Cllick here for STORM TRACKING: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Click here to MONITOR YOUR BEACHES: http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/beachcams.htm
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Go to the Alliance web broadcast channel to view monthly meetings: www.livestream.com/allianceofdelray
Next General Meeting:
Wednesday September 11, 2013 9/11 Memorial Meeting
also
Elected Officials Preparing Us for the Upcoming 2014 Legislative Session
"What Happened in 2013 that will Impact 2014 Legislation"
Also, status reports from County Administrators, Elected Officials and Current Information Vital to Your Community
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Monthly Meetings Include Distinguished Speakers and Status Reports from County Administrators, Elected Officials and Current Information vital to your Community
and Homestead Exemption Outreach at each meeting. Click on the following for more information:
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INFORMATION
South County Civic Center
Jog Road, Delray Beach
Doors Open 9 AM
Bagels and Coffee Served
Meeting Begins 9:30 AM The Public Is Always Welcome
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HOA/COA SUMMIT presented by the ALLIANCE and BECKER & POLIAKOFF
Photo: from left: Alliance Vice President Stan Goodman; Alliance Director Carol Klausner; Alliance Executive Vice President Lori Vinikoor; Kenneth Direktor of Becker & Poliakoff; and Alliance Board Assistant Rhoda Griefer. Mr. Direktor spoke on a variety of topics of vital interest to COA's and HOA's. The April 24, 2013 event was well attended and the community leaders in attendance were well satisfied with the information and the Attorney Q&A session.
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Tech Squad Records Monthly Meetings Live
Alliance Tech Squad from Left:Lori Vinikoor, Alliance 1st VP; Ken Markowitz, Tech Expert; Al Hamlin, Tech Expert
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2012 School Year Begins Well for Community Children with
Donation from Alliance for School Supplies
 Stan Kalish (left) and Carol Klausner (right), Alliance Board members presented a check to April Hazamy (center), Caring Kitchen Program Director & Client Advocate. These Alliance of Delray donated funds will be used for back to school supplies and clothing for the young people in need in Delray Beach. Photo by Mort Mazor
ALLIANCE HOLDS INAUGURAL CITY MEETING
at Old School Square the first of many to come
THANK YOU PHONE SQUAD MEMBERS! 
Phone Squad Members
*Phyllis Levine*June Ross*Muriel & Sanford Sturm*Muriel & Solomon Reiffe* Marge Intrator* Carol Milberg* Beverly Silverman* Rhoda Greifer*Norma Arnold (Phone Squad Chairperson)*Bernice Miller* Arthur Robb*Phyllis Nardone*Barbara Krugman*Jessica Parker*Carol Klausner*Jean, Lou DePrisco
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2011 ANNUAL BREAKFAST ENJOYED BY ALL: HERE IS A PHOTO ESSAY OF THE EVENT
ALLIANCE PRESENTS PHENOMENAL END OF SESSION MEETING
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT
 May 16, 2011 Vizcaya Clubhouse in Delray Beach. Photo from left: Alliance Pres. Bob Schulbaum opens meeting and presents Congressman Ted Deutch. Seated from left are Margie J Walden, Alliance Exec. VP; Rep. Bill Hager; Rep. Lori Berman; Rep. Steve Perman; Rep. Irv Slosberg; Senator Maria Sachs; Barbara Zee, Alliance VP Legislative Affairs. Photo Copyright 2011 Lori Vinikoor All Rights Reserved. If You Missed This Important Meeting, Here are the YouTube Videos of Your Elected Officials: Congressman Ted Deutch telling a Hero’s Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwHyGOCdJOM&feature=related Senator Maria Lorts Sachs “Politics and Policies”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWfxqc_YE1Q&feature=related Rep. Lori Berman “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Unfinished” of the 2011 Session: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNrf98cy7gc Rep. Irv Slosberg speaking about “Big Business”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNDPw_f-W7g Rep. Steve Perman on the Legislative Session from the Freshman Rep’s View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlsNgn7QbI Rep. Bill Hager Presenting “The Rest of the Story”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1sU94a4vqk
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VETERANS BENEFITS SEMINAR ENORMOUS SUCCESS
March 24, 2011 Delray Community Center photo shows standing at the front of a full auditorium Congressman Deutch(left) and Alliance Pres. Bob Schulbaum (right) PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2011 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ***************** ALLIANCE/DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER WELLNESS SCREENING EXPO WELL ATTENDED Hundreds of Community Members Received Multiple Screenings Healthy Cooking Demonstration with Samples enjoyed by visitors
The Alliance Board of Directors along with Delray Medical Center’s Staff worked to present an event that was of great benefit to the local community at the South County Civic Center on March 31, 2011
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Alliance: Caring about the Needy in Our Community
Donation check presented to the Caring Kitchen in Delray Beach. April Hazamy, Program Coordinator is shown in photo with Alliance Board Members
Stan Goodman, Norma Arnold and Ed Goldwasser. PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 MORT MAZOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Ms. Hazamy thanked the Alliance and added: "This support helps children, families and individuals in crisis in our community.
