Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina Defended Seijas Against the 2006 Recall (Miami-Dade Mayoral Candidate)

THE ROBAINA OF 2006 In 2006, then-Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina sided with then-Commissioner Natacha Seijas against those trying to remove her from office. Robaina was the main supporter in Seijas’ successful defeat of that year’s recall effort. He was able round up support for Seijas from other politicians. Miami-Dade Police Benevolent Association (PBA) union president John Rivera, another long-time Seijas’ ally, came to the defense of Commissioner Seijas. Below is PDF of the letter from Robaina and allies defending Natacha Seijas against the 2006 recall: (Hat tip: AmericaTimes)	Natacha Seijas and her long-time allies: Julio Robaina and unionist John Rivera
ROBAINA’S LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SEIJAS (February 6, 2006): Read the PDF or click the images below to enlarge them:

Translation/Transcription:
	COMMUNITY LEADERS MET TO SUPPORT COMMISSIONER NATACHA SEIJAS During the press conference held today in the City of Hialeah, Mayor Julio Robaina, Yioset Cross and Wayne Slaton, mayors of the cities of Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens and Town of Miami Lakes respectively, explained to the attendees, elected officials and residents of District 13 Miami-Dade County, their support of Commissioner Natacha Seijas. Attached is letter in support of Natacha Seijas. ### February 6, 2006 Dear Residents of District 13, We write this letter in Support of Commissioner Natasha Seijas’ courageous leadership in the County Commission of Miami-Dade and to offer our full support as she continues to serve the residents of District 13 and those of Miami-Dade County.  In particular, we would like to commend Comm. Seijas for her service and commitment to the county since 1993. Furthermore, we urge you to take a stand and join us in supporting Comm. Seijas against the recent “Citizens Recall” which has been initiated in retaliation as a personal vendetta.  This “Citizens Recall” is not only a waste of taxpayer money, but it is being used as an intimidation tool and for personal political advancement.  We condemn this blatant disrespect of taxpayers and residents.  Comm. Seijas has lead many efforts to improve the quality of life and services provided to residents throughout the County.  She has always demonstrated her ability to be a forthright representative of her community before the County. Please join us in support of Comm. Seijas and in a fight to end the deviance of some “community members who wish to tarnish the image of one of the greatest leaders the County Commission has seen, who has fought for Elderly and women’s rights, while trying to help families throughout the county, and to improve the lives of not only her district, but all of Miami-Dade County.  WE HAVE COMPLETE FAITH IN THE INTEGRITY AND COMPETENCY OF COMM. SEIJAS. Mayors Julio Robaina- City of Hialeah Yioset de la Cruz –City of Hialeah Gardens Wayne Slaton — Town of Miami Lakes Councilmembers Eddy Gonzalez Steve Bovo Carlos Hernandez Pepe Yedra Luis Gonzalez Roly Pina Cindy Miel Jose Caragol Roberto Alonso Mary Collins Elmo Urra Jorge Gutierrez Peter Thompson CC5 Councilmembers School Board Member Fla. State Legislator Richard Friedman Frank Bolaños Sen. Rudy Garcia Juan Garcia Perla Tabares Hantman Rep. Ralph Arza Rep. Rene Garcia NW Dade Activitst Julio Garuz
Hialeah press release: http://www.hialeahfl.gov/media/media-room/releases/pdf/2006/2006.02.06-s.pdf

MORE ON THE CANDIDATES: Info for the June 28th election in Miami-Dade County: - Carlos Gimenez’s Record - Julio Robaina’s Record (With links to primary sources)

Did Mayor Julio Robaina Crush Dissent in Hialeah?

