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As the newly elected Mayor, my first priority would be to evaluate our fiscal accountability and transparency by looking into our budget ."

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Q&A with Hollywood's Mayoral Candidates Hollywood Gazette recently asked the same 8 questions of each local candidate. Their answers are on the following 9 pages and have been edited for grammatical and spelling errors.

Patricia "Patty" Asseff

Josh Levy

As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? My priority is to establish a

As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? Cities have many responsi-

good working relationship with our Commissioners, City Manager and Assistant Managers, personal within the government, our Unions,civic leaders outside of government and the community. Building relationships with Homeowner's Associations and listening to the people that have not had their opinion heard from, or responded to in the past. We are a great City and need to have everyone's buy-in to understand their perspective and how we can work together to establish goals, objectives and formulate new initiatives that will result in creative measures with benchmarks that show results.

bilities and they are all priorities for me. Providing for top-quality public safety, clean drinking water, well maintained infrastructure including roads, sidewalks and alleys, safe neighborhoods, responsible financial stewardship, running a transparent government that implements policy decisions that are representative of the values of our constituents. These are all priorities of mine. In Fiscal Year 2016, however, Hollywood faced a $24M budget shortfall, and while a city as large as Hollywood should be on better financial footing, we are held back by a systemic budget imbalance caused by the growth of operating expenses annually outpacing the growth in our revenues. So my first priority will be to get the city's financial health in better shape without burdening our residents with higher taxes or fees.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? Experience as an elected

Commissioner Patricia Asseff representing Hollywood as a Director for the Broward League of Cities.

Commissioner for 8 years with internal problem solving that is invaluable. I am a true leader in every organization and committee that I have worked with in this Community, Broward County as well as the State of Florida. I am a firm believer in local government and have been involved in learning every day that I have served to bring best practices to our City with dedication, passion and Love of our Community.

many methods being discussed. We will need a comprehensive resiliency plan.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As mayor, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? I am affirmative that

to all sides of this issue. I do not know how much this will cost as we do not have extra money at this time.

no City Official or anyone else should enter a home without disclosing who they are and be transparent. This practice will not be allowed as it against our Constitutional Amendments and property rights. I believe in Code Enforcement and having permits for improvements but this is not the method I would ever approve.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? There has to be a long-term Coastal Flooding and Rising Tide plan in place for our City. We have implemented many processes as flood gates and flaps as well as pumps to decrease the water intrusion. This has been happening for years and will need Federal and State funds to raise the sea walls. I have been part of Seminars on Coastal flooding with 35 other Coastal Cities and their are

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Pensions are significantly underfunded and the city manager has warned “the city is at a pivotal crossroads in its life,” while balancing the FY 2017 budget. What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? My position is that the 13th check when this was done, should have said "when the fund exceeds expectations that this check will be issued" they should have had 8% or over and the fund is solvent. We are only one of 4 cities in this State that even considered this 13th check.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? Compared to my opponents, I am a better choice for Mayor because my candidacy offers to the voters a mayor who is best suited to take action and get things done. I offer voters the resourcefulness and urgency of a businessperson; the skill and knowhow of an attorney; the local knowledge of a lifelong Hollywood resident who has served 12 years on our city’s Planning & Zoning Board; and the dedication to public service shown by my 12 years of civic leadership in our community. I understand the issues that our city faces. I will be a mayor who gets things done. I will represent and act on the needs and desires of our residents. I will not be controlled by the special interests. I will protect our green spaces and beach from overdevelopment. I want to ensure that our city flourishes and I will work hard everyday to accomplish our goals.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective

The CRA district was established in 1997. What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The CRAs are very important to this City as it gives our City [the opportunity] to improve areas that have been depressed through neglect and slum and blight. This is money that we would be giving to Broward County and the other taxing authorities, we are able to keep these funds to re-establish and restore these areas to bring up the tax base for the future benefit of our City. We do not have these dollars to make any improvements in these areas without these CRAs.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? I think my vote is private .

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home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? City employees should always act ethically and forthcomingly with our residents and property owners. The practice that this question inquires about has been stopped, so we can move forward from this issue. That said, it is always necessary, over the course of the years, to remind employees of the expectation of what defines appropriate conduct in the course of city business. Ethics and customer service training should be always be ongoing with our valued city employees.

What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Coastal flooding is a very serious issue in east Hollywood and we need take measures to protect us from saltwater flooding. We need to prepare an adaptation plan and invest in protective infrastructure. In our coastal highhazard areas we will need to build berms and raise sea walls. We will need to install additional flap gates and pumps to prevent saltwater from making its way to the surface through our stormwater system. And that's just the start...

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? Imagine that 100 years from now, your great-grandchildren discovered that 3 streets in their city were named after the 9/11 terrorists who murdered 3,000 people on 9/11 for ideological purposes. Would you find it morally appropriate for your greatgrandchildren to make their city government

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LEVY CONT'D aware of this and demand that the 3 terrorist street names be changed? That is what members of our community (someone's present day great-grandchildren) are asking us to do today. Let's do the right thing.

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? Pension and healthcare plans make up the largest expenses of our city’s General Fund. For the protection of the city’s financial well-being and for the protection of the city's employees and retirees - whose livelihood is reliant upon the city’s financial solvency, our city’s pension and employee/ retiree healthcare plans must be made more sustainable. We have to form a task force of all interested parties to set forth cost saving strategies and solutions to ensure the city’s ability to fund and sustain the benefits that we have committed to our employees and retirees. The recent "13th check" disbursement is in litigation and the courts will decide whether the disbursement was legal.

Even if found legal, the disbursement, in my view, was unwise, given how severely underfunded the pension plans are. In order for the pension investments to grow, the funds should have been left invested. If the well dries up, we all lose.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The

The people of Hollywood deserve to have an experienced leader who will end this kind of behavior. Just recently, leadership in Tallahassee chose to explore filing legislation based on one of my policy proposals to protect the property rights of homeowners. Under current law, local code inspectors are not required to reveal their true identity and may impersonate or enter a premise under false pretenses in order to gain access to a residential property. This is wrong and I will stop it.

city's two CRA's (downtown and the beach) enable our city to keep the county's portion of the property taxes that are generated in those areas, so long as the city reinvests those tax dollars back into the improvement of those areas of the city. In the case of the Hollywood Beach CRA, the CRA designation gives to us $12M that would otherwise go to the county. We would be foolish to consider giving up that money given the county is agreeable to us using the money in other parts of the city.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton

Senator Eleanor Sobel As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? As the newly elected Mayor, my first priority would be to evaluate our fiscal accountability and transparency by looking into our budget. My Senate audit of Hollywood resulted in Hollywood doing a better job with its finances, especially with its improved bond rating. I would address environmental issues and hold a “Hollywood Drinking Water Summit” to examine the contents and supply of our drinking water. We must also examine sea level rising, our infrastructure and salt-water intrusion. We must enforce community policing in our

neighborhoods. I would also make sure that we had up to date fire equipment. I would survey our high schools to see if they reflect the needs of our community. I would encourage the re-vitalization of our neighborhoods through improving housing stock, re-opening substations, and implementing more community events

What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? It is established science that our world continues to get warmer leading to rising seas. Hollywood is on the leading edge and we must do everything possible to fortify our city. Seawalls are important to protect well fields, stop salt-water intrusion, and improve our drainage system. All options would be brought forth such as drains, pipes, and valves. We should look to other governmental partners to help us with environmental water funding. I would also consider looking at our beach CRA to hel

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? I support changing the names of the three street names in Hollywood so they no longer reflect a KKK Grand Wizard or Confederate leaders. We don’t need to honor people who acted shamefully. When I was a Hollywood City Commissioner, I helped lead the fight to remove the Confederate flag from City Hall. Many of these streets that need renaming are not connected and this change would also add consistency to our map. We are not wiping the slate clean, but we should not honor those who promoted hatred.