In a recent month the Pantry provided 1,100 individuals, of which 500 were children, with a 4 day supply of emergency food.
The Caring Kitchen provided more than 7,300 meals at breakfast, lunch and supper to homeless;
persons with low incomes and shut-ins. The Alliance is providing a blessing that will touch many lives."
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Alliance Board meets with Delray Medical Center
Working toward quality living in South Florida and Linking the Community with its Hospital
Seated at conference table from left: Susan Zuckerman, Alliance President's Assistant; Margie Walden, Alliance Executive VP; Bob Schulbaum, Alliance Pres.; Norma Arnold, Alliance Director; Mark H. Bryan, Delray Medical Center CEO; Dr. Lori Vinikoor, Alliance VP ; Charles Laufer, Alliance Director; Stanley Kalish, Alliance Treasurer; Stan Goodman, Alliance Director, Ed Berger, Alliance Director; Mickey Mazor, Alliance VP; Dick Herman, Alliance 1st VP PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Alliance Presents: Highlights of US Senator Nelson’s Visit August 19, 2010 Morikami Museum Auditorium in Delray Beach
Alliance Executive VP Margie Walden (at lectern) initiates the meeting. Seated from left: Congressman Ted Deutch, Commissioner Burt Aaronson, COBWRA President Ken Lassiter, WBCC President Sheri Scarborough, US Senator Bill Nelson. PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
View US Senator Nelson’s Discussions on:
Afghanistan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMWvkvjB3kM Gulf Oil Spill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ZVh9BvK90 Chinese Drywall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ANBhZYBGpg
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ALLIANCE AND JOSHUA GERSTIN, ESQ. PRESENT
2010 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
AUGUST 5, 2010 PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING FROM LEFT: JOSHUA GERSTIN, ESQ.; BARBARA ZEE, ALLIANCE VP LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS;
BOB SCHULBAUM, ALLIANCE PRESIDENT; MARGIE WALDEN, ALLIANCE EXECUTIVE VP. PHOTO: COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2010 Community Association Legislative Update Primer: http://allianceofdelray.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=23&title=Community+Counselor
SENATOR-ELECT SACHS VISITS ALLIANCE PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING AND TALKS ABOUT HER DISCUSSIONS WITH COMCAST TO AID IN RELIEF FOR COA’S AND HOA’S IN FORECLOSURES AND COLLECTIONS. ALSO, SPEAKS ABOUT GIVING MORE POWER TO THOSE THAT LIVE IN CONDOS AND HOA’S. SEE THE VIDEO ON RETROFITTING SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKngQ-XZcLE QUESTIONS FOR SENATOR-ELECT SACHS? E-MAIL HER AT: Maria.sachs@myfloridahouse.gov
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THE ALLIANCE SPEAKS AND GOVERNMENT LISTENS
EPA POSTPONES NUMERIC NUTRIENT CRITERIA ENFORCEMENT UNTIL 2011: TAKES SECOND LOOK AT THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE WATER QUALITY CRITERIA WHICH PERTAINS TO WATER BODIES SUCH AS SPRINGS, LAKES, AND FLOWING WATERS, ESTUARIES, AND COASTAL WATERS JUNE 8, 2010 UPDATE FROM LWDD CONCERNING EPA NUTRIENT CRITERIA RULES:
http://allianceofdelray.com/item_list.asp?subcat=208&subtitle=JUNE+8%2C+2010+LWDD+UPDATE+ON+EPA+NUTRIENT+CRITERIA
EPA DELAY LETTER:
http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/epa_delay_letter.pdf CONGRESSMAN PUTNAM’S PRESS RELEASE: http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/putnam_news_release.pdf Here is an Example of One of the Meetings that the Alliance Held Prior to the EPA's Delay Letter: Alliance Membership Hears from Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) on Really Hot Topic with Great Potential Impact on YOUR COMMUNITY 
