawSununu knew rence Wilkerson, candidly stated Sununu’s racially motivat- that the Republican Party is “full ed slur to attack General Pow- of racists.” ell for having the political courWilkerson went on to explain, age as a Republican statesman “And the real reason a conto endorse President Obama was siderable portion of my party not just some random rhetorical wants President Obama out of misstatement. Sununu knew ex- the White House has nothing to actly was he was doing a few days with the content of his characbefore the election. Sununu de- ter, nothing to do with his comliberately interjected the issue of petence as commander in chief race into the presidential cam- and president, and everything to paign hoping to make a “back- do with the color of his skin. And ward” political gain to assist Mitt that’s despicable.”

Romney’s ambition to defeat Both Democrats and RepubliPresident Obama. cans should be voting to re-elect It is important to state for the President Barack Obama. The record that General Colin Pow- old plantation tricks, divisive misell not only made the right move, chief and vile rhetoric of the past but also he did it with admirable will not suffice in diverting our atcourage and brilliant statesman- tention and responsibilities from ship. As the former chairman of pressing “forward” in 2012. the Joint Chiefs of Staff and forWe, therefore, are resolute in mer Secretary of State who has our expressions of recognition served Presidents Ronald Rea- and tribute to General Powell’s gan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clin- courage on the battlefield for ton, and George W. Bush, Gen- freedom, justice and equality. In eral Colin Powell is an iconic, re- short, we salute General Powell tired four-star general, veteran and vote for President Obama. leader and seasoned visionary admired by millions of AmeriDr. Benjamin F. Chavis is secans. Thus, Powell’s endorse- nior advisor to the Black Alliment is important, timely and ance for Educational Options very significant. and president of Education Online Services Corporation.

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Fashion show turns seniors into runway models Models hit the scene in the activity room of Madison Glen Apartments, an Ormond Beach development for the independent living of seniors. They’ve experienced an active senior community through the happenings weekly.

“Fashion Show 2012” was on the scene recently with chairman/coordinator Thelma L. Gandy, a former Palm Coast resident.

Dressmaker details – by Mistress of Ceremonies Linda Tripler – were fashions in an array from Bealls Department Store and the Men’s Wearhouse.

The couture took on loungewear, sportswear and casual, and a finale in cruise wear and dress up.

The fashions were “Sexy, Sassy and Oh, So Classy!” for entertaining from the runway for a small crowd gathering.

They gave a look at models: Frances Sneller, Julia Jameson, Merle Bogard, Diane Raymond, and Alice Walker. The other set of models were Zoraida Montero, Willie C. Smith, John Beal and Charles Shipman.

Continuous music by Isis Praderes was a gospel

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By Jeroline D. Mccarthy | Daytona Times set of inspiration.

The show proved dramatic for drawing door prizes, awarding certificates, in addition to an ice cream/cookies social.

Door prizes were provided by Regal Cinemas, other friends and Avon representative Marie Simchik.

You’ll have time to ponder plots and subject matter following the F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival 2013 on Jan. 4-5 at the Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George Engram Boulevard, Daytona Beach.

Palm Coast occupant Donna M. Gray-Banks is the director, inking the agreement to have the book fair.

Gray-Banks will guest star the poet/author Milton McCulloch of Deltona for the opening in a “Meet and Greet.” He’s the author of “A State of Life, Man, Woman, Child.” He’s scheduled

One Voice for Volusia announces workplace contest One Voice for Volusia invites individuals to think about those colleagues who seem to manage it all: time, responsibilities, clients’ needs and all with a smile. Whether there is an individual within the same organization or someone who works closely with the nominator in the community, take this opportunity to nominate one of your colleagues who is best described in the following categories: Leadership; Direct Service Staff; and, Administrative (nominated individual should be categorized in only one).

The deadline for submission is the close of business Nov. 16. All nominees will be invited to attend the December 12 One Voice for Volusia coalition meeting and be recognized.

More information: www.ovfv.org or 386-947-8301.

to speak at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Artist Anthony Anderson of DeLand also will be featured.

The $20 ticket will include refreshments catered by Edward Tucker Caterers.

The $3 entry fee on the following day will star the former President Bill Clinton diarist, Janis Kearney. The author will bring her latest book, “Daisy Bates.” She’s scheduled for presentation at 10 a.m.

Stay tuned for Volusia County Court Judge Hubert L. Grimes, who’ll make his presentation at 11:30 a.m. and display his book, “How to Keep Your Child From Going to Jail.”

Pastor Riva Tims of Majestic Life Church, Orlando, author of “When It All Falls Apart,” will be highlighted in the 1 p.m. spot.

Dr. Irvin D. S. Winsboro, author of “Old South,

Centered in front is chairman/coordinator Thelma L. Gandy with the models and other participants at Madison Glen Apartments.