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? I would hope that a compromise could be reached with the 13th paycheck that litigation would stop and mediation would win. The 13th paycheck has been paid out 6 times in the last 20 years going to widows or widowers, which was the original intent when the ordinance passed when I was a city commissioner. When the guarantee on return was above 8% the 13th paycheck was issued. When it went below 8% no 13th check was issued. The state believes that when this ordinance was passed it was for many years and asks the city to pre-fund their contributions. In order to make the city whole the retirees who were promised this 13th check need to agree to a lower assumption rate of

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What makes you a better choice than your opponent? No other candidate comes close to me in policy and leadership experience, whether it was fighting for our seniors or working on behalf of children; I have a proven track record of success. I have brought millions of dollars to Hollywood for beach re-nourishment, the Holocaust Center, neighborhood lighting, parks, and transportation improvements including 441. I possess ethics, integrity, maturity and common sense and will bring numerous city interest groups together. I will be a full-time Mayor who will be the best ambassador for Hollywood tourism.

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> SOBEL CONT'D FROM PAGE 7 return like 6%. A vote of the retirees would need to take place. The money already given out in the last 20 years, 1.4 million, will not be given back because people have spent these funds.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? As a former Hollywood city commissioner who was responsible for the creation of the Beach CRA, I would never disband the Beach CRA or the downtown CRA. CRAs are a vital

CASE CONT'D tool for municipal economic development. The incremental tax dollars that stay in the city are critically important. Once tax dollars go to the County, it is quite difficult to ever get the dollars back. Recently, a broader interpretation of the CRA has included public safety dollars that I whole-heartedly promoted back in 2012.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton

Q&A with Hollywood's District 1 Candidates Debra A. Case As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? My first priority would be to address our fiscal challenges through discussions with our pension partners. As we address the fiscal side of our problem, it is important to acknowledge that our employees deserve job security, be respectfully treated for their commitment to our city, and be rightfully provided for in their retirement. This is a task of high priority given the current financial condition of our city and our responsibility to our employees.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? As a homeowner in Hollywood for the past sixteen years, I have dedicated a large part of my time to community service while owning and operating a successful business on the beach. During those years, I have worked closely with city government and with our community leaders from both the Lakes and the Beach who helped me to experience the concerns and aspirations of our entire district. Furthermore, as president of the Hollywood Beach Business Association since 2004, I am very proud of the degree to which, working closely with City Government and the CRA, we have eliminated nearly all the slum and blight that has plagued our beach for so many years. I am very prepared to carry forward that same effort and success to the entire district 1 and our One Hollywood.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? While I am a strong advocate for code enforcement, this sort of conduct is unacceptable. To prevent any repeat of such transgression, as commissioner I would work very closely with the various department heads to stay very informed of what is happening and what is being planned so I

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can have effective input into the final policy decisions.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Flooding problems in district 1 would be one of my top priorities. This is a problem I have already been dealing with through the Hollywood Beach Business Association as well as my participation in the Sea Level Rise Action Committee. Some remediation measures are already underway and I would continue working with the city and community to advance the solutions. Seeking funding for seawall construction in many areas where they are nonexistent would be one of my focus areas.

Recently Hollywood’s African American Advisory Council urged the Hollywood Commission to change three street names in Hollywood. How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? While it is very understandable why there should be an objection to some of the names that our streets are named after, (and I personally share in that objection) this is a very complicated issue as well as costly process. As commissioner I would need to learn more about what this process would involve, as well as take into consideration the sentiments of the residents living on those streets who would be directly impacted by a name change before I make any decision.

today? Its objective is to eliminate slum & blight as well as implement the infrastructure necessary for the optimal redevelopment of a defined boundary area. The CRA is more relevant than ever. It was precisely the accomplishments of the beach CRA that served as a catalyst for the construction of Margaritaville Hotel & other redevelop-

Regardless of how the 13th check came about and was adopted, one thing is very clear. Our city, under the best of circumstances, cannot afford to continue this practice. Hollywood has accrued more debt than all the 31 cities in Broward Ocean Alley Restaurant & Beach Bar staff poses County combined. Hollywood with Team Debra Case! left to right: Dee, Terry, Vinny, is fighting for its life as a fi- Aaron, Conni, Debra, Carlo, Ray. nancially solvent city. No one is exempt from the sacrifices that must be made at these urgent times. In ment projects. Completion of the rest of its the interest of Hollywood’s future sustainplanned infrastructure improvements will ability, I don’t see how the 13th check can help sustain our beach into the future for the possibly be preserved. financial benefit of Hollywood.

The CRA district was established in 1997. What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton.

Victor P. DeBianchi, Jr. As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? 1. QUALITY OF LIFE: Provide a safe, secure, healthy and happy environment for our families. Address the issues of climate change including King tides, rising sea level, local floding and beach erosion. 2. ECONOMIC GROWTH: Improve the integrity of our City, enhancing the quality of education, creating jobs, creating new business while maintaining the existing businesses, through respect, caring, honesty and pride without discrimination to any individual or group. 3. TRANSPARENCY: My full committment to listen to the issues of all we work with; the police, fire, city emplyees and business and civic leaders of our community and work together to progress and create a surplus in our budget.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? As a lifelong resident of Hollywood since 1957 and having been edu-

cated here in the city, and currently working in District 1 for the past 37 years, I am the most qualified. I have an accounting degree, a Bachelor of Business and a law degree. I have been on the Board of Directors and served on various city and county boards and as Officer and President ov various organizations including Kiwanis, Jaycees, Committee of 100 One Hundred Club of Broward, Hollywood Histrocial Society, Art and Culture Center and Past President of the Broward Bar Associaition.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? If I am elected I promise nothing less than honesty and integrity with full transparency. There will be no abuse of power or authority while I am an elected City Commissioner. This is my promise, my pledge and my committment.

What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? We need to review the plan to raise the seawalls by the minimum recommended increase and to also address the sewer system which also has various issues causing the

DeBIANCHI CONT'D FROM PAGE 8 flooding. This problem has been ongoing for decades and the the time is now to take the initiative to reparir and correct the same.

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? As as alifelong resident of Hollywood i know these street names and the time for a change is now. We must proceed in accordance with caring and respect and not let the ties of hatred and discrimination bind us or hold us down. It will take a community to work together to change the names of these streets.

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? I have been endorsed by and support the police, the firefighters, the city employees and the lifeguards. The pensions must be reviewed and a committee formed so together we can work together to make the correct decision for our employees and the residents of our City as a whole. We are currently operating on a deficit, my goal is to create

FELDMAN CONT'D new business and increase our tax base to eliminate this deficit and to create a surplus. I have met with the City Manager to discuss this issue and we will work together to resolve the same.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The CRA must be reviewed and revised. I am not in favor of abolishing the CRA but changes must be implemented. In no way should any of the CRA funds revert back to the County and stay outside our City. I have met with our CRA Director and together we will work to accomplish the right plan for the CRA and for our City. It does not seem fair that certain areas progress while others recede and together the correct plan for our District and our city must be established.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? In the United States our voting choices are private and therefore decline to answer this question.

Itzhack Feldman As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? KEEP TAXES DOWN and SERVICES UP! Everyone must live within a budget-- especially our government. One little thing like an additional one percent sales tax for infrastructure, as well as a three-fourths-percent sales tax increase for transportation can change the whole dynamic of our city and county.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? I respect all my opponents. As soon as I heard Patty Asseff was going to vacate her seat I ran to city hall and was the first to apply. I have changed my life so I can serve and give back to our community. I have established a facility for Active Older Adults ("AOA"). It was very challenging for two long years to get the city's cooperation, especially The Department of Parks and Recreation (Director Chuck Ellis and Maria Little have to go!) But I did!!! I am the guy who will get what YOU want! When UBER pulled out from Broward county I got Commissioner Beam Furr to speak with Uber general manager Mr. Kasra and they worked out a deal because that was what the people wanted! Imaging the things I can do for you when I get elected...VOTE FELDMAN and you will see cuts in every department's top management... no more screwing the little guys!