ALLIANCE BRINGS THE EXPERTS TO SPEAK TO THE COMMUNITY March 3, 2010 Photo From Left: Mort Mazor (seated), Alliance 1 st VP; Bob Schulbaum, President Alliance; Patrick Martin, PE Director of Engineering LWDD; Ronald Crone, PE, Manager LWDD shown answering questions from the Alliance Membership on the potential impact of the EPAs Proposed Numeric Nutrient Criteria. PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
The EPA is proposing "numeric water quality criteria" pertaining to nutrient concentrations to protect aquatic life in lakes and flowing waters, including canals, within the state of Florida. In addition, the EPA is also proposing regulations to help Florida develop "restoration standards" for impaired waters. NEED MORE INFORMATION, HISTORY/BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION? GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR A SYNOPSIS OF LWDDS PRESENTATION TO THE MEMBERSHIP on MARCH 3, 2010: http://allianceofdelray.com/item_list.asp?subcat=162&subtitle=EPA+NUMERIC+NUTRIENT+REGULATION+INFORMATION+FROM+LWDD HOW WILL THIS IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY? Dollars and Cents: It is estimated that residential water utility bills may increase six fold. PBC Utilities estimates modifications needed to increase the treatment of reclaimed water could cost as much as $300 million for one 30 million gallons a day plant. LWDD estimates it would have to establish 21,000 acres of stormwater treatment areas to meet the low EPA numeric standard for phosphorus. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Contact Legislators: Request a halt to EPAs enforcement of proposed numeric nutrient low values. Require EPA to conduct thorough scientific investigation as to the validity of established standards as applied to our area. Require an economic impact study be performed. Request that EPA continue working with FDEP and TAC to develop site specific water quality standards for Florida.
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ALLIANCE PRESENTED ANOTHER HUGELY SUCCESSFUL EVENT and PERFORMED ANOTHER SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY with its
2010 COA AND HOA SUPPLIER EXHIBITION on February 26, 2010
COLLAGE OF PHOTOS FROM THE FEBRUARY 26, 2010 COA AND HOA SUPPLIER EXHIBITION PHOTOS COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
************************************************************** Alliance Working for its Membership Rep. Sachs Blue Ribbon Committees Meet Again Before 2010 Session Begins 
Photo: From left: Lori Vinikoor, VP Special Projects discussing practical alternative power sources with Representative Maria Sachs in the February 19, 2010 Blue Ribbon Committee on Energy meeting. PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FLORIDAs NATURAL RESOURCES ENERGY OPTIONS INCLUDE: Wind Power Solar Power Cellulosic Ethanol (Biofuel) Oil Drilling Ocean Energy Technology Another important goal concerning Energy is to promote investment in Florida renewable and alternative energy resources for electricity and transportation needs (ss. 366.92, 377.601, and 377.802, F.S.; Audubon, Florida Chamber, SACE). WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO YOU? Property tax assessment restrictions for renewable energy resources (Fld. Const.) Tax credits for renewable and biofuels (ss. 220.191 220.193, F.S.) Sales tax exemptions (s. 212.08, F.S.) Electric Utility standard offer contracts (s. 366.91, F.S.) Alliance Board Member Barbara Zee, VP Legislative Affairs, participates in the Blue Ribbon Committee on Disaster Preparedness. Alliance Board member Ed Berger participates in the Blue Ribbon Committee on Education.