UNANIMOUS VOTES – AN EXERCISE IN DICTATORSHIP (Hat tip: RightPoints) Hialeah ordinances got unanimously approved or rejected by the council members while Julio Robaina was Hialeah mayor. Robaina’s record indicates that he learned very well from his mentor, leftist Raul Martinez, to govern the City of Hialeah with an iron grip. Martinez used his power to pulverize with impunity those who challenged him. Under the Robaina administration, council members voted, for the most part, unanimously 7-0 to approve or reject proposed resolutions. When one council member was absent, the score was 6-0. This group-submission happened not only with routine resolutions, but also with crucial ones. E.g., items 5 and 6 on the 2008 agenda (listed below) amended Hialeah’s charter to legalize slot machines (maquinitas). This 2008 ordinance was aggressively championed by Robaina and led to the proliferation of gambling machines in Hialeah. Example: City Council Summary Agenda – April 22, 2008 shows no dissent among council members:
	C. Request permission to utilize Miami-Dade County Bid #8318-5/17, and increase the purchase order issued to Flamingo Oil Company by $7,000…APPROVED (7-0) D. Request permission to utilize City of Tallahassee RFP No. 0233-06-BM-TC, and increase the purchase order issued to Dana Safety Supply, Inc. by $5,000…APPROVED (7-0) E. Request permission to waive competitive bids…and increase the purchase order issued to Fedan Tire Company by $30,000…APPROVED (7-0) F. Request permission to waive competitive bids…and increase the purchase order issued to Maroone Chevrolet by $15,000…APPROVED (7-0) G. Proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk..to enter into a five-year Municipal Lease and Option Contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with E-One, Inc…in an amount not to exceed $404,032.30…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-38 H. Proposed resolution approving a Department of Water and Sewers Submetering Agreement with Alameda Tower 6 Condominium Association, Inc…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-39 I. Proposed resolution amending the operating budget to increase certain line item expenses in Fiscal Year 2007-2008…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-40 J. Proposed resolution authorizing supplemental appropriations to the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 …APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-41 K. Proposed resolution authorizing the transfer of unencumbered appropriation balances…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-42 L. Request permission to award Bid No. 2007/08-3230-00-030, Career Academy Charter School – Framing and Drywall to Budget Construction, Inc….APPROVED (7-0) M. Request permission to waive competitive bids…and award the Light Fixtures for the Career Academy Charter School to HD Supply…APPROVED (7-0) N. Request permission to waive competitive bids…and award the Framing and Drywall Materials for the Career Academy Charter School to AC1 Supply, Inc…APPROVED (7-0) O. Request permission to purchase nine RAD-57 non-invasive carbon monoxide oximetry from Masimo Corporation…APPROVED (7-0) P. Request permission to reject Bid No. 2007/08-3130-12-006…APPROVED (7-0) Q. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount not to exceed $4,000, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-43 R. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount not to exceed $2,611.20, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-44 S. Proposed resolution approving the expenditure totaling an amount not to exceed $2,337.90, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund…APPROVED (7-0) RESO. 08-45 T. Request permission to reject Bid #2007/08-3230-00-028, Academy Charter School – Windows, as no bids were received. Further requesting permission to waive competitive bids, since it is advantageous to the City, and award the Academy Charter School – Windows, to Sunshine Windows Manufacturing, Inc., lowest submitted quotation, for a total amount not to exceed $103,407.36. APPROVED (7-0) U. Request permission to waive competitive bids..and award the Tables and Equipment for the Science Laboratory at the Career Academy Charter School to VWR International…APPROVED (7-0) 3. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance, amending Chapter 2, entitled “ADMINISTRATION”, Article IV. Purchasing and Competitive Bidding…APPROVED (7-0) ORD. 08-28 4. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk..to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County and the City of Hialeah…to lease an irregular-shaped parcel of land…for an initial term of 40 years, for an annual rental rate of $1.00 a year…APPROVED (7-0) ORD. 08-29 5. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance, amending Chapter 18, entitled “Businesses”, and in particular Article III, entitled “Coin- or Currency-Operated Machines”, by revising the Chapter title to “Amusement Machines”…; by revising and renaming Hialeah Code § 18-65, now entitled “Licensing System”, to provide licensing of all amusement machines for business owners… APPROVED (7-0) ORD. 08-30 6. Second reading and public hearing of proposed ordinance, amending Chapter 86 entitled “Taxation”, Article II. Occupational License Tax, and in particular, revising Hialeah Code § 86-43 entitled “Schedule of Fees”, to establish a schedule of fees and to provide a licensing system to include the issuance of occupational licenses of amusement machines for each amusement machine located within the City, establish a fee of $500 for each type II amusement machine, effective immediately, and a fee of $600 for each type II amusement machine…APPROVED (7-0) ORD. 08-31 7. First reading of proposed ordinance, amending Chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division 33. NBD Neighborhood Business District, by revising Hialeah Code § 98-1627, entitled “Purpose”, to delete industrial land use classifications…APPROVED (7-0) 8. First reading of proposed ordinance, amending Chapter 98 entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division 22. M-1 Industrial District, and in particular, revising Hialeah Code § 98-1371, entitled “Permitted Uses” to include automobile, motorcycle and truck storage as a permitted use…APPROVED (7-0) 9. First reading of proposed ordinance, consenting to the first renewal requested by T-Mobile South, LLC, formerly known as Omnipoint Holdings, Inc., of the ground lease for a wireless communications facility located at Babcock Park…APPROVED (7-0) 9.1 First reading of proposed ordinance, amending Chapter 98, entitled “Zoning”, Article V. Zoning District Regulations, Division 16. C-2 Liberal Retail Commercial District, of the Code of Ordinances and in particular, revising Hialeah Code § 98-1111, entitled “Permitted Uses”…APPROVED (7-0)
Primary Source: Hialeah Council: http://www.hialeahfl.gov/dep/council/