New South or Down South: Florida and The Modern Civil Rights Movement,” will be featured beginning 2:30 p.m.

The festival is unique in that authors can network and sell their books – in addition to corporate sponsorships’ helping to pre-

Community Calendar To list your event FREE, e-mail us at news@daytonatimes.com. No phone calls or faxes, please. Events are listed on a space-available basis, and in the sole discretion of the Daytona Times staff. For guaranteed placement, contact Lynnette Garcia, lgarcia@flcourier.org, phone 954-882-2946, for ad rates.

Compiled by the Daytona Times Family Game Day at Lyonia A free Family Game Day is offered from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month beginning Nov. 11 at Lyonia Environmental Center.

Families will gather in the

center’s classroom to play board games like Birdopoly, Earthopoly, Bug Bingo and Reptile Bingo. They can also work on puzzles, investigate specimens under a microscope, and meet the center’s resident hedgehog and albino corn snake. Reservations are requested. Call 386-7897207.

Prayer breakfast scheduled Sons of Allen Chapel AME Church Ministry is sponsoring

vent literacy.

For additional information, email Gray-Banks at freshbookfestivals@gmail. com, or call and leave your name at 386-627-4353.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved. a free Prayer Breakfast for male youth and adults on Nov. 3 starting at 9 a.m. at 580 George W. Engram Blvd. More information: Pam Hamlin, 386.255-1195.

How to start a business Learn how to start your own business during a workshop sponsored by the Florida Small Business Development Center and SCORE on Nov. 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Daytona State College, Bergengren Hall, Building 110, Room 112. There is no charge for this workshop but registration is required. More information: 386-506-4723 or sbdc@daytonastate.edu.

Free help for job seekers Residents interested in getting help putting together a resume and cover letter, learning how to dress for suc-

GOSPEL HALLELUJAH WORLD WIDE RADIO MINISTRIES Hosted by: Bro. Harold Ford and Prophetess Deborah Ford LISTEN TO WPUL 1590 Saturdays 10 am -noon Sundays 5am- 7am & 1pm-3pm Listen online at: www.wpul1590.com website: www.gospelhallelujah.com

Come let the Holy Ghost Get Ya!

Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Elaine Wettlin, Jatarri Booker, Nov. 3; Joanne Price, Nia Caldwell, Nov. 4; Lisa Henderson-Baker, Dot Straker, Nov. 5. cess, get interview job tips as well as being educated about work ethics are invited to participate in a free job readiness program Nov. 5, 6, 7 at the Palmetto Park Neighborhood Network Center, 704 Hawk St. More information: 386-2554761.

Light the Night Walk Join Halifax Health and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society for Light the Night, a walk to raise awareness for blood cancers where walkers carry illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.

The event will be held Nov. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. with check-in and festivities followed by a remembrance ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and the walk at 7 p.m. at the Destination Daytona Pavilion, 1637 US Highway 1, Ormond Beach. More information: lightthenight.org/ncfl/ Wine and Brew Festival The Food, Wine & Brew Festival featuring fine cuisine, spirits and wines from more than 15 local restaurants will be held Nov. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. General admission tickets are $50 and VIP Admission is $75.

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Hurricane Sandy affects high school games VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REVIEW

COMPILED BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Hurricane Sandy didn’t touch land in Florida but brought plenty of wind and a little rain. The storm also affected local high school football games this past week.

New Smyrna had its home game with Orange Park Fleming Island scheduled for last Thursday canceled while Atlantic did play its home game with Kissimmee Poinciana.

Games moved from Friday to Thursday included Seabreeze at Pine Ridge, Mainland at Deltona and Jacksonville Sandalwood at Flagler Palm Coast.

Games that were still played Friday were Ocala St. John Lutheran at Warner, Trinity at Crawford Wakulla and Ponte Verde Nease at Matanzas.

There were games moved from Friday to Monday, including Calvary at Father Lopez, University at Longwood Lyman, Jacksonville Mandarin at DeLand and Pierson Taylor at Maitland Orangewood Christian.

Football roundup Mainland got interception return touchdowns from Ricky Norris, Dwayne Cope-

land and Jaquis Davis to beat Deltona 460 in a district 9-6A matchup. Steve Bostick added 56 yards rushing with two scores for the Buccaneers.

Connor Blair threw for 113 yards with three touchdowns to lead Seabreeze past Pine Ridge 41-0 in district 9-6A action. Tre Rodriguez ran for 91 yards with a score and Tyler Forbes had 36 yards with a touchdown for the Sandcrabs.

In a shortened game filled with wind and rain, Warner Christian beat Ocala St. John Lutheran 12-0. The win gave the Eagles the district 2-3A title. Khalil Hicks ran for 112 yards with a touchdown, Marcus Dixon had 95 yards and Bentlee Critcher a score for Warner.