************************************************************* ALLIANCE ATTENDS BRIEFING CONDUCTED BY STATE ATTORNEY MICHAEL McAULIFFE AND HELPS IDENTIFY AREAS NEEDING ATTENTION AS PART OF THE STATE ATTORNEY ADVISORY BOARD 
Photo: Taken in West Palm Beach Commission Chambers January 26, 2010. State Attorney Michael McAuliffe meets with Alliance and other Community Leaders. Seated far right: Alliance President Bob Schulbaum. PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ISSUES DISCUSSED
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The reorganization of Economic Crimes into a White Collar Crime Section Including a specific attorney handling Crimes Against the Elderly and aggressively prosecuting cases of crimes against seniors
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A Public Integrity Unit Addressing Public Corruption
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Progress on the Predator Unit which works out of Boca Raton: now on its 35 th defendant with a full investigative staff and its own prosecutor
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Legislative Front: Activity in the attempt to pass legislation related to anti corruption, official misconduct, and bribery laws
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Striving for a high standard of performance and accountability by having all attorneys in the Office of the State Attorney produce Annual Performance Plans and conducting Written Performance Evaluations
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Gang and Gun Unit Update: proceeding full speed on all R.I.C.O.-nature cases
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Repeat Offenders: continual improvement in identifying violent repeat offenders and being very aware of not letting repeat offenders slip through the cracks. There is also a commitment to identify repeat offenders in lifestyle crimes, i.e. trespass, nuisance, subsidized housing fraud, by working closely with neighborhood and community leaders, city officials, and local law enforcement.
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Pill Mills and Prescription Drug Abuse: there will be increased focus and increased prosecution in the future concerning this by replicating a task force similar to that of the Gang and Gun Unit, by working with County Commissioners on regulating efforts, and by conducting a summit in the Spring which will include community leaders, officials, and health care professionals to address this issue.
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Photo: Taken in front of the United Haitian Baptist Church, West Palm Beach Sunday January 24, 2010. Rep. Sachs and other community leaders provided instruction and information regarding travel to Haiti and other important benefits for the Haitian Community during this time of sorrow. Pictured from left: Alliance VP Special Projects Lori Vinikoor meeting with Rep. Maria Sachs and Ronald Hirschel, US Deputy Ambassador for Human Rights 1978-1979. PHOTO COPYRIGHT 2010 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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ALLIANCE AMONG REPRESENTATIVE SACHS' "NINE EXPERTS" FOR SOLUTIONS TO CONDO AND HOA FORECLOSURE CRISIS  
First photo: Briefing before the Power Meeting Alliance President Bob Schulbaum pictured with Representative Maria Sachs. Second Photo from left: Scott Tennell, Florida Mortgage Professionals Association; Rep. Sachs; and Robert Rubinstein, Attorney from Becker and Poliakoff. Photos copyright 2009 Lori Vinikoor All Rights Reserved. FOR COMPLETE SUN-SENTINEL ARTICLE, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER ADDRESS BAR: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-sachsgroup-condocol-20100112,0,6339874.column ************************************************************************************ Alliance Membership Briefed by State Attorney
December 2, 2009 South County Civic Center: State Attorney Michael McAuliffe discusses crime, anti-corruption, gangs, special victims unit, and recent cases. Seated to his left are Mickey Mazor, Alliance 1 st Vice President and Margie Walden, Alliance Executive Vice President. Photo copyright 2009 Lori Vinikoor All Rights ReservedRep. Maria Sachs, PBSO Lt. Pete Ebel, and Special Presenter on Foreclosures Joshua Gerstin, Esq. at December Meeting Photos copyright 2009 Lori Vinikoor All Rights Reserved:   
*******************************ALLIANCE PARTICIPATES IN REP. MARIA SACHS BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEESand brings the information back to its membersDiscussions on November 19, 2009 Center on Education, Health Care, Energy, Disaster Preparedness, and Human Trafficking 
First Photo: From left: Alliance VP Special Projects Dr. Lori Vinikoor discusses auto industry conversion technology in Rep. Maria Sachs Blue Ribbon Committee on Energy with Rep. Sachs listening and encouraging the participants to discuss ideas to resolve problems which affect Floridas energy needs. Second Photo: Representative Maria Sachs (third from right) with her Blue Ribbon Committee on Energy.PHOTOS COPYRIGHT 2009 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Alliance VP Legislative Affairs, Barbara Zee participated in the Blue Ribbon Committee on Disaster Preparedness ALLIANCE BRINGS THE INFORMATION BACK TO ITS MEMBERS: Note regarding future improvements you may make to your home involving renewable energy sources and storm-related improvements:Effective January 1, 2009, thanks to Rep. Sachs House Bill 229, Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Technologies, the Property Appraiser is prohibited from assessing the value of hurricane shutters or other storm-related improvements made to rental homes, second homes and homestead properties. Her bill also exempts the value of renewable energy source devices such as solar water heating systems or solar power panels.