MORE ON THE CANDIDATES: Info for the June 28th election in Miami-Dade County: - Carlos Gimenez’s Record - Julio Robaina’s Record (With links to primary sources)

PRODUCTS MADE FROM OIL

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MAKE OUR LIFE EASIER Environmentalists want us to stop using oil, even though petroleum products make our life easier — to fuel airplanes and cars, to heat our homes, and to make products like medicines and plastics. Besides fuel oil and gasoline, there are many other products that derive from petroleum: asphalt, paraffin wax, lubricating oils, engine coolant, polyesters, vinyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol, acrylic fiber, lubricants, adhesives, corrosion control chemicals, cosmetics, flavorings, fragrances, food additives, inks, printing supplies, packaging, bottles, paint, resins, cleaning agents, pharmaceuticals, etc. What is the environmentalists’ idea to replace all these petroleum products? USAGE OF SOME PETRO PRODUCTS: • Liquids used in paints and printing inks • Oil and greases used to keep car engines and other machines running smoothly • Waxes used in making candles, packages, matches, polishes, crayons, and candy • Petroleum jelly used in medical products, skin-care products, and make-up • Asphalt used for paving roads, and materials for roofing and flooring • Synthetic rubber used in hoses • Synthetic fibers used in carpets, clothing, and shoes • Medicine: aspirin and antihistamines • Life-saving medical supplies: artificial hearts, heart valve replacements, and pacemakers • Chemicals: pesticides • Detergents: laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid
SOME EVERYDAY PRODUCTS MADE FROM OIL:

