Community activist Damian Pardo, a candidate in Miami’s District 2 commission race, has been endorsed by retired political journalist Michael Putney, who recently left WPLG where he was the longtime host of the most popular Sunday morning political show, This Week In South Florida.
“In all my years covering Miami politics, I never endorsed a candidate. Couldn’t do it. But now that I’m retired, I can,” Putney says to open the 30-second spot, on the candidate’s website and on YouTube.
“Damian is a man of high character, absolute honesty,” says Putney, who is also a 47-year resident of the city of Miami. “He is tough, smart and compassionate.
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“He’s also a very successful financial advisor. Wouldn’t the commission need that kind of expertise?”
Probably.
Ladra wants to know who Putney likes in the District 1 race.
That endorsement has got to sting incumbent Commissioner Sabina Covo, who is also a journalist by trade.
The other six candidates are (1) Downtown Neighbors Alliance James Torres, (2) Eddy Leal, former general counsel for Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, (3) jewelry and home decor designer Christi Reeves Tasker, (4) shop owner Alicia Kossick, (5) unknown entity Gabriela Ariana Chirinos and (6) Michael Castro, who got almost 30% of the 2016 vote against former Miami-Dade Commissioner Xavier Suarez.
The election is Nov. 7.
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Were now on the Band Wagon for Pardo? Makes you think as he has taken tens of thousands of $$ from Krusty Carollo for his Gay 8 festival. He met with him at the District office many times to get the money.
Covo is a dud. I challenge anyone to speak to her for 15 minutes and leave the conversation with a different opinion. She is completely incompetent and she has to go. The Miami Dade Dems should endorse Damian this time around. They made a huge mistaking picking Covo in the last election.
Michael Putney chose well. Damian Pardo is intelligent and sincere. He will do what’s best for the city of Miami.
Good on Mr. Putney and congratulations to Damian Pardo. He is the one to support. We need someone who is ethical and brings a balanced perspective to politics and communities. While I do not live in the Magic City, I know Damian and the good qualities he holds as a human and activist. He is the candidate that will bring positive, healthy changes to the City , the district and the County as a whole.