As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? Start a program or an app (ex. "Help me Hollywood") allowing residents to rate and reward our city employees and departments (including HPD) with background information, consumer experience and interactions with up to 5 stars, just like Uber and Yelp.

What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Make sure our sea walls are in proper condition and check if any are too short. Most of the water is coming from the intracoastal. Old houses should be redesigned, roads raised, tidal lagoons and solar panels can be built to generate new sources of energy for futuristic floating cities that could save humanity and our area that is an aging coastal community.

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? When the residents of Hollywood believe they are being offended and agree that they prefer a difference, those wishes should be fulfilled.

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? If the city is obligated by contract to give the 13th check then they must honor their contract. Sheriff Scott Israel and his opponent Santiago Vazquez both agree on this: Hollywood deserves a better Police and Fire Department. Bring Broward Sheriff Office to Hollywood ASAP!!! I do respect our men and women who serve us... all I want is for them to change their uniforms to BSO's and make our neighborhoods safe and get the best services we can get from our county and from the state.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? If it is not broke, leave it alone! with some exeptions! Spending our money in rental properties while we own buildings all over the city that are neglected and unoccupied is totally unacceptable. Heads of departments will be accountable for mismanagement and wrong spendings. UBER general manager Mr. Kasra, Broward County Jorge Camejo and Lisa Liotta Commissioner Beam Furr and Mr. Feldman celebrathave to go. As Commissioner ing at TY Park the return of UBER to Broward. Hernandez brought up, we lost our trust with City attorney Jeff Sheffel who Which presidential candidate has your got caught writing checks up to $50,000 for vote? Other: Wazir Ishmael years without the approval of the commissioners!

Stacey Kotzen As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? My first priority as the newly elected District 1 City Commissioner will be to address parking issues on the barrier island. Due to a lack of parking on the beach, residents, employees and visitors are parking along the residential streets of the lakes area and walking across the Hollywood Boulevard bridge. This is causing parking issues for residents both on the beach and in the lakes not to mention creating an increased opportunity for criminal activity as many people are returning to their vehicles after dark. One solution is to increase the availability of public parking off the barrier island and provide additional public transportation options to bring beachgoers to the beach. Such offsite parking will assist in reducing traffic along the A1A corridor and provide a safer alternative to the current situation.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? As a mother of two young children I intend to look out for the best interests of our residents over the long term. I recognize that the decisions we make as leaders have long lasting implications and we should do a better job of understanding how our decisions affect our residents not just for a few years into the future but over the next several decades. I have brought that dedication and long term vision to my positions as both President of the HOA for West Lake Village and as the PTSA President for the past 3 years at my children's school. For

example, West Lake Village consists of over 700 homes and has an operating budget in excess of $2 million. During my time as President of the HOA, I focused on accountability and transparency and our community has achieved unprecedented financial success.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? We need to provide our Code Enforcement Department with the tools and training it needs to ensure that our city structures are legally safe and sound. At the same time, we need to update and streamline our permit processing procedures to ease the burden on our residents. As a Commission, we need to work together to implement all of our priorities to ensure consistency among the entire Commission as well as City Staff. Strong leadership will ensure trust among residents and staff.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? As a member of the HCLA Sea Level Rise Committee, I understand how sea level rise is affecting our area. I feel that if we do not become proactive in our response to this issue, the cost of fixing the problem will only continue to grow. There is no doubt that we must invest in repairing and maintaining the seawalls. However, we must do so in a coordinated effort that includes other sea level rise mitigation initiatives and takes into consideration the environmental impact of any such plan.

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> KOTZEN - DISTRICT 1 - CONT'D FROM PAGE 9 Wizard and Confederate leaders? I am proud to live in a community that celebrates and respects the diversity of its residents and I sympathize with the African American community and their feelings in connection with the reminder of these dark periods in American history. We should look into the request to change the names of such city streets, however, we should do so while taking into account how such changes would effect the residents living on those streets and the costs associated with making these changes.

Pensions are significantly underfunded and the city manager has warned “the city is at a pivotal crossroads in its life,” while balancing the FY 2017 budget. On years when the fund has done well, the surplus has been given away in a 13th check, further depleting the fund. What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? I believe in living up to the promises we as a city have made to our union members. However, we cannot allow this situa-

tion to continue to have a devastating effect on our ability to live up to the promises made to our residents to provide essential governmental services. In order to meet our current obligations our city spends nearly 40 cents of every general fund dollar on the pension program and associated health care coverage and this is only projected to increase in the future. Such spending levels are unsustainable. Leadership involves being able to work with others to find common ground solutions to difficult problems. As your next City Commissioner, I will work with union leadership to identify a path to financial sustainability.

The CRA district was established in 1997. What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The beach district CRA has been successful and continues to provide funding for many important capital improvement projects. As many of these have not yet been completed, I am in support of maintaining the CRA through its natural expiration in 2027. This is especially true in light of the budget shortfalls facing our city as the CRA provides the essential funding necessary to bring these projects to conclusion. Our beach and the tourism it brings is essential to the future of our great city.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton

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because it damages properties (houses, cars, utilities) + infrastructure (streets, green spaces). It affects the operation of small businesses by loss of revenue and tourist revenue. Without a permanent solution flooding will increase the city's expenses for maintenance. For my proposed solutions see question 5.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? Due to my background, which includes 44 years in the aviation industry - as pilot, flight instructor, FAA IA - and my experience as a CAM licensed Property Manager and re-elected President of the BOD of Trafalgar Towers II for the past 17 years, having initiated, negotiated and supervised the reconstruction of the seawall and the refurbishing of the whole building and the 40 year inspection at low cost, I feel better qualified and able to achieve problem solutions for District 1 and the City. Because I am not a lobbyist and don't belong to any business organization I will act solely in the interest of the residents and work on solutions they benefit from.

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ing the height of the cap. Third, we must implement a program for continuous inspection of the drainage flaps to ensure proper functioning. To help finance flood projects I will push for cooperation of Federal-, State-, County- and City agencies.

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? I sympathise with their feelings, however we cannot change history by eliminating names. We rather educate young people about the persons behind the street names. On a practical note: Changing street names causes high costs and time to the residents of those streets - change of driving license, IDs, property titles, etc. It also affects Federal-, State-, County- and City agencies, which would put an nunecessary strain on the budget.

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? I am opposed to the 13th pension check.

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Luis H. Prada addressing the audience a the Hollywood Culture & Community Center on Sep 29, 2016 What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? I want the CRA for Downtown and the CRA for the beach area to continue operating as they are.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Other. [Did not disclose]

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As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? To bring a sense of togetherness

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? As

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? I

for a better Hollywood. why ? because i know we are stronger together than apart.

a resident of Hollywood we should always seek to right a wrong where ever it's found in our city. I strongly feel this is one of the those issues where we as Hollywood residents should speak with one voice and say to our city, our county, our state, and our nation that Hollywood will not fall into the trap of racial division and will lead the way in correcting this wrong within our city limits. Wrong can only be made right and right can never be wrong.

support changing the name Forrest, I do not support changing Lee or Hood Streets.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? First of all, I am not in the race for personal gain. I have sense for fighting for the underdog and not just a selected few. My love for the city goes beyond the seat am seeking. I seek to bring solutions, not to divide our beautiful city. I am the person who can help unite our city while making tough and sensible financial and social decisions concerning all of Hollywood

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation?

Based on the limited knowledge of litigation I would let it run its course. However I think a promise made should be a promise kept. No matter how the outcome both sides should be able to talk about maybe some type of payment when things are going well.

we should set policy and standards and when the line is crossed there could be a price to pay. Our residents deserve better and we should treat them better.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today?

What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? We must learn to be an aggressive partner . Seawalls and costal flooding is a regional problem and should be handle in all parts of government with us leading the way.