Agriculture • plastic ties • row cover • irrigation piping • polyethylene • polypropylene • bags and packaging • pesticides and herbicides • food preservatives • fertilizers Automotive • antifreeze • flat tire fix • street paving (asphalt) • car battery cases • coolant • motor oil • tires • loud speakers • bearing grease • sports car bodies • traffic cones • car enamel • brake fluid • dashboards • windshield wipers • visors • car sound insulation • oil filters • car seats • convertible tops • fan belts • gasoline Clothing and Textiles • ballet tights • nylon cord • polyester clothing • permanent press clothing. • beads • bracelets • pantyhose • nylon zippers • plastic hangers • purses • thongs and flip flops • earrings • ribbons • fake fur • windbreakers • sandals • garment bags • shoe laces • rain coats • iron-on patches • sneakers • sweaters • sofa pillow material • tote bags • umbrellas Sports and Hobbies • backpacks • fishing lures • air mattresses • cameras • beach balls • fishing poles • hang gliders • vinyl cases • footballs • glue containers • puzzles • darts • Frisbees • golf ball and golf bags • shotgun shells • ear plugs • knitting needles • waterproof clothing • stadium cushions • earphones • yarn • kites • tennis racquets • fabric dye • decoys • lifejackets • nylon strings • face protectors • volley balls • model cars • plastic water guns • fishing bobbers • soccer balls • oil paints • parachutes • fishing cylume • light sticks • earphones • playing cards • photographs • monofilament fishing lines • diving boards • poker chips • goggles • rollerskate/skateboard wheels • whistles • guitar strings • picks • rafts • ice chests • tents • sleeping bags • pole vaulting poles • motorcycle helmets • skis, water skis • rubber cement • plastic flowerpots • hot tub covers • sails • snorkels • monkey bars • photo albums • wet suits • flippers • tennis balls • boats • insulated boots Infants and Children • acrylic toys • baby oil • laundry baskets • waterproof pants • baby aspirin • bath soap • mittens • pacifiers • baby blankets • bibs • rattles • doubleknit shirts • baby bottles • disposable diapers • baby shoes • teething rings • nipples and binkies • dolls • stuffed animals • baby lotion	Health Care • allergy medication • cotton-tipped swabs • inhalers • liquid Pepto-Bismol • aspirin • first aid cream • lancets • pill cases • band aids • first aid kits • latex gloves • prescription bottles • burn lotion • glycerin • mosquito spray • rubbing alcohol • chap stick • heart valve replacement • nasal decongestant • surgical tape • syringes • Vaseline • antiseptics • hearing aids • anesthetics • artificial limbs • eyeglasses and sunglasses • antihistamines • cortisone • vaporizers • denture adhesives • laxatives • Bactine • oxygen masks • stethoscopes • prescription glasses • cough syrup • hearing aids Kitchen and Household • vinegar bottles • egg cartons • meat trays • trash bags • breadboxes • freezer containers • melamine dishware • tumblers • cake decorations • jars • microwave dishes • utensils • candles • freezer bags • milk jugs • vacuum bottles • coasters • gelatin molds • nylon spatulas • wax paper • coffee pots • ice cream scoops • oven bags • mops • drinking cups • ice trays • plastic containers • fabric softener • detergent bottles • plastic table service • drain stoppers • dish drainers • lunch boxes • pudding molds • sponges • dish scrubbers • brushes • baggies • drinking straws • Styrofoam • paper cup dispensers • measuring cups • Teflon coated pans • table cloths • refrigerator shelves Beauty • cologne • hair brushes • lipstick • permanent wave curlers • perfume • hair color • mascara • petroleum jelly • comb • foam rubber curlers • shampoo • contact lenses and cases • hair spray • hand lotion • shaving foam • hair dryers • shoe inserts • dentures • body lotion • face masks • skin cleanser • deodorants • moisturizing cream • soap holders • disposable razors • leather conditioner • mouthwash • sunglasses • facial toner • lens cleanser • nail polish • sunscreen • tooth brushes • toothpaste tubes • vitamins • synthetic wigs • bubble bath • soap capsules	Furnishings • carpet padding • Naugahyde • Venetian blinds • TV cabinets • extension cords • picture frames • flocked wallpaper • shower doors • Formica • refrigerator lining • vinyl wallpaper • curtains • kitchen carpet • shag carpet • welcome mats • fan blades • lamps • shower curtain • patio furniture • swings • linoleum • upholstery • rugs Building and Home • caulking material • light switch plates • plungers • faucet washers • clotheslines • measuring tape • polyurethane stain • water pipes • electric saws • paintbrushes • propane bottles • wood floor cleaner/wax • vinyl electrical tape • plastic pipe • shingles (asphalt) • light panels • garden hoses • plastic wood spackling paste • awnings • glazing compound • Plexiglas • spray paint • enamel • epoxy paint • artificial turf • folding doors • floor wax • glue • house paint • paint rollers • toilet seats • water pipes • putty • solvents • roofing material • plywood adhesive • sockets • propane Office Supplies • ball point pens • diskettes • thermometer • Ink • computers • business card holders • copiers • waste baskets • calculators • printer cartridges • microfilm • name tags • binders • erasers • rulers • scotch tape • magic markers • telephones Miscellaneous • ash trays • dog food dishes • toolboxes • CDs and DVDs • balloons • dog leashes • tape recorders • synthetic rubber • bubble gum • dog toys • flashlights • nylon ropes • bungee straps • flight bags • disposable lighters • cassette player • flea collars • flutes • lighter fluid • cigarette cases • electric blankets • tool racks • name tags • cigarette filters • ammonia • newspaper tubes • calibrated containers • insect repellent • phonograph records (vinyl) • crayons • ice buckets • dyes • pillows • credit cards • flashlights • fly swatters • plastic cup holders • dice • movie and camera film • k-resin • rain bonnets • luggage • video cassettes • charcoal lighter • rayon • safety glasses, gloves, hats • shoe polish • signs • cassette tapes • toys • watch bands • waterproof boots • shopping bags • bedspreads • checkbooks • covers • tobacco pouches • clothes hangers • flea collars • flavors • masking tape • safety flares • flags • butane

2011 ELECTION RESULTS: Miami-Dade Mayor, Amendments, Commissioner (May 24, 2011)

Here are the election results – 100.00% precincts reporting. News: -Robaina (33.66%) and Gimenez (28.83%) advance to runoff election scheduled for June 28, 2011. -Llorente conceded.

Data as of:	10:48PM
Registered Voters:	1,218,291
Ballots Casts:	189,855
Voter Turnout:	15.58%

COUNTY MAYOR	Percent	Votes
Wilbur ‘Short Stop’ Bell	1.19%	2,224
Roosevelt Bradley	3.84%	7,172
Luther ‘Luke’ Campbell	11.07%	20,663
Jose ‘Pepe’ Cancio	2.85%	5,322
Carlos Gimenez	28.83%	53,803
Farid Khavari	0.40%	747
Jeffrey Lampert	1.37%	2,561
Eddie Lewis	0.67%	1,242
Marcelo Llorente	14.84%	27,699
Gabrielle Redfern	1.27%	2,377
Julio Robaina	33.66%	62,829

AMENDMENTS (winners)	Percent	Votes
Commission Salaries, Term Limits
No	70.88%	126,356
Prohibiting Lobbying by Elected Officials
Yes	50.05%	85,115
Charter Review Task Force
No	60.24%	103,709
Inspector General
No	52.28%	90,722
Power of Commission; No Strong Mayor
No	63.28%	108,614
Sworn Affidavit on Petitions
No	70.97%	121,368

COMMISSIONER, District #13 (winner)	Percent	Votes
Esteban Bovo	73.67%	13,360

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, District 110 (winner)	Percent	Votes
Jose Oliva (REP)	42.27%	3,780

2011 Miami-Dade Voter Guide: Mayoral Candidates & Amendments (May 24th Election)

UPDATE: See Election Results here.