Joe Boden had 100 total yards with two touchdown runs and kicked a field goal to lead Father Lopez past Calvary 24-12 in district 3-2A competition. A brawl ejected five players and left Calvary without enough players. It continued with four minute quarters in the second half in a 10-on-10 format. Boggie Mills ran for 115 yards and

a score for the Green Wave. Deyon Tucker ran for 110 yards with a score and James King ran for a score for the Calvary Lions.

Tristen Patel’s 36-yard field goal with 6.5 seconds remaining lifted DeLand to a 3230 win over Jacksonville Mandarin in a district 1-8A contest. JoJo Kemp ran for 197 yards with two touchdowns and Dantwaun O’Neal had 93 receiving yards with a score for the Bulldogs.

Other scores: Atlantic-2, Poinciana-0 (forfeit); Flagler Palm Coast-17, Jacksonville Sandalwood-16; Neptune Beach Fletcher-42, Spruce Creek-6; Crawford Wakulla-56, Trinity-0; Ponte Verda Nease-37, Matanzas-0; Maitland Orangewood Christian-38, Taylor-7; University-28, Longwood Lyman-27.

tic must play well.

Flagler Palm Coast (5-3, 3-1) at DeLand (5-4, 3-1) The winner wins the district title and makes the playoffs while the loser goes home.

Warner (8-1, 5-0) at Melbourne Florida Air (4-4, 3-2) The Eagles have clinched the district title but want to keep momentum headed to the postseason. They are better and should win.

Taylor (4-4, 1-1) at Crescent City (4-4, 1-1) The winner makes the playoffs. The Wildcats will have their hands full with rival Raiders.

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Seabreeze (5-4, 2-1) at Mainland (5-3, 2-1) It’s the Battle of Daytona, aka the Daytona Classic. The winner makes the playoffs. Seabreeze boast a potent offense and Mainland a stingy defense.

Atlantic (7-1, 3-1) at Orlando Lake Nona (5-3, 2-2) A win would put the Sharks in the postseason. The Lions will be fired up so Atlan-

1. *New Smyrna (7-0), 2. *Warner (8-1), 3. Atlantic (7-1), 4. Flagler Palm Coast (63), 5. Mainland (5-3), 6. Seabreeze (5-4), 7.

DeLand (5-4) Others: *Trinity (5-3), Taylor (4-4), Father Lopez (4-4). *-denotes made the state playoffs.

Previous rankings: 1. New Smyrna, 2.

Warner, 3.Atlantic, 4 Flagler Palm Coast, 5. Mainland, 6. Trinity, 7. DeLand, Seabreeze.

Wildcats jump to first place in conference

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Bethune-Cookman beat North Carolina Central University (NCCU) 42-17 in front of 5,738 fans on Senior Day to take sole possession of first place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) this past week.

The Wildcats’ potent running game gained 274 of their total 443 yards.

“We got a good win against a good football team. Our offensive line and even our tight ends did a great job blocking,” said Head Coach Brian Jenkins.

Isidore Jackson led B-CU with 158 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

“We did a good job blocking as a team and all of our running backs are capable of getting it done,” responded Jackson.

The B-CU defense held the Eagles to 234 total yards and forcing three turnovers.

“The defensive coaches told me to calm down and that we would settle down.

Great adjustments by our d-coordinator Yogi Jones and the defensive staff,” remarked Jenkins.

Leading the Wildcats defensive effort were Duwad Lane and Jarkevis Fields with 10 total tackles apiece.

“We have the bend but don’t break mentality. The coaches made good adjustments and put us in the right places,” answered Lane.

Big plays in fourth North Carolina Central (5-3, 4-1) took a 17-14 lead in the third quarter after a 23-yard field goal by Oleg Parent.

“I think our defense hold-

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B-CU ROUNDUP ing them to three points was a big sequence. I think that is when we started to buckle down,” said Jenkins.

Bethune-Cookman (62, 5-0) responded with an eight-yard score by Rodney Scott to lead 21-17.

The Wildcats took a commanding 28-17 lead on Jackson’s 93-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

Two B-CU turnovers resulted into scoring drives for NCCU and a 14-14 tie at halftime.

“We had some no-no’s that put them in good field position. They took advantage like good teams do,” added Jenkins.

B-CU got big plays in the fourth quarter. LaBrandon Richardson blocked a field goal attempt, D.J. Howard and Rashad Payne picked off passes and they recovered a fumble on consecutive drives.

More TDs Broderick Waters got the start at quarterback and had 96 total yards but Quentin Williams, who has started the past three games got the most snaps, threw for 126 yards with a score for the Wildcats.

Jordan Reid led the Eagles with 154 yards passing and two touchdowns while Arthur Goforth added 142 all-purpose yards.

Detwan Robinson and Decona Roberts each had touchdown receptions for NCCU. Andronicus Lovette and Angelo Cabrera had touchdown runs and Preston Cleckley caught a 76-yard touchdown pass for B-CU. “We had practiced that play all week after watching film. I knew it was comgether, we will move forward,” he concluded.

