The only County Commissioner mentioned in Deisy Cabrera’s Notebook: Lynda Bell. By Geniusofdespair

From Deisy Cabrera's notebook, the boletera awaiting trial for illegally collecting absentee ballots. It says:  Mario de Ovides "Campaign Bell". This was written about August 8, 2010. Deisy was using an old calendar.Also in Deisy's notebook...

Homestead’s Wendy Lobos Forms an ECO. By Geniusofdespair

 Keep an eye on the Good Government Now ECO formed by former Homestead Councilwoman Wendy Lobos.  I thought that ECO's are now outlawed, maybe just for State  elections? Don't know. Anyway, I will be watching this one.  Coincidentally,...

Lynda Bell’s Chief of Staff Answers Your Questions About Housing Project Named After Bell’s Mother. By Geniusofdespair

I submitted questions, submitted by one reader, to Lynda Bell's office regarding a posting of my previous public request on the Marilyn Hope project. To refresh your memory, that is the affordable housing project named after Lynda Bell's mother...

County Commissioner Lynda Bell’s Luncheon with the Old Folks. By Geniusofdespair

The Lynda Bell luncheon was a huge success. There were 3 buffet tables, 15 raffle (TV's, gift cards, cakes) and 4 free tickets to the Marlin's game for everyone. About 200 people showed up. I hope her Mayor Gimenez fundraiser was a success as...

What Kind of Scheme is Being Hatched at the County? By Geniusofdespair

Lynda Bell is one of Mayor Gimenez's new BFF's. As I reported Recently Gimenez is holdling a fundraiser for Lynda Bell, the Commissioner in district 8. Why does Gimenez 'owe' Lynda? Do Mayor's usually hold fundraisers? They might endorse...but...

Do RSVP for The Lynda Bell Senior Luncheon. By Geniusofdespair

Yes, if you are going to subject yourself to the 2 and half hours of torture-for-food by attending this event, you had better RSVP. I heard a rumor that ONLY Cutler Bay Residents need apply. Homestead and Palmetto Bay residents, I have been...

Mayor Gimenez Holds Fundraiser for Lynda Bell. By Geniusofdespair

Brian? Is that you?Got this email from Brian Goldmeir - ICK, the Mayor is such a disappointment:I hope you are having a great Friday Afternoon!  I wanted to let you know about a fundraiser that Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be hosting for his...

Siltek: Contractor Hired to Build the Miami Marilyn Hope – Lynda Bell Affordable Housing project.

I looked at the Siltek website. They are charged with the actual contracting on the development: Marilyn Hope Senior Affordable Housing Building. I looked up the address of their corporate offices. Here are two pictures from Google maps. One...

More On Lynda Bell’s Affordable Housing for Seniors in Cutler Bay. By Geniusofdespair

It  was a surprise to me to find out that Bell had so much power to spend $10.5 Million of bond money. Her aide Eddie said: "After many presentations/solicitations Commissioner Bell made the decision to proceed with this project specifically."...

Eddie Borrego’s Response to Post About Bell. By Geniusofdespair

Chief of Staff to Lynda Bell:Thanks in advance for your request for response.In fulfilling your request (I NEVER MADE ONE, MY EMAIL WAS FORWARDED, BUT I AM HAPPY TO HAVE THE INFORMATION EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN'T ADDRESS HOW THE DEVELOPER WAS PICKED),...