BACKGROUND OF THE 11 MAYORAL CANDIDATES Candidates’ biography, party affiliation, votes, record, campaign finance, contributions to other politicians, arrests (if any), opinions, etc…with links to primary sources so you can see it for yourself.

2011 MAYORAL CANDIDATES
		Wilbur Bell		Roosevelt Bradley		Luther Campbell
Jose “Pepe” Cancio		Carlos A. Gimenez		Farid A. Khavari		Jeffrey Lampert
Eddie Lewis		Marcelo Llorente		Gabrielle Redfern		Julio A. Robaina

AMENDMENTS Amendments’ Analysis

Carlos GIMENEZ: LIBERAL VOTES, DONORS, RECORD (Links to his votes) (2011 Miami-Dade Mayoral Candidate)

Updated by FactReal on June 28, 2011
A CONSERVATIVE? So, you think Gimenez is a conservative because he has adopted the Tea-Party parlance, i.e., lower taxes, term limits, power to the voters, etc. But his record shows he has sponsored many liberal legislations, i.e., prohibiting Trans Fats in restaurants, furthering environmentalist-controlling measures, conditioning commissioners’ 8-year term with salary increase, etc. Gimenez also voted against SB1070 Arizona law and urged Obama to pass an immigration reform (a.k.a. Amnesty for illegals). He also voted against offshore oil drilling, even though Cuba plans to drill for oil less than 75 miles off the Florida Keys and deeper than BP’s Deepwater Horizon well. Either Gimenez was pandering to leftists or he doesn’t understand how these liberal policies hurt the county and the nation. Would a true conservative do that? SHORT BIOGRAPHY A quick view of this candidate’s experience, position on issues, legislations, votes, campaign finance, etc.
	CARLOS GIMENEZ ● Was Miami-Dade County commissioner for District 7 from November 2, 2004 through April 12, 2011 when he resigned to run for county mayor. ● Was City of Miami manager from May 2000 to January 2003. ● Spent 25 years with City of Miami Dept. of Fire-Rescue: Started as firefighter at the age of 20. Was Miami’s fire chief the last nine years at the dept. (1991 – 2000) ● Completed his Bachelor’s Degree in public administration in 1999 at Barry University – Miami. NEW: ● Carlos Gimenez Endorsed by Muslims, Gays, and Leftists NEW: ● Carlos Gimenez Voted for SLOT MACHINES Contracts NEW: ● Carlos GIMENEZ Voted for Red Light Traffic Cameras NEW: ● Carlos Gimenez Wanted More Powers for Commissioners NEW: ● Carlos Gimenez Oversaw the Failed Transit System
$5 Million Pension NEW: ● Will receive a $5 MILLION PENSION Paid by Taxpayers Gimenez receives $126,810-a-year government pension paid mostly by taxpayers for the rest of his life. If he gets that pension for 40 years, he will receive $5,072,400. Gimenez will receive an additional lifetime pension for his work as County commissioner. Pro-Homosexual Agenda ● Advanced the gay agenda - Co-sponsored and passed a 2008 ordinance to benefit homosexuals - Advocated against the 2008 Florida Marriage Protection Amendment (a.k.a. Amendment 2) to define marriage between one man and one woman - Received the endorsement from the gay organization, SAVE Dade, on June 2, 2011 - Received SAVE Dade‘s Champions of Equality Award in 2009 - Was more than happy to attended a gay event organized by SAVE Dade - Is donor/member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation5 - Seen by gays as someone who will advance their agenda According to SAVE Dade, the homosexual-activist group, Carlos Gimenez supports: • A trans-inclusive Human Rights Ordinance; • Ensuring and expanding the rights of Domestic Partners; • Instituting a County-wide LGBT advisory board; and • Keeping adoption legal for parents who are gay and lesbian. Photos and details here. Oversaw Failed Transit Projects (i.e., half-penny sales tax for new transit lines) ● Was assigned vice-chair of the Commissioners’ Regional Transportation Committee, which oversees the county’s transportation system — the same transportation system that was going to be modernized by the 2002 half-cent sales tax. Yes, the infamous half-penny sales tax that they were going to use to supposedly build new miles of bus service and 90-miles of new Metrorail extensions like the elusive East-West and North Corridors. (The East-West Corridor, the Metrorail extension that would run from the Miami International Airport to the FIU campus on 8 SW Street; and the North Corridor that would run north up to the Broward County line.) As of October 2010, they had collected almost $1.4 billion in transit surtax, but most was spent on bloated salaries, excessive staff and maintenance of existing operations. The county and the cities have misspent these tax dollars. Pro-Union ● Endorsed by union