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Senior voters respond

spirits are speaking to us this afternoon,” preached Durham.

“Not just the one percent but 100 percent need to know they are cared about.

All of us matter, need to be considered in the decisions they make (in Washington D.C.),” Durham said.

He also commented on the local races on the ballot.

“We need to elect a mayor that is concerned about all of us. We need progress, growth, jobs. We need to elect a mayor that will turn this city around – not maintain the status quo,” Durham continued.

“If we are all working to-

Retired educator Betty Bates, 83, said she felt it her obligation to march.

“I haven’t missed an election since I was in my 20s. I like the current president and I like the idea it is a mixed (race) ticket,” said Bates.

Stella Poulter, who is in her 70s, also said it was important for her to participate in the march, but most importantly vote.

“I had to be here. Consider the hard time we had getting to this point. I need to vote,” Poulter concluded.

Early voting sites Early voting continues

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ing and when the defender bit, I knew we had it,” commented Cleckley.

Ryan Smith led NCCU defensively with 12 total tackles.

Football game notes Weather conditions from Hurricane Sandy kept many season ticket holders home affecting the game attendance.

B-CU has now won 10 straight MEAC games.

Eddie Poole has now caught a pass in 31 consecutive games and K.J Stroud now has a catch in nine straight.

Williams’ second quarter interception was the first of his career.

B-CU has recorded an interception in 15 straight games.

Isidore Jackson is now seventh in both career rushing yards (2,087) and touchdowns (22) in school history.

Coach Brian Jenkins is now 24-7 at B-CU and is tied for fifth for most career coaching wins in school history.

Bowling: Wildcats 4th at home meet The #18 ranked Wildcats finished fourth in the 11-team Bethune-Cookman Invitational Tournament in DeLand from Oct. 26-28.

B-CU posted a 10-3 mark for the weekend. Rachel Moore (183.8 avg/11th), Staci Hilliard (181.2/14th) and Natalee Armstrong (180.8/15th) placed the ‘Cats individually. Other BCU individual finishes were Felicia Baker (169.2/27th) and Crystiana Butler (148.2/34th).

Third-ranked Farleigh Dickerson won the event followed by eight-ranked Sam Houston State and #15 Adelphi. until Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The early voting sites are: DeLand Department of Elections, Historic Courthouse, 125 W. New York Ave. Deltona Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Daytona Beach Volusia County Library Center at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Ormond Beach Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. New Smyrna Beach New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway

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B-CU will next compete in the Farleigh Dickerson, New Jearsey Jamboree from Nov. 2-4.

Cross Country: Dunkley 2nd at MEAC B-CU star senior runner Kadian Dunkley (18:51.19) finished second at the MidEastern Athletic Conference Championships.

Dunkley failed to repeat as conference champion af-

ter winning last year’s event.

This season she did win the HBCU Classic and finished third at Embry Riddle.

The Wildcats women’s team finished eight and the men finished 11th in the team standings.

Volleyball: ’Cats split The Wildcats picked up a 3-1 win over Savannah State University (SSU) on Oct. 26 but fell to South Carolina

State 3-0 on Oct. 28.

Krysta Gardner had 13 kills and Monica Lowe 32 assists with 13 digs to lead the Wildcats past SSU. Gardner tallied eight kills and Lowe 19 assist against South Carolina.

B-CU (4-24, 4-3) returns home for its final seven matches of the season. They host North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T on Nov. 2 and 4, respectively.

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QuestionS LISTED ON PAGE 3 VOLUSIA COUNTY JUDGE ADAM WARREN 1. My top priorities if elected judge are simple, to follow the law while serving on the bench with honesty and integrity. Judicial office is very different from other kinds of elected offices. The ethical rules prohibit me from commenting on how I might rule on cases that might come before me. What I can do is represent our community’s values on the bench, serve as a judge with honesty and integrity on the bench, and follow the law.

2. We live in a very diverse community, and it is this diversity that makes our community a place that I want to live in.

3. I do not feel as a judicial candidate that I should comment on local political issues.

4. I feel that I am the best candidate to be Volusia County’s next county judge. I have spent my entire legal career serving as an Assistant State Attorney, working to make our community a safer place to live. My father and mother, Dan and Stasia Warren, taught me about the importance of personal character, professional ethics, and commitment to public service. I have what it takes to serve on the bench. I will serve with honesty and integrity and follow the law. I will represent the values of Volusia County and bring common sense to the bench.

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CHRISTOPHER KELLY 1. Judicial candidates are not permitted to speak about issues they could someday have to consider in court. In general, I view

the position of Volusia County Judge as an important office not only to the judiciary, but to the community. I am committed to bringing the highest level of continued professionalism and ethics to the bench.

