This week marks the ONE YEAR anniversary of my filing for Commissioner Group II. On October 17, 2008,  I officially asked for your support as a candidate.

In these 12 months I have walked miles (and worn out three pairs of shoes),knocked on your doors, left literature, talked to you on the phone, attended your neighborhood meetings, completed the Citizen's Police Academy and Neighborhood  Leadership Academy, spoken at the Tuesday Morning Club, ( I think 3 times) written position papers, filled out candidate questionnaires,  asked for endorsements, served on the Board of Adjustment, attended most Commission meetings, sat through hours of budget negotiations, talked to union representatives, went to senior centers, made speeches, learned to use a tele-prompter, and asked for money (the toughest part.) And I am just as energetic and excited as I was last October. Miami Beach is our little piece of paradise and I want to preserve our past and protect our future as you commissioner.

And what I learned from talking to residents and participating in our government is that the issues are serious. Taxes, Overdevelopment, Government Waste, Preservation, and Crime.  I know these are issues because I live here, work here , and enjoy the culture here. When you told me how these issues affect your lives, I understood.  I did not need a poll to tell me about our fear of petty crime and gangs or the costs of the floods and drainage issues.

We are three weeks away from the election and we now know the names of our opponents.  Each candidate is talking about the same issues and talking about membership in religious, civic and trade organizations.

WHAT makes me different?  What do I offer that they do not?

For the last 4 years i have been continuously involved in  Miami Beach City government . My experience is  relevant and current.

My opponents are asking for your vote to start in City government and I am asking for your vote to CONTINUE in city government.

The City faces some very serious crossroads next year and the Commission hasn't been a shining example of civility and compromise this year. Working in government requires an understanding of how the process works and how to get things done.  I have a track record of getting things done; I have been there as a citizen activist for the last 6 years.  I am on a Board that functions very much like the Commission.  The Board of Adjustment is quasi legal and makes decisions for the CIty.

Please vote on November 3 for Sherry Roberts  TOUCH 58