The CRA must be looked at with some fresh eyes and ears. Hollywood is in a strategic place in development where te CRA can play huge role. However in its current state it is disfuctional.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton

Peter D. Hernandez (incumbent) As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? My first priority is crime/safety

ment Board, so I know a thing or two about development and can help promote smart development not just development per say.

the residents must feel safe in their home/ city, as a local government we must provide that level of service. My second priority is finding a balance for financial stability, 17 million dollars this year and 19 million next fiscal year are slated to go to the Beach CRA to provide incentives for development when the rest of the city suffers, that is not right.

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? I have and will continue to represent the residents best interest not the developers! I grew up in Hollywood, have a small business, past president of the Chamber as well as the Hollywood Rotary club and past chairman of the Planing and Develop-

with complaints about illegal conversion city wide by house flippers, when people complain to code they must investigate the complaints in order to dismiss or substantiate the allegations, they ask our city attorney if they could pose as buyers on the house that had been complained up on and where for sale and advertise as open houses, and he said yes so they did. This was done without commissioners being aware of it. That practice has been discontinued.

What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Discuss the issue with experts, and come up with a cost effective plan to implement. Look for grants from the federal government to help prop-

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? Being that this litigation is pending am not allowed to comment, however I have faith on our current administration to bring the cost under control through negotiations. We just voted to change health care administrator and expect a minimum of three million dollars in savings per year, also this year for the first time we started addressing our health care cost for new employees for when they retire, that move will help sustain and lower the cost for our health self insurance fund down the road. This needed to be done 15 years ago!

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The CRA is to fight slum and blight, the

Peter D. Hernandez flanked by Broward county Commissioner Beam Furr and Henry Graham from LES, both endorsers of Hernandez's campaign. highest property tax generating area in the City should not be considered as slum or blighted. The Beach CRA in particular is starving the rest of the City from much needed infrastructure/capital needs, at the tune of $17 million dollars this year and $19 million next year, among others, our roads need resurfacing and the trees in the right of way need trimming in order for the street lights to shine through, and we don't have the money. That's just wrong!

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton

Maria Jackson As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? My first priority will be to the children. They have been affected by the recent actions of our Commission which included budget cuts of special events at the Parks and Recreation centers. That means less safe and supervised activity for our youth. I will look for ways to partner with community and business to reinstate those until the City funding is put back. And recently our Commissioner banned our children who had a first offense with a charge pending from participating in our community garden to get community service hours to clear their record. I will make sure their rights are restored since they are not convicted by any court and they deserve to be part of our community garden. I will Continue with Teen Drop in Centers at Parks, Young Entrepreneur Business District and Mentorship Program, more community programs in schools

What makes you a better choice than your opponents? I have invested in our

community by working as a volunteer alongside our residents , nonprofits and small business owners for 15 years. I know the needs of the people that I will represent since I share their problems and their vision for solutions. I am compassionate and passionate about helping people. I am a creative problem solver who will partner with my neighbors to utilize existing resources to our benefit. The worn out phrase that "It's not in the budget" will not be allowed by me as an excuse for neglect. For example: In spite of some who see the master plan as busy work and a waste of time, I see the neighborhood master plan as a tool to prioritize what we need and set aside the money to get it done. I will use a fresh approach to reach goals. Uncovering opportunities to enhance Hollywood life is my focus.

As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? I would ask for proposed practices to be submitted for Commissioner review and for departments to define objectives. Then we should weigh the benefits versus detriment to the residents and business owners. A policy should accomplish its objective without causing harm. Over zealous actions can be minimized when we step back and look. And the City should not be in an adversarial relationship with the taxpayers that depend on us to protect them(residents and business owners)

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< JACKSON - DISTRICT 2 - CONT'D FROM PAGE 11 Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Replacing the seawalls and building them higher is the obvious solution. Other actions such as accelerate planting of dunes to reduce erosion and also provides water barrier to stop the flow of water into the streets. In addition to this beach re nourishment and flap gates are also needed at the same time

Recently Hollywood’s African American Advisory Council urged the Hollywood Commission to change three street names in Hollywood. How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? The names should be changed immediately. This has been requested since 10 years ago and there is no reason for delay. The proposal from residents would be to change the names to 3 cities instead such as Chicago, Charlotte, Philadelphia or similar.

in a 13th check, further depleting the fund. What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? It is my understanding that the 13th check was supposed to be a bonus if the pension fund had a surplus. And that the 13th check cannot be disbursed when there is no surplus. If that was the promise made to individuals in the past then that should be honored. However, the 13th check should no longer be a part of new employees benefits package

The CRA district was established in 1997. What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The CRA has accomplished many cosmetic objectives as well as some new developments. However, the impact of sea level rise will need to be addressed. As well as the need for thriving and stable business environment downtown which is still lacking. The CRA will need money for parking and traffic flow solutions. This needs to be accomplished in the short time left before the CRA ends and within the monies available. CRA money for City services will reimburse the general fund.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Other [Did not disclose]

Q&A with Hollywood's District 4 Candidates Dick Blattner (incumbent) As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? Continue to support the City Manager's initiatives to address the pension liability issue. 50% of the resident's ad valorem tax goes to support pension obligations, over $50 million this year. This is not sustainable.

What makes you a better choice than your opponent? This is a special time with a new mayor and possibly new commissioners. More than institutional history and memory is my ability to see the broad pictures and act reasonably. I also constantly see my responsibility to be a commissioner for all of Hollywood, not just my District.

more restrictions to development in the affected areas.

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? I appreciate the effort and would support changing the name of Forrest Street.

What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? 13th checks have been issued, I believe, in violation of the conditions under which they are appropriate. We believe the law requires that all deficits in a plan be vacated before a supplemental check can be issued. In other words, checks cannot be issued just because

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? It has been stopped, and it has been made clear that that activity was, at least, inappropriate. However, it did clearly point out that there is a need to identify those conditions that could jeopardize the health and safety of the buyer because work unpermitted. I am interested to know how many realtors or agents have identified illegal conversions so that the City could project the community from work that was inconsistent from our codes.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Maria Jackson participating with Hollywood Community Response Team in a cancer walk.

Passage of the penny sales tax would provide revenue that could be used to repair, raise etc seawalls. Remember that we don't own them. In other actions, we are installing backflow preventers, discussing raising street levels, and must begin consider even

Blattner at king tide event on Oct. 16. there was one successful year, but the previous "x" had deficits.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? Maintain the CRA's. BCRA is making an significant financial contribution to the General Fund and that will grow each year. There are really only a few years left. Study showed that even if the BCRA was sunset, the savings to the City would be about $2 million. The CRA has increased its contribution by more than that amount. Besides, I believe the most creative work in the City is being done by the CRA's.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Hillary Clinton

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Barry Faske As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? I will review budget considerations projected for Fiscal Year 2017 and to see about finding a way to fund Public Safety positions with Fire, Police, and Beach Safety that are currently frozen. The safety of our citizens, residents, and visitors should not be compromised.

residents of our City. I know that the change of name will also have some unintended consequences and costs to many citizens as they change their Drivers License, Voter registration, etc. ... I am not sure how best any changes should be funded, but I feel that Robert E. Lee who was promoted to Colonel by Pres.Abraham Lincoln, fought next to Ulysses Grant in the American-Mexican war and was recognized by our nation at least 5

What makes you a better choice than your opponent? I have been involved at the City, County, and State levels for many years and have a great understanding of our challenges ahead. We cannot continue to have the same members on the Commission making the same decisions and expect a different result. I bring with me a technical background, strong Environmental Credentials, and no ties to any special interest groups. I am free to represent the long-term best interests of all of our residents.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? Code enforcement and City Staff must always act in a way that represents the ethics of the City of Hollywood. The issue of work done without Permits could rise to the level of a Public Safety Issue along with the possible lost revenues. I would like the Board of Realtors to find acceptable language for a property listing disclaimer that would allow buyers and sellers to agree as to how any correction for work or Permitting will be handled so that sales can move forward and all sides are protected.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? We will not stop nature regardless of how much is spent. The key is to find a way to live with and adapt to these changes. We should encourage the use of living shorelines wherever possible in addition to seawalls. There must be a place created that is able to contain these waters. As a member of the Broward County Climate Change Task Force I am part of that discussion including the Dutch Dialogues and Adaptation Action Areas together with our partners in Dade, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties.

