Mitch Needelman for Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Greetings:

Please allow me to introduce you to someone I have a lot of respect for-MITCH NEEDELMAN, Clerk.

During the time that I have worked for the Clerk of Courts, I have had the opportunity to work for three different Clerks; Mr. Crawford, Mr. Ellis, and Mitch Needelman. Each Clerk had a totally different managerial style. While each of them brought something different to the table, Mitch Needelman is the first person I have ever offered to publicly support. All my co-workers have told me over the years that it is not wise to support a candidate when you work for an elected official. The reason for this is that if the person you are supporting does not win, then you will probably be out of a job after the election.

I was the assistant Personnel Director before Mitch Needelman was elected. As much as I loved that job overall, the last four years in that position were difficult ones. Our office faced many budgetary strains. One of my tasks was to process personnel changes that were implemented to reduce the Clerk of Courts budget shortfall in our office. I helped process pay reductions, hour reductions, furloughs, and lay-offs. Almost every time I would deliver the bad news to an employee, they would tell me what impact that change was going to have on them and their families. That was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. It was heartbreaking every time I met with an employee and explained to them what was happening. It got so bad that each time I would go into an office, employees would avoid making eye contact with me and walk in the opposite direction in case I was there to deliver them bad news.

I was devastated when Mr. Ellis quit in the middle of his term. I could not believe that he was walking out on us (the employees) half way through his term. Many of the staff felt abandoned by him. I am not about to give him a second opportunity to abandon the employees or the citizens again. Mitch Needelman was elected by the citizens of Brevard County as the new Clerk of Courts for 2011-2012. I knew nothing about this man when he won that election. And he was going to be in charge of my future. I was shocked to say the least when the Personnel Director told me she had recommended me for the Executive Assistant position for Mitch Needelman. I was unsure about accepting a position of this nature and working for someone I did not even know. Mitch Needelman spent an entire afternoon with me telling me what his expectations would be and he listened as I told him what my concerns were. I literally tried to convince him not to hire me for the position. I told him I hated politics and did not really want to report directly to the Clerk. But the more time we spent together, a certain calm came over me and the job offer just “felt right”. I accepted the offer to work as his executive assistant and have not regretted it one moment. It only took me about three months before I told him that I have never supported any candidates in the past. There comes a time when a person must stand up for what is right. My family and I are honored to openly support Mitch Needelman for Clerk.

Mitch Needelman is a long time proven champion of fiscal responsibility who believes in reducing the cost of government without compromising service to the people. Mitch is also a community minded individual and with his wife’s charity “4 the Kids of Brevard” works diligently to ensure that at risk youths are given an opportunity to be successful in life through music. Mitch and Joannie also assist indigent children and their families to receive presents at Christmas through the same 501C3. In addition to his experience as a public official and his charitable community service, Mitch holds a bachelors in Organizational Management and dual masters degrees: Public Administration and Human Resources.

While many other Clerks offices statewide did have to continue to process pay reductions, hour reductions, furloughs, and layoffs last year, our office did not. Mitch implemented innovative ideas that kept all of our employees secure in their jobs while returning money to the taxpayers. It is an honor to work for him.

I am asking you to support MITCH NEEDELMEN for CLERK. There are several different ways you can help:

1. Sign a Petition
• We are currently working to collect 4,000 signed petitions from registered voters.
• It is very important that the petitions be completely filled out: Print your name as it appears on your voter registration card, Include your date of birth or registration number, street address, city, zip code, then sign and date the form.
• You can mail the completed petition to my home address: Jim and Renee McGrory, 160 Jablo Ave., Cocoa, FL 32927.
• If you are unable to mail me your petition, I would be happy to pick it up from you. Feel free to call me at (321) 863-7011 to pick up a petition.
• Please note that it is very important that you do not contact me at my job.

2. Financial Support
• Financial contributions are important for a successful campaign.
• Each registered voter can contribute up to $500.00 each.
• All donations are appreciated!
• No amount is too small!
• $1.00 will mail three campaign cards.

3. Display Campaign Support
• We are seeking high traffic prominent locations (residental and businesses) to display campaign signs.

4. Volunteer for the campaign
• By walking
• Hosting a gathering with Mitch Needelman
• Phone calls
• Walk in the July 4th parade in Melbourne
• Help spread the word

5. VOTE for MITCH NEEDELMAN !!!

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. Please forward it to all of your family, friends, and neighbors or send me email addresses and I will be happy to contact them.

If you have any questions about Mitch Needelman or the Clerk of Courts, please let me know and I will be happy answer them.

Many Thanks,
Renee McGrory

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