VOTES Proposed or co-sponsored legislations: A Conservative? Although Gimenez and the local media want to convince Miamians that Gimenez is conservative, his record shows a different picture. Would a conservative sponsor these leftist proposals: Raise Commissioners’ Salaries (Commissioners already get $55,388 in benefits + perks + $1 million budget, etc.) On 3/25/2011 commissioners Heyman and Bell sponsored the latest amendment for the May 24 ballot to raise commissioners’ salary, but Gimenez has been proposing this raise in the past: ● To raise commissioners’ salaries (PDF) in 10/29/2010 – but it was withdrawn 11 days later. ● To raise commissioners’ salaries, 7/18/2008 ● To raise commissioners’ salary (PDF), 11/6/2007 More Power to the Commissioners ● To return to the commission the powers previously transferred to the Mayor (PDF), 5/10/2010 Red-Light Cameras at Intersections ● To install Red Light Cameras (PDF), 10/7/2009 ● To install Red Light Cameras (PDF), 6/24/2008 ● To use Red Light Cameras at intersections (PDF), 9/25/2007 ● To install cameras at intersections (PDF), 11/2/2006 Limit Amendment #2 – Right to bear arms ● To impose an assault weapons ban (PDF), 9/17/2007 Telling People What Not to Eat ● To prohibit county from using Trans Fat (PDF), 2/28/2007 ● To ban Trans Fats in restaurants (PDF), 2/16/2007 More Taxes ● To eliminate loop hole preventing property transfers to be taxed (PDF), 2/6/2007 Global Warming (There is plenty of info demonstrating that Global Warming is a hoax, Gimenez still insisted in furthering this manipulative and failed agenda) ● To join the Chicago Climate Exchange to reduce greenhouse gas (PDF), 2/5/2007 ● To seek grants for ethanol fleet vehicles to encourage demand for alternative fuels (PDF), 2/1/2007 ● To give tax exemption for solar energy (PDF), 1/2/2007 ● To create Climate Change Advisory Task Force, 4/13/2006 ● To support development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, 3/30/2006 Gambling ● To call for special election to authorize slot machines, 1/24/2005
Voted to support these resolutions: Against Oil Independence ● Voted against offshore oil drilling Pro-Illegal Immigration ● Voted for Amnesty for illegals and against SB1070 Arizona law ● Supported Michelle Obama’s intrusive “Health” Program Voted for Michelle’s Obama intrusive campaign with the misleading title “Communities Putting Prevention to Work” to supposedly combat obesity (that is, to tell us what to eat, drink, buy…), 10/5/2010 (Votes) This sound very altruistic, but don’t be fooled. Politicians are infringing on our private lives and on our parental rights ever so more: School officials ban lunches from home…and confiscate snacks, Boston Mayor bans soda, NY State won’t allow kids to play kickball but gives them condoms, Michelle Obama tells restaurants to cut the butter…and hide the French fries, etc. Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive…those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. — C.S. Lewis Here is the Truth behind Michelle Obama’s Obesity Campaign — it’s a power grab masquerading as a public health crusade.
Good Votes ● Voted against raising property taxes as proposed by then-mayor Carlos Alvarez, 9/23/2010 ● Voted against the Marlins ballpark
CAMPAIGN FINANCES Donations to his 2011 campaign for Miami-Dade County Mayor: ● Via Miami-Dade Election Department’s Voter Focus Donations to his campaigns for Miami-Dade County Commissioner: ● 2004 | 2008

OTHER CANDIDATE: Info for the June 28th election in Miami-Dade County: ● Julio Robaina’s Record (With links to primary sources)

Hialeah Mayor Julio ROBAINA: LIBERAL RECORD, DONORS, VIDEOS (2011 Miami-Dade Mayoral Candidate)

Updated by FactReal on June 28, 2011
	Julio A. Robaina ● Former Mayor of the City of Hialeah A CONSERVATIVE? So, you think Robaina is a conservative because he has adopted the Tea-Party parlance, i.e., lower taxes, term limits, power to the voters, etc. But his record prove he is anything but not a conservative – not even a fiscally conservative. Click the links below for more details. We provide links to primary sources, when possible, so you can verify the information for yourself.