How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? I

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What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? The cost of Pensions and Public Safety are the first place we look to control costs since they are the highest numbers of any area in our budget. I am hopeful that negotiations can proceed to find a SUSTAINABLE way to adjust our costs moving forward and allocate some of the savings for a reserve fund administered in a way that would allow a safety net for our Public Safety and Union members who face a severe challenge. I know of at least one officer and his family that lost their home due to previous cuts. Numbers are important, but we need to recognize that lives and families are affected by our decisions. Negotiate the future of the 13th check, but don't affect the past.

What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The Beach and Downtown CRA Districts were established to help improve blighted areas in our city. Many find it difficult to currently consider the Beach a blighted area. There remains another 10 years in which the taxes generated in the Beach & Downtown CRA must remain and be spent (according to specific guidelines) in these areas. The benefit is that monies that would normally have gone to Broward County stay in Hollywood. The City Manager continues to find ways to improve these details.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Other - I choose not to disclose.

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Q&A with Hollywood's District 6 Candidates Jeffrey "Jeff" Ladner As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? To meet with city leadership to review extensively city issues and the status of items the city is currently managing such as budgetary items. Should the penny sur-tax pass, I would work to establish a Hollywood oversight board to prioritize and approve projects to present to the County oversight board for infrastructure improvements sorely needed in Hollywood. The role of the local oversight board would be to ensure these funds are spent wisely and following an established priority process. I would also set up a council for District 6 consisting of community leaders, police, fire, code, as well as other relevant city staff along with non-profit organizations that operate or function within District 6 to formulate an short and long-term action plan of priorities for District 6 neighborhoods.

What makes you a better choice than your opponent? I bring over twenty years of healthcare operations management experience. I will come prepared to city commission meetings with regard to decisions to be made, and especially which involve expenditure of funds to ensure we are fiscally responsible to the residents of Hollywood. I will also work diligently to increase our tax base and increase property values throughout the city. I will bring thoughtful, analytical thought process to the commission with fresh perspectives along with consensus building between members of the commission in order to do what is right for Hollywood and move the city forward and to make City Hall fiscally responsible. I will be an advocate for the residents of Hollywood and listen to their concerns and ensure the city listens. I will work with our business community to create job growth.

Recently Hollywood code enforcement went undercover as prospective home buyers to cite homeowners with code violations. As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate abuse of power by municipal officials? I would work with the city manager to ensure the commission is involved and aware of all functions of city staff to ensure our city charter is upheld. I would work to create an internal quality review panel to investigate and address any abuses of power. And I would create an environment where city employees feel empowered to report items to management. Although we need new and innovative ideas to protect and serve the citizens of Hollywood, we must be remain

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true to our mission and charter.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? Ocean level rise is something with which we must adapt, but at the same time not ignore. I would work with city staff to develop a review and comprehensive plan to address deteriorating seawalls and also look into code and zoning to address future development that would less prone to ocean level rise. We must address our storm-water system to ensure high tides cannot impact our city and our residents by installing back-flow restriction devices.

Recently Hollywood’s African American Advisory Council urged the Hollywood Commission to change three street names in Hollywood. How do you feel about changing the street names that reflect a KKK Grand Wizard and Confederate leaders? Obviously, we need to do a thoughtful evaluation and review of this process along with the cost and the impact of residents who live along those streets.

Pensions are significantly underfunded and the city manager has warned “the city is at a pivotal crossroads in its life,” while balancing the FY 2017 budget. On years when the fund has done well, the surplus has been given away in a 13th check, further depleting the fund. What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? I feel that retirees also have a vested interests to ensure the city remains solvent. This is something that needs to be explored and vetted thoroughly to ensure that once we restore the funds to preexisting levels, or better, that we again don't find ourselves facing the situation we are in now.

The CRA district was established in 1997. What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The objective of the CRA was to address and eliminate blight. We have to reevaluate current CRA boundaries and acknowledge "mission accomplished" in certain areas. Boundaries need to be redrawn to ensure the CRA functions as designed. The beach is an economic engine of this city, and we must ensure that it is attractive for tourist who visit our state. But, we also need to address the downtown area and make that equally attractive to tourist and residents.

Which presidential candidate has your vote? Regardless who one votes for, I urge everyone to vote. That is the way our democracy works. We are an example of where the citizens of a country determines the course of government.

Linda Sherwood (incumbent) As a newly-elected official in Hollywood, what will be your first priority and why? The most important issue is keeping our budget under control by working together with union officials to keep pensions under control.

What makes you a better choice than your opponent? My experience far surpasses my opponent's. Aside from many volunteer opportunities I have been the chairperson for the citywide master plan on economic development and redevelopment for the city. That gave me clear vision as to what our city was, is and could be. My decision making over the last 9 years has helped the city to move forward on the right tract.

“the city is at a pivotal crossroads in its life,” while balancing the FY 2017 budget. On years when the fund has done well, the surplus has been given away in a 13th check, further depleting the fund. What is your position on the 13th pension check perk currently in litigation? The city cannot sustain paying out this check. It was a decision made in the 90's that did not take into account the city's future.

The CRA district was established in 1997. What is your position on the objectives and relevancy of the CRA today? The CRA was formed to decrease slum and blight. We have done quite well on the beach but the downtown needs more help. These neighborhoods need lighting, street and sidewalk repair. We can offer grants to homeowners to improve property standards. We are in negotiations with the county for an inter local agreement which would allow the city to move beach money to the western portions of the city from the beach fund. This agreement would allow the CRA not not have to refund money to the county.

Due to state legislation it is difficult for a code officer to implement his job. However, we put a stop to this practice as soon as we found out about it.

Hollywood's seawalls are in bad shape. What are you planning to do to reduce flooding in east Hollywood? We have already been installing pumps to push the water back out to the ocean. We also have plans for repairing the sea walls. If the penny tax passes we will be able to implement the repair sooner rather than later.

Linda Sherwood and Ulie McCrea along with dedicated employees from Public Works, Engineering and Police checking out the lighting wattage that will be necessary to install to ing neutral on this. We have had many keep Washington Park safe in the evenings.

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Realtor Lonna Spitaleri puts herself in the right place at the right time. A Hollywood resident most of her life, she couldn’t believe it when the opportunity presented itself to open her first real estate agency, Costa Bella Realty Group, right inside the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time,” Spitaleri said. “Space became available at a time when I was ready to open my own office and I couldn’t resist the built-in networking opportunities.” But it would take 17 years to get there. With an eye set on the future, Lonna worked with top professionals to learn the industry. Her family roots firmly planted in Hollywood, she began as a mortgage broker,

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She has lived in South Florida for more than 40 years and is able to show her clients the best areas to ﬁt their lifestyles. A Hollywood resident since the age of 8, Lonna attended McArthur High, got married and raised a family. All three of her children attended Nativity School. She opened Costa Bella Realty Group and brought her friend and agent Lois Pevin-Weiss on board.