*****************************GROUNDBREAKING FOR THE NEW RUTH RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE SENIOR CENTER COMING SUMMER 2010 TO WEST DELRAY
 
First Photo: Dignitaries Don Their Hard Hats. From Left:Ivan Gefen, Past President Ruth Rales; Commissioner Burt Aaronson; Senator Ted Deutch; Alliance President Bob Schulbaum; Ruth Rales President Larry Blair. Second Photo: Physically Breaking the Ground to Begin construction of the 12,000 square foot Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County Senior Center Coming the Summer of 2010. Photos Copyright 2009 Lori Vinikoor All Rights Reserved TO SEE VIDEOS OF GROUNDBREAKING AND HEAR DIGNITARIES SPEAK, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS: Shovel goes into ground to begin construction: Alliance President Bob Schulbaum Welcomes Ruth Rales to West Delray: Commissioner Burt Aaronson Speaks to His Community Senator Ted Deutch Acknowledges the Alliance of Delray
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Alliance Board met October 21, 2009 with Elected Officials on Issues Vital to our Community 
First Photo: Palm Beach County Clerk Sharon Bock (seated at head of table) brings the vital issue of Independence of Public Records and Public Funds to the Alliance Board. Second Photo: Alliance Board goes to the County Administrative Offices to discuss ordinances for a County Commission on Ethics and selection of an Inspector General. Pictured in the County Administrative Offices meeting room from left: Assistant County Attorney Lenny Berger, County Attorney Denise Nieman, Commissioner Burt Aaronson, Alliance President Bob Schulbaum. PHOTOS COPYRIGHT 2009 LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2009
Pictured from Left: PBSO Deputy R. Duran; Alliance Director Charles Laufer; PBSO Lt. P Ebel; Alliance 1st VP Mort Mazor; PBSO Capt. J. Calise; Alliance Pres. Bob Schulbaum; ADL Regional Director Andrew Rosenkranz; Detective Ryan Miller.
PHOTO: 2009 COPYRIGHT LORI VINIKOOR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED****************************************************ALLIANCE PRESENTS AN OVERVIEW OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE AT SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING: BATTALION CHIEF TOM TOLBERT SPOKE AND HIS EMERGENCY RESCUE TEAM PRESENTED A LIVE DEMONSTRATION.
WATCH LIVE PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE DEMONSTRATION FROM TODAYS ALLIANCE MEETING. CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
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ALLIANCE WORKS FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP ON FORECLOSURE ISSUES AFFECTING ASSOCIATIONS
Highlights of Meeting with Rep. Maria Sachs and PBC Chief Judge Peter Blanc
At Palm Beach County Courthouse on July 21, 2009   
Photos: Palm Beach County Courthouse 7/21/09 ; Center Photo: Rep. Maria Sachs in briefing session which took place in the Law Library of PBC Courthouse Seated are Katerina Draganova, Assistant to Rep. Sachs and Samuel Golden, Esq. Foreclosure Attorney ; Last Photo: Chief Judge Peter Blanc discussing the Foreclosure issue in Judge Blanc’s Administrative Office PBC Courthouse. Photos 2009 by Lori Vinikoor All rights reserved
STATISTICS DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM
Recordings of Foreclosure Certificates (titles): 2006: 665
2007: 1836 2008: 4203
First 2 ½ months of 2009: 1198 **********
NUMBER OF FORECLOSURES FILED IN JUNE 2009: 2376 ****************************
The discussion with Judge Blanc and Rep. Sachs on how to get foreclosure numbers under control included: How the courts, while working in their own boundaries, can help Associations expedite foreclosure actions
Moving to fill several judge vacancies which have arisen in the past few months Asking judges to volunteer to take on more foreclosure cases
Utilizing law school interns to assist where applicable Burden on Associations and fixed-income residents when assessments remain uncollected
Balancing to assure that one group, i.e. litigant/bank/COA/HOA does not benefit to the detriment of another Changes in legislation needed to ease the burden on Associations
Rep. Sachs presented the idea of developing a pilot program demonstrating some kind of positive response from the Court on handling what is becoming an avalanche of foreclosures. This program could be an example for other Florida counties.
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