Relative to the operation of our courts, two items likely will command my attention. In an era of shrinking budgets and increasing dockets, technology can help maintain efficiency. To the extent that I can influence the integration of technology into judicial operation, I will do so.

Finally, throughout my career, I have enjoyed success in re-structuring selected processes in case assignment and management for the purpose of increased efficiency and will look for such opportunities in our courts.

2. It is the sworn duty of a judge to fairly and impartially apply the law based on the facts of the case before them. It is the role of the Judge in a particular case to apply the law equally to all.

I do believe that the courts need to be aware and understand issues faced by the community as a whole to include various nuances of cultural and ethnic groups.

These issues are best addressed by all of the participants in the system.

3. As a judicial candidate, I would not be able to take a position one way or another with regard to this event and will rely on my answers to other questions in this survey that may address any related issue.

4. My experience has provided me an especially well-rounded perspective and has prepared me well for the position of Volusia County Judge.

Work Ethic. From a young age, and throughout my life, my experiences and real-life education would prove invaluable to holding judicial office. I learned the value of a strong work ethic at the young age of ten with my first job as a newspaper carrier and that work ethic followed me throughout my career. I have never been satisfied with maintaining the status quo when taking on a new job, and my devotion and hard work often results in taking the task at hand to the next level.

Time Management. At the age of 19, I learned important lessons in time management. I was carrying a full load of classes at Daytona Beach Community College and I was working full-time managing the front office at the Treasure Island Inn, a full-service 250-room hotel. I also found time to volunteer daily as an assistant football coach at Father Lopez High School. This experience taught me at an early age how to prioritize and effectively multi-task, both of which have continued to serve me well throughout my education

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Objectivity. As a prosecutor, I learned to be objective and independent in my decision-making. While it is of the utmost importance to seek and consider the opinion of victims and law enforcement officers, and also to listen to and investigate the claims of defense counsel, it is even more important to the integrity of our justice system that the prosecutor remain objective and independent in the course of the decision making process. At times there is significant pressure favoring one decision over another, but it is the job of the prosecutor to make the decision based on the provable facts and the law, despite the criticism that may follow.

Temperament. I have followed a philosophy throughout my career of treating people with respect and maintaining an even temper. And now even more so as a Managing Attorney, I have learned increased patience. A significant portion of my time is spent dealing with problem situations. It is important in resolving these situations that I not add to the problem by jumping to conclusions or placing blame.

It is important for me to remain even-tempered and work through the situation to determine whether the problem is real or just perceived. If the problem is real, we then work through to identify the cause of the problem and find solutions thereto.

Experience. My broad range of experience in both criminal and civil practice would be invaluable in me holding judicial office. I have had the experience of managing high-volume dockets in the criminal courts, and the experience of dealing with the issues related to management of a small law firm. Probably no other experience, though, has prepared me more for judicial office than my current assignment of managing over 20 prosecutors and the 30 support staff that work with them.

Commitment to the community. My community service includes serving as a Trustee of the Basilica of St. Paul Endowment, a member of the Father Lopez High School Board, a Commissioner of the Daytona Beach Housing Authority, a board member of the Central Florida Community Development Corporation, a board member for the Anti-Recidivist Effort, Inc, a member of the Daytona Beach Planning Board, a member of the Daytona Beach Quarterback Club, a member of the Daytona Beach Track Club and an active marathoner and marathon trainer.

It is all of these qualities in conjunction with my integrity and ethics that make me uniquely qualified to hold the position of Volusia County Judge.

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Help create and support a public/private Economic Development Group: We assisted in forming the new public-private partnership known as “Team Volusia” which includes the county, cities, local chambers of commerce and businesses. This partnership provides additional economic outreach aimed at bringing companies and jobs to our county.

QuestionS LISTED ON PAGE 3 For more questions from the Daytona Times and answers submitted by the candidates, read them online at www.daytonatimes.com. Responses from other candidates also can be read online.

VOLUSIA COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 JOSHUA J. WAGNER 1. Economic Development is an important issue that every candidate running for office should be discussing and have a strategic plan for. It was the focus of my 2008 campaign, my four years on the County Council and will continue to be going forward.

There are multiple steps that have already taken place and need to continue in order to increase economic development in District 2 and in Volusia County, including: Continue to reduce property taxes: When I ran for office in 2008, I said I would help our residents and business owners by reducing taxes. The present County Council has been very responsible in doing so. In 2009, we reduced property taxes by $1,800,000. In 2010, we reduced property taxes by $22,300,000.

In 2011, we reduced property taxes by $118,000. However, we would have reduced it by nearly $8,000,000 more if we did not consolidate dispatch services.

Citizens were able to save by the reduction of the expense in their respective cities as well as the consolidated savings. The reductions were made to reoccurring expenses; therefore, the Volusia County taxpayers saved over $50,000,000 in property taxes since 2009. We need to continue to reduce the tax burdens on the residents and businesses to increase economic development in our community.

