Brodie Wins District D. Newcomer Wasserman Takes District A. With only 50 votes separating long-time commissioner, Becky Tooley and newcomer Jeffrey Wasserman, the latter will take the dais next week. Voters will decide three things Tuesday. First, to elect a candidate to District D.
Second, to elect a candidate to District A. Third, to eliminate the appointment process for commissioners in the City Charter. But rather an appointment process whereby the Seat was advertised to residents of District D and a candidate was chosen by city commissioners.
The Charter amendment Tuesday prevents that from happening again. At the time, commissioners selected John Brodie from a field of five. Now to keep his seat, Brodie faces Alfred Delgado and Nancy Fry on the ballot Tuesday as a first-time candidateβnot a re-elect.
Tooley has been in office for more than 20 years and has made Coconut Creek her life. SMCX [],e. In a hotly contested race, Nancy Fry pulls ahead of the pack, landing one of 36 endorsements nationwide from Run For Something, an organization devoted to helping young progressives run for down-ballot races. The median age of the residents of the city of Coconut Creek is 40 years old.
Most importantly, Fry has the support of her two young children, ages 7 and 10, and her husband, David. Here, Wasserman answers questions relevant to city government and his role as city commissioner if elected. He shares what he likes most about the City and his unique qualifications to serve. What are some of the strengths you see in the city commission today?