● ROBAINA USED OBAMA’S STIMULUS & GOVT. PORK This is the reason Robaina can claim he has not raised taxes in Hialeah – he has been using other people’s money to finance his pet projects. - Uses Obama’s “stimulus” money to finance projects (Just like Charlie Crist) - Admits using Obama’s so-called stimulus to finance Hialeah projects - Buys votes with taxpayer money ● ROBAINA – AN ENVIRONMENTALIST Robaina believes in global warming and pushes the “green” agenda in Hialeah - Indoctrinating kids with environmental fallacies - Pushing “green” environmental agenda - Giving showerheads away to “save the planet” - Video: Robaina Indoctrinating our Kids with the “Green” Agenda No rational person wants to destroy their own habitat, but it is wrong when politicians use government muscle to impose on Americans their apocalyptic beliefs in the theory of “man-made global warming” which relies on questionable science. They want kids to hate oil. Did they teach the kids that to be truly “green” they will have to get rid of all these petroleum-based products? Could McDonad’s go into schools with the trojan horse lofty goal to eradicate world hunger and tell the kids to buy only products with the McDonald’s logo or seal of approval?
● INDOCTRINATING OUR KIDS WITH LEFTIST FALLACIES Julio Robaina’s School Events just like in Cuba (Photos) Robaina and other local politicians making our kids participate in events just like in Cuba. The truth behind the “International Walk to School Day.”
● ROBAINA’S WRONG DECISIONS He supported the Marlins Stadium deal that taxpayers will have to pay for generations On March 23, 2009, Robaina went in front of the Miami-Dade commission to express his support for the stadium. The commissioners’ minutes of that meeting indicate: “Mayor Julio Robaina, City of Hialeah, noted he supported this proposed resolution. He pointed out the City of Hialeah had voted in straw ballots since 1999 in favor of the Marlins staying in the County. He noted the Marlins and Major League Baseball had committed to dedicated funding sources for the baseball academy in Hialeah to serve the youth of South Florida.” Flip flops on his Marlins stadium support (Video) Video shows his two stances. (Commission video, mark 3:00)
● ROBAINA & SEIJAS Robaina Defended Seijas Against the 2006 Recall ● ROBAINA’S IRON GRIP? He crushed dissent and opposing views Hialeah ordinances got unanimously approved or rejected by the council members while Julio Robaina was Hialeah mayor. Robaina’s record indicates that he learned very well from his mentor, leftist Raul Martinez, to govern the City of Hialeah with an iron grip. Martinez used his power to pulverize with impunity those who challenged him. Under the Robaina administration, council members voted, for the most part, unanimously 7-0 to approve or reject proposed resolutions. When one council member was absent, the score was 6-0. Read details here.
NEW: ● PROPOSAL Robaina’s Economic Plan (June 20, 2011) Via his website: http://juliorobaina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/a-vision-and-plan-for-our-economic-future.pdf
FINANCIALS ● Campaign contributions ● His detailed list of his investments (Page 8). (Shouldn’t these financial statements be audited to make the candidates are telling the truth?) ● Received contributions from illegal gaming (Includes links to public records)

Robaina talks about his Investments and Ponzi schemer Luis Felipe Perez We can’t find any documents proving Robaina is under investigation by the federal authorities. The accusers (i.e., most of the local media) bear the burden of proof, but they have not provided one…just allegations. Voters deserve to know the truth.

(Interview in Spanish – same topic) Robaina Habla sobre sus Inversiones y el Estafador Luis Felipe Perez

OTHER CANDIDATE: Info for the June 28th election in Miami-Dade County: - Carlos Gimenez’s Record (or Short version) (With links to primary sources)

Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina’s Contributions from Illegal Gaming (Links to records) (Miami-Dade Mayoral Candidate)