Continue to find efficiencies in government: I will work to continue to find efficiencies and reduce the tax burden on our residents and businesses. Creating and maintaining an efficient government is the first step in economic development. We have done things like reducing maintenance cost for the Informational Technology Division through in-house repairs and new technology to save $40,000 annually; we contracted to purchase natural gas from an unbundled retailer for the Ocean Center and Branch Jail and saved the County and estimated $100,000 to $150,000 per year; and we added Flagler County, City of Daytona Beach, City of Port Orange, City of Ponce Inlet, and EVAC to the bulk fuel purchasing bid to save an estimated $1.5 million dollars over the five-year contract. We need to continue to instill a “private-business” model as we operate the county government as efficiently as possible.

Speed up processes (i.e. Permitting): Anything we can do to speed up permitting will help motivate companies to move here and expand. It will also help get them up, running and profitable faster, both benefiting the company and local economy.

Support our local companies with a local preference ordinance: I sponsored an ordinance giving local and regional companies preference in bidding for County contracts. The local preference

DAYTONA BEACH COMMISSIONER ZONE 4 ROBERT GILLILAND 1: What will be your priorities or top issues you will focus on if elected?

While there are still many opportunities for improvement, Daytona Beach is heading in the right direction. Taxes and crime are down. Investment and jobs are up. I firmly believe that having a robust local economy is the key to achieving our goals. In short, I would continue looking for ways to improve efficiency in order to lower taxes, increase public safety and encourage economic development.

2: Actually, the demographic changes were not great in magnitude. When you look at the age distribution of those that no longer live in our great city, it is clear that the loss was due to the end of our housing boom. The real tragedy was that many of those that left were families with children going to Volusia County Schools.

School funding is driven by number of students. When those families moved, the funding for our

ordinance gives qualified bidders a 3% preference, with another possible 2% if the business also uses local subcontractors. The goal is to promote our local companies that have employees that live in our neighborhoods and to keep all the dollars circulating through our community.

Educate local companies on how to bid on government contracts: I do everything I can to help local companies obtain work with government. For example, we provide quarterly workshops for vendors interested in doing business with the County by the Purchasing and Contracts Division. These workshops included information on how to register as a vendor and respond to solicitations.

Support our local companies to help them grow: Oftentimes we are asked by local businesses to help them expand.

For example, we approved a $120,000 incentive package for Teledyne Oil and Gas to create the company’s research and development headquarters in Daytona Beach. This expansion created approximately 100 new jobs.

A new Business Incubator Program: We partnered with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to create a Business Incubator. Housed at Daytona Beach International Airport, the program provides resources and support to accelerate growth for new companies. Many communities focus on stealing business from other communities. The reason the Incubator is so exciting is that the focus in on growing local start up companies. We need to continue this program and support the companies after their graduation from the program.

Hold the advertising authorities more accountable and focus on ROI: Tourism is a huge part of our economic development community. There are two different areas: leisure and convention. I have been very active in this area. There was a significant lack of collaboration and teamwork among people making the decisions with the bed tax revenue. Although we are limited in our authority, we need to continue to focus on both areas of travel and make sure the ROI is always being considered. The County Council needs to take a no-nonsense approach with evaluation of the budget.

Focus on Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) near the SunRail stations: SunRail was started before I was elected in 2009. However, it did come before me for a vote. I voted against it.

Not because I do not think it is a good idea, but because I have concerns about the lack of a dedicated funding source.

Now that SunRail is moving forward, the focus needs to be on TOD’s. The only way to help pay for subsidy is through the property taxes it will generate. Another available revenue stream would be sales tax. However, the formula used for sales tax is unfavorable to our local government. Yet, it should be mentioned.

Lay the foundation to get SunRail To East Volusia: I have serious concerns about the viability of SunRail unless it comes to East Volusia County. I have been very vocal and proactive in laying the foundation to get SunRail to East Volusia. We can create an intermodal transportation system at the Daytona Beach International Airport. I will continue to make this a priority for the next

schools dropped significantly. We need to get more families living our community to fix this!

3: Actually, Daytona Beach does not support any event. The races are NASCAR, Bike Week is the Chamber of Commerce, and Biketoberfest is the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Private sector promoters put events on our city dozens of times a year. The only time that the city gets involved is when the event sponsor wants to utilize a city facility. I have not yet seen any requests from this group. I look forward to seeing their plans.

4: Experience. I have been involved with public policy at the federal, state and local level since 1990. Since 2005 I have had the honor of serving as the Daytona Beach City Commissioner representing Zone 4. I am Daytona Beach’s representative on the Volusia Transportation Planning Organization where I serve as Chairman. The relationships that I have built over the years give me unique opportunities to create partnerships with many public and private entities that benefit Daytona Beach.

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2. It is a problem that the overall population is decreasing in Daytona Beach.