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BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT I’m fond of calling Hollywood the last natural pearl in the oyster bed that is South Florida—a wonderful work in progress—with the arts grinding their way onto the scene! That the Artspace organization (an affordable housing for artists program with nationwide outposts) is eying Hollywood is sweet confirmation. Hey, Harrison Street already houses two top-notch art collectives—Gallery 2014 and L/Mercado Studios. New and very hip restaurants and coffee houses are popping up and receiving critical acclaim (i.e. Runas, Ends Meat, AT3 and Little Sugars—to name a few). We have a pulsing Art Walk (3rd Saturday of every month) which already boasts a world-class mural project and just expanded big-time with the inclusion of the outdoor Artisan Market. And then there’s Art Walk mainstay Daniel Pontet—his Impulse Art

Daniel Pontet and his Al Capone painting. Larry Joe Miller (titled: Uke and Me)

brand is in expansion mode—he’ll be performing during the December Dream Car Classic (Dec. 4th) and at the 2nd Annual South Florida Italian Festival (Feb. 25); both of these events are courtesy of Cobra Joe Productions… I’ve been fortunate enough to provide some very exciting pop-up Art Extravaganzas all over town. The next installment is titled V3 at AT3: Vixens, Veterans & Visuals— and will be hosted by legendary Drag Queen Misty Eyez (November 11th at Atelier 3)… Here’s a hot tip: There is an opportunity for musicians to perform in Arts Park on 3rd Saturdays. Artist in Residence Larry Joe Miller is

Art Classes With Mago`z Watercolor and Acrylic Classes with Mago’z are now forming. Classes will be offered in English and Spanish. Classes offer the opportunity for beginner to advanced artists to develop skills. Each 6-week class will give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with concepts and build their techniques. Class size will be limited to allow Mago’z to work individually with each student. Student may elect to pay a $40 fee and Gallery will provide all supplies.

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coordinating the talent and he’s the guy you’ll want face-time with if you’re interested (contact Larry at larryjoemiller@hotmail.com). Speaking of Larry Joe he’s having a solo art exhibit at the Anne Kolb Nature Center (751 Sheridan St.) through the month of November. The show is titled: “Larry Through the Looking Glass” (a series of self-portraits on canvas, velvet, ukuleles, ceramics et al)… Are you aware that Hollywood has a Film Festival? The 2nd Annual will be held February 10-14th. I mention it now because it’s an epic undertaking and folks ought to know. I’ll provide more details about the organization, the event and the founder Minh Collins (who spent years in the other Hollywood as a successful writer/producer) in my next installment…

IN CLOSING: Regarding the aforementioned 3rd Saturday Artesian Market, this is a major coupe for Hollywood. 20th Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic from Tyler to Hollywood Boulevard and from Hollywood Boulevard to Harrison Street. The fair like atmosphere provides for art-vendors, live music and even food stations. I recently spoke with Chris Guidry of Atlantic Studios (they coordinate the event). Chris raved about our Downtown District, “The beauty of Hollywood is that it’s a designed for foot traffic, we don’t often find that and so it makes it easy to consolidate and keep people moving from the Market to the other participating businesses and events taking place during the 3rd Saturday festival.” Artesian Market will make its

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Hollywood local Seth Gabel stars in hit show Salem; season 3 starts Nov. 2 BY DARLENE PISTOCCHI

crat and former reverend, who finds himself married to a witch. Seth’s character is constantly trying to find a way to escape- which is hard to do with Brown Jenkins eating his insides every time he does something wrong. (You’ll have to watch!) Gabel is so convincing in this role that it earned him a highlight in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Emmy” Issue in 2014. “I love how bold the show is,” says Gabel. “All the risks that it takes. It’s not afraid to be shocking, really good drama, how everyone interacts, truthful and real insane circumstances.”

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Election coverage isn’t the only frightening thing on TV this November. The dark and steamy season 3 premiere of WGN America’s supernatural thriller, Salem, hits the airwaves Nov. 2 featuring Hollywood’s home town celebrity Seth Gabel. Gabel plays the multi-faceted, tortured soul of ex-Reverend Cotton Mather, who is married to the angelic, yet sultry, Ann Hale – a witch. His credits include Count Vertigo on Arrow and Agent Lincoln Lee on Fox’s hit show Fringe. Gabel is also slated for an upcoming anthology series from National Geographic called Genius. And prior to Salem he appeared in the film version of Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, directed by his father-in-law, Ron Howard.

Gabel’s original Hollywood story Born in 1981 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, this local superstar had his early beginnings at Beth Shalom Academy and University School of Nova Southeastern in Davie. He realized he had a penchant for theatre when his best friend, (another famous Hollywoodian), Josh Gad, took him on an audition atthe legendary Hollywood Playhouse, once the best little theatre in town. Gad would go on to be the voice of Olaf in the movie Frozen and most recently worked on The Angry Birds Movie in 2016. “I’ve known Josh since kindergarten,” shares Gabel. “He grew up in Emerald Hills and we went to school together. One night I slept over and he asked me if I wanted to go to an acting class with him. I agreed.” The next morning they were at the Playhouse and Gabel was hooked. “At the time,” recalls Gabel, “the main selling point was that they had a snack machine with an opening at the bottom. I could stick my hand underneath and touch the candy, so I kept

going with Josh and before I knew it, I fell in love with it. Acting was what I wanted to do the rest of my life.” Gabel’s parents were very supportive, bringing him to classes and auditions to local plays on weekends. While taking classes at the Broward Performing Arts Center Gabel was in a senior production of Guys and Dolls (also performed at the Hollywood Playhouse) while attending Nova. Gabel’s mom also took him to Miami for auditions. “I wound up doing a strange kids cooking show, which was the beginning of my camera experience. Later I performed as John Proctor in a production of the Crucible. I think that role helped me with my role as Cotton Mather.”

The Character In the fictional series, Salem, Cotton Mather is a well-educated aristo-

About the Show Salem is a battle between heaven and hell featuring intense moments between characters experiencing immense internal conflict. These contentions boil over into explosive moments that unfold the immense external conflict of a spiritually torn town. “Mathers wears his heart on his sleeve in a world so dark,” explains Gabel. “Pilgrims and puritans fighting in a new land between God and the devil. There are forests and trees, native spirits, clear space… imagine the level of fear and uncertainty. But once you change your relationship to failure and accept it, playing pretend allows you to experience so many things, revolutionary ideas, becoming immersed in that world.”

Talent runs in the family Gabel received his professional training at NYU (New York University) where he met his wife, actress Bryce Dallas Howard. Howard is the daughter of award-winning filmmaker and actor, Ron Howard. Seems talent runs in the family. “Bryce and I both studied acting,” recalls Gable. “When we first met, she was looking at me in a weird way. We

started dating and months later she told me that the day she met me she wrote in her diary, ‘I met the man I’m going to marry.’” The star-bound couple married in 2006 and now have a 9-year old boy, Theo, and a 4-year old girl, Beatrice. Gabel lives in L.A. with his wife and children and still visits his parents here in Hollywood; but for Salem, he travels to Shreveport, Louisiana, where the show is filmed.

Cast of Salem The super-sexy cast features a host of stellar actors, including Janet Montgomery as Mary Sibley, Shane West as John Alden, Tamzin Merchant as Gabel’s wife, Ann Hale, and just added to the cast, Broward Community College alumni, Brian Warner aka renowned recording artist Marilyn Manson! (Who knew?) Manson guest stars (very believably) as the bloody barber surgeon, Thomas Dinley. “He’s like a Sweeney Todd character,” says Gabel of his South Florida peer. “He has a penchant for murder and is fascinated about things in the water.” Multi-talented Manson also sings the show’s theme song, Cupid Carries a Gun, collaborating with series composer, Tyler Bates. Gabel loves having another local on set with him but says the entire cast is a pleasure to work with. “We’re all around the same age, we all have a level of professionalism and willingness to work really hard. No divas!” Packed with talent, much credit is due to program creator (producer, director, screenwriter), Brannon Braga. Braga’s film credits include Mission: Impossible II, Star Trek Generations and Star Trek: First Contact. You can watch this Hollywood sensation in WGN’s first original scripted series, Salem. Mark your calendars for November 2 and get ready to delve into a delicious cosmic battle of epic proportion.

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HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINE & MOZZARELLA NIGHT AT GINO’S 7-9 p.m., Gino’s Market, 5729 Johnson St.

Enjoy wine tasting, fresh mozzarellamaking demonstrations and tastings, an antipasto bar, Italian sausage, meatballs and Italian pasteries. Tickets can be bought at the door and are $30 per person, with $10 from each ticket sold going to benefit the Hollywood Historical Society. Information: 954-923-5590

WINE UNDER THE PALMS 7-10 p.m., Hollywood Women’s Club, 501 N. 14th Ave.