There have been many news reports about the cozy relationship between Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and the industry of video gaming machines (a.k.a. slot machines, maquinitas). These machines, which many consider gambling, have proliferated in Hialeah under Robaina’s administration. Public records indicate persons linked to illegal gambling and other shady businesses have donated to Building a Brighter Future, a political action committee (PAC) created by Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina. They have also contributed to PACs formed by Robaina’s friends. PAC: Building a Brighter Future CHAIRMAN: Julio Robaina (See Registered Agent Appointment – 2/9/2009) CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED: (See the Florida Div. of Elections – Campaign Finance) Date Amount Contributor Name Occupation 02/03/2009 $3,000.00 ABREU SPORT AMUSEMENT CORP. ENTERTAINMENT 03/16/2009 $10,000.00 CABRERIZO TOMAS REAL ESTATE INVESTOR INFORMATION ABOUT CONTRIBUTORS: Abreu Sport Amusement Corp. Jesus Abreu was the owner of Abreu Sport Amusement Corp. until April 2000 when he transferred the company to his wife Odalys Abreu. According to news reports 1, Jesus Abreu “pleaded guilty of operating an illegal gambling house in 2002 and 2007.” Tomas Cabrerizo 2 “NEW YORK — Tomas Cabrerizo, the chief executive officer of a Miami-based sourcing company called Trends Clothing, was among 25 people arrested by law enforcement authorities last Thursday in what they described as a major organized-crime bust. Cabrerizo was charged with federal counts of racketeering conspiracy and illegal gambling, according to papers filed with the U.S. District Court in Miami by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Authorities also charged Jose Miguel Battle Sr., whom they described as the head of Miami’s Cuban Mafia, and his son, Jose Miguel Battle Jr. The elder Battle was arrested in a grocery store, while his son was taken from a cruise ship, according to reports in The Miami Herald. The 25 defendants were charged with running what the U.S. Attorney’s office, in a statement, called “The Corporation,” an organized-crime ring that conducted gambling operations known as bolita, trafficked in illegal drugs, stole and resold merchandise and backed up its operations through violence and intimidation. “The indictment alleges that the corporation laundered these illicit profits through various ‘puppet’ companies in the Miami area and through the development of a casino in Lima, Peru,” the statement said.” PAC: The Truth For Our Community CHAIRMAN: Julio Ponce who is a political ally and close friend of Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and the director of the Hialeah Housing Authority. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED: (See Miami-Dade Elections Dept.’s Voter Focus- List of All Contributions): Date Amount Contributor Name Occupation 6/12/2008 $10,000.00 JESUS R NAVARRO investor INFORMATION ABOUT CONTRIBUTORS: Jesus Navarro “Robaina was pivotal in pushing ordinances that allowed for the use of these machines in question. One operator of particular interest is Jesus Navarro, who currently holds 81 of 405 gaming licenses issued by the City of Hialeah. Navarro is also said to have numerous other gaming companies under the names of several of his family members, including All American Amusements, Inc., based out of Hialeah that coincidentally jointly listed with individuals with the same Navarro surname.” 3 Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina “issued a proclamation to honor one of the city’s leading gaming-machine owners, declaring April 25, 2006, “Jesus Navarro Day.”” 4 “Navarro, the owner of All American Amusements whom Robaina honored in 2006; his son Christian Navarro, an owner of Wildfire Amusements, and establishments housing their machines have pitched in more than $8,000, campaign reports show.” 4 PAC: Informing Our Community: The Truth CHAIRMAN: Julio Ponce who is a political ally and close friend of Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and the director of the Hialeah Housing Authority. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED: (See Miami-Dade Elections Dept.’s Voter Focus- List of All Contributions): Date Amount Contributor Name Occupation 4/13/2009 $3,000.00 GP AMUSEMENTS INC. ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION ABOUT CONTRIBUTORS: GP Amusement Orlando Cordoves, part owner of GP Amusement: “A Robaina contributor and maquinita owner operating in Hialeah…Orlando Cordoves, part owner of GP Amusement…was charged in a 2004 federal gambling racketeering case that targeted the so-called “Cuban Mafia’’ led by Jose M. Battle. But his name has been expunged from the federal court records and, according to his attorney, Rick Diaz, charges were dismissed. Cordoves, relatives and his companies have contributed $2,950 to Robaina’s campaign — and $500 was returned by the Robaina campaign. Cordoves previously contributed to Robaina’s 2009 campaign. Cordoves has been an active proponent of maquinitas.” 4 NEWS SOURCES: 1. CBSMiami, Miami Police Chief Accuses Mayor Of Interfering, December 31, 2010, http://miami.cbslocal.com/2010/12/31/miami-police-chief-accuses-mayor-of-interfering/ 2. WWD Tuesday, Feds Indict Trends CEO In Organized Crime Raid, March 23, 2004, http://www.wwd.com/media/issues/2004/03/23/issue-81759.pdf 3. Shark Tank, Robaina Raises $600K, But Questions Still Loom Over Illegal Gaming in Hialeah, April 2, 2011, http://shark-tank.net/2011/04/02/robaina-raises-600k-but-questions-still-loom-over-illegal-gaming-in-hialeah/ 4. America Times, Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina’s Connection to Slot Machine Industry, May 4, 2011, http://americatimes.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/hialeah-mayor-julio-robainas-connection-to-slot-machine-industry/ MORE - Reuters, “Cuban mafia” chieftain sentenced in Miami, March 16, 2007, http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/03/16/us-usa-cubanmafia-idUSN1623953320070316 - El Nuevo Herald, Donaciones de campaña del sector de maquinitas, March 27, 2011, http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2011/03/26/v-fullstory/910727/donaciones-de-campana-del-sector.html - El Nuevo Herald, La campaña de Robaina acapara recaudaciones, April 27, 2011, http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2011/04/26/v-fullstory/929727/la-campana-de-robaina-acapara.html

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