Political novice to take on Rodstrom
A law student who has never run for political office in the past has filed paperwork indicating he will challenge Broward County Commissioner John Rodstrom in 2008.
Mark Morales, 30, will graduate from Nova Southeastern University's law school in May.
"I'm about to finish school,'' said the Davie resident. "I figured it was time that I ran for something.''
Rodstrom has been a county commissioner since 1992. The district spans Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Plantation.
A key issue in the campaign will likely be the candidates' views on airport expansion. In June, commissioners voted to lengthen the south runway. Rodstrom was on the losing side of that vote and has been a frequent critic of airport expansion.
Morales said he supports airport expansion.
"I understand South Florida is very dependent on tourism,'' he said.
Both candidates are Democrats.
Posted by Amy Sherman at 11:52 AM on November 6, 2007 in Broward Politics | Permalink
Well I certainly hope now that he's finished school he'll be able to devote more time to the basics of community involvement, like voting.
Although a registered voters since 2002, he's only been able to make himself available to vote in the November general elections.
Novice is one thing, failing to participate in the most basic of civic responsibilities is quite another.
Posted by: Bill | November 06, 2007 at 04:25 PM
How about getting a job first, little boy? Become a contributor to the system, rather than one who takes from it.
It's funny. Even before finishing the article, I guessed that he was a Democrat.
Posted by: WooWooWoo | November 27, 2007 at 09:29 AM