Come one, come all for wine, beer and bites. Also featuring a wine raffle and auction. Cost is $20. Information: 954-925-9394

HUMANA ROCK’N’ROLL 5K 7:30 a.m., registration begins at 6 a.m., Charnow Park, 1500 N. Broadwalk

Come rock a free 5K that includes bling, music and fun. Information: 651-504-2001

EASTSIDE ARTISAN & FLEA MARKET 6-10 p.m., Hollywood Beach Golf Resort, 1600 Johnson St.

This outdoor pop-up market features emerging artists, designer craftsmen and women and vintage collectors influenced by South Florida. Information: 305-710-1063

DREAM CAR CLASSIC 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Hollywood Blvd.

Classic cars and other vehicles. Information: 954-825-1027

HOLLYWOOD BEACH SWEEP CLEANUP

7-11 a.m., Charnow Park between

November 2016

11 VETERANS BARBECUE

Noon, TY Park, Pavilion 12, 3300 N. Park Road This event honors all veterans who have served

and celebrates local heroes. The event is limited to 500 guests and military members must present their ID for free park admission. Activities include a performance by the Florida National Guard’s 13th Army Band, a world map for veterans to show where they served, an inflatable obstacle course sponsored by Landmark Funeral Home, games and potato sack races. Veterans who attend can exchange their park entry ticket for a raffle ticket. Information: 954-921-3404

Garfield Street and Connecticut Street on Hollywood Beach

Volunteers must be at least age 8 and children must be with an adult. Information: 954-921-3271

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

All skill levels are welcome. Information: 954-926-0204

17TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERS THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road

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5 LILY’S LIGHT: KITES FOR A CURE

1-4 p.m., Beachside at North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean DrIVE

Participate as an individual, join or create a team. Participants will decorate and fly kites on the beach to honor those who are living with or have passed from lung cancer. Proceeds benefit Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. Information: 650-598-2857

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Nov. 11: Chris Young with Dustin Lynch and Cassadee Pope Nov. 20: Cubatonazo 2016, with Jacob Forever, Gente De Zona, Osmani Garcia, Divan, Chacal, Yakarta, Orishas, Taiger, Los4, Yulien Oviedo and Kola Loka Dec. 5: Donny and Marie Dec. 9: Pitbull Show times: 954-797-5531

Hollywood officials, police, park & recreation, serving a community lunch. Open to the public. Vendors and health screenings are available. Information: 954-967-4240

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING AT ARTSPARK 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Free festivities include a visit by Santa and the high chance of snowfall. Information: 954-921-3500

ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERS FOOD DISTRIBUTION DAY 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road

CEC, community partners, and volunteers provide a holiday meal and services for families in need. Information: 954-967-4240

HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES 1-3 p.m., Broward County Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Join this lecture, “Broward County: The Photography of Gene Hyde,” by Sue Gillis, author and Boca Raton Historical Society and museum curator. Admission is free. Information: 954-923-5590

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Nov. 3-6: Mike Lawrence Nov. 10-13: Gary Owen Nov. 16: Punchliner Comedy Show for KIDS in Distress Nov. 18-19: Jim Norton Mouthful of Shame Tour Jim Norton: Nov. 23, 25-27: Brent Ernst Nov. 18-19 Dec. 2-4: Damon Wayans Jr. Show times: 954-981-5653

HOLLYWOOD DOWNTOWN ARTWALK 7-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

Information: 954-921-3500

IDF WALK FOR PRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY 10 a.m., registration begins at 8:30 a.m., North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean Drive

Information: 800-296-4433

GLOBAL MEDITATION FOR WORLD PEACE 6-7:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Enjoy live music and meditation. Information: 954-962-7447

Dec. 2

SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE 6:30-8:30 p.m., Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St.

Information: 954-967-4235

HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES 1-3 p.m., Broward County Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

This week’s topic is “Navy WAVES in Hollywood during World War II,” by Joan Mickelson, Ph.D., biographer and author. Admission is free. Information: 954-923-5590

2-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

CANDY CANE PARADE

Activities include food, art, a kid zone, bounce houses and interactive games. Hosted by Chris Cruz, with speakers Fidel Gomez, John Houmes and performances by DJ Mr E, Sean Olivera, Threat and more. Information: 954-362-7146

The Candy Cane Parade on Hollywood Beach is one of the longest-running holiday parades in the country. Information: 954-921-3404

7 p.m., starts at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Scott Street

SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fred Lippman Community Center, 2030 Polk St.

ARTSPARK LIVE! 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

Nov. 4: Free Willy Nov. 11: Arlington: Field of Honor Nov. 18: Frozen Nov. 25: No movie Dec. 2: Elf Dec. 9: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Dec. 16: Home Alone Information: 954-921-3500

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Noon-6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1 Young Circle

HOLIDAY MUSIC & DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

Savino: On display until Dec. 17. Information: 954-921-3500

6:30-8 p.m., Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Drive

ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD

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SNOW FEST 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hollywood Hills Methodist Church, 400 N. 35th Ave.

Enjoy rides, games, food, live entertainment, art and crafts, a silent auction, model trains, photos with Santa, 30 tons of snow and more. Information: 954-989-8304

CHRISTMAS NEAR THE BEACH 4-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Celebrate Christmas South Florida style. Festivities include bands, ballet, drama, vendors, a classic car show and a free photo with St. Nick at his “Beach House.” This year, to celebrate the 10th anniversary, South Floridians can become a part of history, as attendees aim to break the world record for “Most People Caroling.” Information:

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Fri, and Noon-4 p.m. Sat-Sun, 1650 Harrison St.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Broward closed home sales down, prices up, inventory tight in seller's market Across Broward County, the Single Family Homes Housing Market experienced a decrease in closed sales of -3.0% from September, 2015. The trend continued for townhouses/condos, with a decline of -5.3% from previous year, according to statistics released today by the Greater Fort Lauderdale REALTORS® (GFLR). The rising trend of median sale prices for both single family homes and townhouses/condominiums continued in September from those numbers one year ago. The median sale price for single family homes is up 12.0% . Townhomes/ condominiums are up as well with an increase of 12.8%. During the month of September, single family homes on the market in Broward County were on the market fewer days than one year ago. Median time to contract was down -22.9%. Same goes for median time to Sale which was down -9.6%. The months’ supply of inventory was down -14%, which indicates that it’s still a seller’s

market, with 3.7 months’ supply of inventory for single family homes. Month’s supply of inventory for September, 2015 was 4.3. However, month’s supply of inventory increased for townhouses/condos by 1.8%. Traditionally, a balanced market (favoring neither buyer nor seller) is 5.5 months of inventory. Anything higher is traditionally a buyers’ market, and lower is a sellers’ market. The number of new listings in single family homes in Broward County decreased by -6.4% compared to September, 2015. New listing in townhouses/condos also decreased by -4.5%. “Inventory is still tight in Broward County, with more buyers than sellers, it’s still a strong seller’s market. With snowbirds starting to come down for the season, we’re hoping that more sellers put their homes on the market to increase inventory” said Howard B. Elfman, President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale REALTORS®.