I believe the primary reason is a severe lack of investment in the city. There needs to be a significant focus on re-urbanization.

3. We are a tourist destination and I support all events that bring people into our community.

4. My record and experience at the county government level coupled with my experience as a local business owner make me well-rounded and ideal candidate. There are many actions, projects and ordinances I am proud of since joining the Council in 2009. I have voted every year to reduce property taxes. This was a reduction of over 24 million dollars, saving reoccurring property taxes of approximately 74 million dollars. I also sponsored a human rights ordinance and domestic partnership registry.

Another important initiative I sponsored was a local business preference ordinance. This has already been a positive local economic development tool in keeping contracts in Volusia County and Central Florida. Other economic developments efforts I have supported include: the Business Incubator, Team Volusia and the Economic Gardening Program. My most important accomplishment however has been to provide accessible, accountable and actionable representation to all citizens of Volusia County.

••• NANCY EPPS 1. Below are the issues I think are the most important in improving the lives of the citizens of Volusia County. But before any of them can be successfully addressed, there needs to be a new spirit of collegiality on the County Council. The contentiousness and self-servingness of the two political parties, here and across the nation, has put government entities into nearly full stall.

I want to be able to act on behalf of the citizens, not a party, and to lend a voice of reasoned compromise to our Council.

Here are the issues whose problems can be solved if we on the council begin to act as a professional and effective legislative body.

• Attention to social issues and human needs, including education, housing and health care disparities among minorities and veterans.

• Support to the fullest extent possible the marvelous colleges and universities in our county, and work with them to develop job-generating educational programs for our citizens.

• Strengthen relationships and partnerships with the business community to build a stronger economy.

• Closely scrutinize county government growth, to be sure that any added expenditures are based on necessity.

• Demand guaranteed safety on our

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streets and beaches for residents and visitors – children, adults and seniors.

• Preservation of the county’s historic and archaeological treasures.

2. Any loss of population is a cause for concern…but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a “problem.” Much of the decrease can be attributed to the economy, and I hope that the increasing enrollment at B-CU is related to some, if not all, of the Black population increase. That would be a very positive indicator.

Also, I believe that with cooperative efforts between everyone – Whites, African-Americans, educators, property owners, business people – we can form creative partnerships that will result in the betterment of our citizens and our neighbors. That is why Dr. Edison Jackson, current president of my alma mater – Bethune-Cookman University, and I are creating a coalition to improve, enhance and beautify Mary McLeod Boulevard from Nova to Ridgewood. Hopefully this sort of action will become a model for many similar undertakings around the county.

3. I am happy to embrace “Spring Bling”…with the cooperation of the business community and law enforcement that is necessary for any special event. It should be both fun and an opportunity for development. The caveat I would add is that we demand the respect from everyone involved, from our governmental and business entities and our guests – the respect that our beloved late Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden demanded for our community.

4. Along with being ethical, honest and having no personal agenda, I have both the experience, knowledge, and independence that are needed on the County Council. I have the experience in government to be an effective voice on the County Council. As Ponce Inlet mayor, I showed how much can get done if elected officials are committed to problem solving instead of reelection or party-driven issues. During my tenure as mayor of Ponce Inlet, the city’s budget was cut by 28.4 percent (over $2 million) without reducing needed services. The dollar amount is irrelevant to the current race due to differences in town and county budgets, but the ratio of 28.4% is relevant in that an equivalent decrease in county taxes would equal $164 million.

Armed with my Master’s Degree in Business Administration, coupled with my experience as laboratory director of the 45-employees and multi-million dollar budget of Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach, I am confident I can bring a well-informed voice into the task of helping to manage the complex business that is Volusia County. It takes more than election-season promises to address the difficult budget decisions the county faces, and to find creative ways to accomplish more with less.

In addition to service on many county and community boards, I have lobbied for our county in Tallahassee. We need all the friends we can get and I am committed to our county gaining the confidence and cooperation of all of our fellow entities.

4. I have more experience.

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DOUG DANIELS

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1. We need to attract high wage business and we need to redevelop our decaying tourist industry. To attract high wage jobs, we need to develop an economic development plan, one in which the benefits and burdens are shared equitably, one that bridges the county’s endemic mistrust. We have had our opportunities and we have missed them.

We cannot let that happen again.

Economic development requires unity. We need Team Volusia to become a strong economic development organization, one that shows we are serious, that we are ready to grow beyond our tourism roots. Its role and the roles of the county and the CEO Cabinet need to be better defined, avoiding duplication and turf wars.

Redevelopment of Daytona Beach’s core tourist area is a critical part of any county economic development plan. Its image, for good or ill, affects us all. The county needs to encourage the city’s beachside redevelopment, something that requires political will and the sustained commitment of both the city and the county. If we get it going again, and keep it going, we will create thousands of jobs and enhance our ability to attract more, better paying jobs.

