As many 305 elections approach, the pushy PACs proliferate

As many 305 elections approach, the pushy PACs proliferate

It is that season again. PAC season. Forget about the return of Mad Men. All the real drama in South Florida elections is about the return of PAC men. There are some important elections coming up — including the Dolphins stadium referendum, like, tomorrow — and of course that means that the political action committees, which are good […]

Lobby role is central issue in School Board race

Lobby role is central issue in School Board race

While there are five Miami-Dade School Board seats on the ballot this year, only one of the contests so far seems like it could be a real schoolyard fight. Three incumbents — Wilbert Holloway, Martin Karp and Larry Feldman (Ladra’s district member) — are so far unopposed (more on that later). One campaign lost its […]

Martinez vs. Gimenez headline busy year

Martinez vs. Gimenez headline busy year

Ladra’s been asleep at her leash a little too long, but we were resting to catch our breath and strengthen up for the busy and exciting year ahead. That doesn’t mean I’ve been totally absent. A good watchdog always keeps one eye open and it’s been tracking people and reading campaign reports. I had lunch […]

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