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital celebrates Emergency Department expansion Memorial Healthcare System leaders, community members and staff got together recently to unveil an expansion of the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Emergency Department. The child-friendly environment sports a colorful baseball-themed décor, and brings 14 new beds to the table. The expansion increases the capacity of the Emergency Department to 36 beds, a clear improvement for young patients and their loved ones. There is also an area dedicated to quick care, the "Short Stop," designed to treat minor emergencies and discharge patients in a quick and friendly manner. Another

kid-friendly feature is the presence of child life specialists, who are on hand to help ease the fears of young patients and make them feel more comfortable. "The Pediatric Emergency Department at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is a hub for worldclass pediatric care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," said Chantal Leconte, FACHE, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer at the Children's Hospital. "In the last fiscal year, the department saw approximately 70,000 pediatric visits which speaks to the high quality level of care that our team of experts provides to our youngest patients and families."

william cordova brings four generations of S. Florida artists to Hollywood The Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood will present a show curated by internationally renowned artist william cordova: transphysics: istwa, landscapes, paisajes. The exhibition will run from November 5 through January 8 with the Opening Reception taking place on Friday, November 4. The reception is free for members and $10 for non-members. Gallery hours during the exhibition dates are Tuesday-Friday, 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 pm. A number of exhibiting artists are scheduled to be at the opening reception. Also showing will be Rafael Domenech: Pleiades and Vanessa Diaz: To Receive an Intrusion by Observing What We Have. The works selected by curator william cordova represent four generations of South Florida artists whose practice is informed and rooted in the geography, community and multi-cultural diversity of the region. These are artists who have endured and evolved as South Florida has changed, and yet still transcend the boundaries of expectation. The Center will host a number of artist talks and tours during the exhibition. On Thursday, November 10, Vanessa Diaz will lead an artist talk at 6:30 pm; Saturday, November 12, william cordova will be joined by artist Izel Vargas and together they will offer a Spanish-language tour in collaboration with LetraUrbana. com at 2 pm; Wednesday, November 30, Rafael Domenech will give a talk and tour of his exhibition; and on December 17 Cordova will lead a panel discussion with artists Onajide Shabaka, Karen Rifas, and Aramis O'Riley at 2 pm. Art and Culture Center / Hollywood is located at 1650 Harrison St. Call 954.921.3274 for more information.

The artists selected by cordova to exhibit are: Dona Altemus Kevin Arrow Warren Bailey Pablo Cano Rosemarie Chiarlone Yanira Collado Lou Anne Colodny Sharon Lee Hart Babette Herschberger Peter Hosfeld Robert Huff Michiko Kurisu Rhea Leonard Laura Luna Ena Marrero Donald McKnight Robert Mcknight Gean Moreno Arturo E. Mosquera Glexis Novoa

Aramis O’Rilley Charo Oquet Ernesto Oroza Jorge Pantoja Kerry Phillips Carlos Prim Ralph Provisero Karen Rifas David Rohn Alexis Sanfield Onajide Shabaka Barron Sherer Noelle Theard Robert Thiele Kristen Thiele Rick Ulysse Juana Valdes Izel Vargas Susan Weiss Purvis Young

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Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce News

Golfers Wanted! The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 33rd Annual Golf Classic fundraiser. The event is slated for Thursday, December 8, 2016 with an 11:30 shotgun start at The Club at Emerald Hills, 4100 N. Hills Drive. The Club at Emerald Hills is recognized by Golf Digest as a “Best Place to Play” and one of South Florida’s s finest championship golf course, rated #1 by the USGA! The tournament is sponsored by Hollywood Circle, Memorial Healthcare System, Waste Pro, Diplomat Beach Resort, Signarama Hollywood, Hollywood Discount Liquor & Wine and Hollywood Kia! The Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic is an opportunity for approximately 144 corporate members to do business on the green, have a good time and network! Tournament players will be reaching a very desirable segment of our community, government, and business leaders alike. This year’s tournament Chairs, Jeanette Cabrera of Hollywood Circle and Joseph Semmler General Manager of The Club at Emerald Hills promise a fun-filled tournament to be remembered! Golfers will have a chance to win a Kia luxury K900 or the elegant Kia SUV Sorento Crossover for a hole-in-one, courtesy of Hollywood Kia! The cost to participate is $200 per single player. The price includes all golf fees, a box lunch drinks on the course, followed by a rooftop BBQ and award ceremony! There are also sponsorship packages available. Don’t miss out on all the fun and secure your foursome now! For more information please call the Chamber at 954 923-4000 or visit our website www.hollywoodchamber.org

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Upcoming Chamber Events THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 3RD Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S. Ocean Dr, Hollywood FL 7:30 am-9:00 am

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 15TH Business After Hours Jimbo’s Sand Bar, 6200 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood FL 5:00 – 7:00 pm

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 3RD Legal Alliance Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 4:00 – 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 16TH Healthcare Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 12-1:30 pm

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 9TH Real Estate Construction Home Alliance Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 12-1:15 pm MONDAY- NOVEMBER 14TH Events & Entertainment Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 12:00-1:30 pm TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 15TH How to use Social Media Hollywood Chamber 9:00-10:30 am

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 17TH Spanish Industry Group The Beauty of Wax 2040 Polk St, Hollywood FL 12pm - 1:30pm MONDAY- NOVEMBER 21ST WOMEN’s Industry Group Hollywood Chamber 12 – 1:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE GOLF TOURNAMENT DECEMBER 8, 2016 THE CLUB AT EMERALD HILLS

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henanigans Sports Pub has been family owned and operated for 22 years, featuring quality food, reasonable prices in a casual, sports pub atmosphere. They proudly serve the freshest quality products available. Their Burger is always cooked fresh to order, never frozen, featuring 8oz lean ground beef on a toasted kaiser roll lavishly served with french fries and homemade pasta salad starting at $8.99 with a wide variety of specialty burgers.

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Gorgeous 4 bedroom POOL home in Hollywood Lakes Over 3000 Sq ft on a Double Lot Exquisite east Hollywood home,just a few steps to Hollywood Beach,Brazilian cherry wood floors throughout 1st floor of home,gorgeous marble flooring in entry area, custom oak floors throughout upstairs, completely remodeled kitchen with corian countertops,custom redwood cabinets, stainless steel appliances. New impact glass doors downstairs,wet bar in living area, high ceilings thoughout, huge master suite, enormous pool (20x40) & gigantic 2 car garage.

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Call Joan and Robert for price and details. Call the multimillion dollar producers! Robert Henry

954-260-7531

Joan Henry

954-849-4936

henryteam@bellsouth.net

HOLLYWOOD BEACH

AUTUMN AT THE BEACH!

GRANDVIEW CONDO COMPLEX Located in the heart of Emerald Hills Hollywood Enjoy views of pool, garden, golf from large screened balconies. One to three bedroom units,1.5 to 2.5 baths, up to approximately 1900 SF. Each unit with washer/dryer, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, walk-in-closets, extra storage, garage parking, gym, heated pool, 24-hour gated security.

RENAISSANCE ON THE OCEAN New Price!

Beautiful 3/2.5 plus den. Direct Ocean, SE corner. $1,245,000.

North Tower!

Exquisite 2/2.5 plus den, private elevator entry. Direct East view from main living, kitchen, and both bedrooms. $1,249,000.

Offered from $99,000 to $425,000

“I make te real esta easy!”

Bernard Shapiro 954-830-3275 www.bernardshapiro.com bershapiro@aol.com

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Linda Rose/ Elaine Hedleston Team Linda cell: 954-559-1680 Elaine cell: 954-629-9105

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Ocean side of A1A with ocean, intracoastal views, hurricane shutters, washer/ dryer, brand new AC, remodeled, spacious 1 bed, 1.5 baths, all amenities, low maintenance. Beach living at its best! Offered at $ $259,000

ay Ray & Lucy Miccio Call us tod r The Preferred Team! u o y ll a for ! s 954.270.2163 Direct d e e n real estate micciol@comcast.net

The Wave Condo 1 bedroom/1.5 bath ocean view and direct ocean view units available from $320,000$400,000. Luxury Beach Front Building w/ Resort Style Amenities could be rented 4x’s annually.

Eric Vinogradov 718-954-4787

Oceanfront high rise condo nestled between amazing new construction and the Westin Diplomat! 1 Bed/1.5 Bath. Full amenities and low maintenance fee. $265,000

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Norma Llanes PA 305-606-5557

We speak Russian, Spanish & Portugese.

Solangel Fumero Realtor Lic #3220500

954-274-5893

3319 SHERIDAN ST. HOLLYWOOD, FL • FLORIDAMOVES.COM/HOLLYWOOD • 954-963-1600

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