1. My top priorities are addressing the foreclosure crisis, blight, jobs (and pay) through every way possible to help our struggling citizens families, communities, small businesses.

I am deeply committed to this community and was involved in trying to address these issues before running for office – and in fact, it is my sole motivation for running for office. We have been using the same approach, unduly influenced by the most powerful of this county, for the last 20+ years and it clearly is not working to the benefit of all.

THOMAS A. KACZKA

2. I see no problem with the city’s demographic makeup. Our problem is our terrible economy.

Mr. Kaczka’s responses appeared in last week’s Daytona Times. They also can be read online at www.daytonatimes.com.

3. Daytona’s special events are city issues, not county. Let me say, however, that I consistently have opposed all spring break events. They consistently have caused trouble while adding nothing to our success.

2. It is a problem that our overall population is dropping, though it is good to hear we are becoming a more integrated community. That people are leaving indicates that our desirability and affordability as a place to live are declining. This is due to the fact that our core areas are blighted, we have extremely high foreclosure rates, low pay and high unemployment.

People all over the community are suffering. It is my top priority to address this, which we cannot do if the decisions about how to best use our shrinking funds are unduly slanted by the most powerful in our county.

3. Yes. To do anything else would be discriminatory. All groups should be equally welcomed, regardless of race.

4. My motivation, my previous involvement in our community as a social justice advocate, and the fact that I’m not beholden to the powerful of this county.

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QuestionS LISTED ON PAGE 3 FLORIDA SENATE DISTRICT 8 FRANK BRUNO 1. Education: Over the past few years, cuts in education funding at the state level has created a big problem for our schools systems.

Even though my opponent would say that they put a billion into education, what she fails to tell you is that she cut billions of dollars from our public schools.

This has created a huge funding crisis for our public schools. This means that communities have to try to self impose taxes in order to come up with the difference. This is unacceptable.

Additionally, the state has cut funding for higher education, making it more expensive for our kids to attend public colleges. Education needs to be a priority in the state of Florida, and it is not today.

Economic Development: To create jobs and economic growth, we need to be serious about investing in our teachers and children. Cutting education funding is harmful to economic growth. For example, the cuts to public education have had a devastating effect on our ability to provide businesses with an educated workforce.

We need to be serious about economic development by always remembering that we must invest in our teachers and students.

The state should also support our colleges and universities that provide job training; enhance the innovation of new technologies and create business incubators to encourage entrepreneurships. Additionally, the State should work with financial institutions to provide access to capital to encourage business growth and development.

Protecting Florida’s land and water: Tallahassee must always balance economic development with protecting our natural resources. The focus needs to be on attracting and rewarding businesses that invest in the community’s future. I believe our land and water are

part of our quality of life, part of who we are, and provide hundreds of local tourism jobs that are important to our economy. I’ll always stand up for our land and water.

2: We need to work together to make sure that all our citizens have safe housing, low taxes and a good quality of life. This includes enhancing the public transportation system such as the Sun Rail, which creates job opportunities, transit oriented development and access for all.

3: This is a local issue that is decided by the City Commission. However, being in the Florida Senate, I would work with the city to make it an enjoyable event.

4: I have spent 20 years working to improve the lives of our citizens. My motto, “Helping People Everyday” has been my guiding principle throughout my career. I support issues that benefit and improve quality of life for everyone from our most disadvantaged, senior citizens and working Americans.

I support education as the key to economic development and creating jobs for the future. As a small businessman myself for 23 years, I know what it means to make payroll every week. As the Chair of the County in Volusia County, I have worked to balance the budget during these difficult times and did so without laying anyone off.

As your next senator, I pledge to build consensus in Tallahassee, have an open door policy to listen to your issues and be fair in my deliberations.

I will bring balance to the senate to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people and communities I represent.

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DOROTHY HUKILL

Dorothy Hukill, a member of Florida’s House of Representatives and former Port Orange mayor, did not respond to the Daytona Times’ questionnaire by the newspaper’s presstime.

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A 5th generation Daytona Beach resident, Carl grew up with a strong sense of history, pride and tradition. His family has lived in our community for generations. He believes it is imperative to protect the historical integrity of our neighborhoods while improving the quality of life for all citizens of Zone 1.

Infrastructure For too long, we have neglected the infrastructure of the City.

Economic Development We should utilize and promote the tremendous assets we have in Daytona Beach.

Crime Prevention As past President of the Board of Directors of Crimestoppers, I have developed a strong relationship with the Daytona Beach Police Department and the State Attorney’s Office.

Code Enforcement We can no longer afford to be inconsistent or lackadaisical with code enforcement.

Accessibility and Transparency It is my goal to become familiar with the concerns of all the citizens.

CARL LENTZ HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO FACE THE CHALLENGES AS YOUR CITY COMMISSIONER FOR ZONE 1.

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