He must be pretty confident he is going to win to do this!

I know there are reasons for this law but it seems to be a pretty big impediment to make a potentially very qualified candidate quit their job in order to run for Sheriff. I think the legislature needs to fine-tune this law.

It is odd that he has to quit a job because he has control over Federeal funds only to get elected to a job that has absolute control over those funds.

Great job Kevin. It's a man of integrity to resign your position.

Good luck in the election. We're all behind you.

He should be confident. He is the only candidate qualified for the job.

You got my vote.

The problem is really with how THIS special counsel has interpreted the law. The current interpretation is significantly different than that of previous officials in the same position.

Political skewing (and screwing) by special interests seems to be everywhere these days.

Yep, I am for Rambosk. I wonder if the office of the Special Counsel with treat all candidates for office the same way? There are plenty running all over this country while working for the same organization. This was done for many years and recently in Manatee and Hillsborough County. Not sure of the other 67 counties but am aware of these. I know that individuals who seek office in other states have in fact worked for the same agency they wish to head.

Why not take this a step further make all incumbents step down in order to run again? The doofus reinterpreting the law in this fashion who is in the office of the Special Counsel needs to be replaced with one with common sense.

Micheal_Hunt...did you ever run for office in the UP in Michigan? Ste. St. Marie area? I remember campaign slogans which stirred up the locals but also had them laughing. I didn't understand them as a kid, but later found them to be very amusing.

BTV, My own interpretation (I am not a lawyer or have anything to do with law so I could be wong) lead me to beleive that it was only people who's salaries are paid by federal funds, i.e. Deputy Joe Blow on the DUI Task Force that is funded by Federal Grants that could not run. I would think that the Undersheriff who is paid by the county could run.

Not from Michigan, lifetime Naples local except for military service. Can't figure out why I cam back here now though.

PS to #6...almost all branches of government get Federal funding. I forgot to mention this. So following the rationale of this idiot in DC, almost everyone involved in government could be in violation of the Hatch act if they choose to run for an office related to their agency. Why would this NOT cover any incumbent?

Integrity? I would agree if he had resigned at the beginning of the campaign. He and Hunter both knew the act applied but only now, when he has been threatened with the violation, does he resign. Same old s***, different players. This is not a political statement - I don't like any of the candidates.

I used to live in a lot of places, Michael, and visited more. My home base was Florida for years. At times, I wonder what I am doing here as well. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan was a great place to get close to nature. Great fishing in the cold waters and saunas everywhere there were Fins! (had a Finnish girlfriend then)

I believe your interpretation is what had been used before.

If Hunter's retiring and Rambosk has had to resign, who's running the show at this time?

I think its Barney Fife.

Hunter isn't retired yet, momforjustice. He is running the show. He will leave after the election.

How can an incumbent Sheriff or anyone in a position covered by that law ever run for re-election? Sounds weird to me.

Rambosk made a great choice here.

This shows he's ethical. He'll also have more time to collect more support from voters.

If he doesn't win, he still has a job there. He's dedicated too much of his life to protecting others here.

They're not going to say, "sorry buddy, no job for you," They'll welcome him back with open arms.

sally, Hunter ran again and again, and he won. When crime stays low, people are happy and they vote accordingly.

First Vinnie breaking the law now Rambosk, hmmmmm
now who's running that hasn't??????

The more I hear about this guy. The less I want him in office :{

Of course, we received news that the Office of Special Counsel was releasing its decision regarding the Hatch Act tomorrow. In essence, people running for office while employed by government agencies receiving federal grant money, must step down from their paid position while a candidate, or not run for office.
Points to consider:
1. The CCSO receives millions in federal grant money which is comingled in their operations budget. This means federal money is paying the salaries of county personnel. This is illegal according to the Hatch Act.
2. Rambosk is stepping down because he was in violation of federal law, the Hatch Act.
3. The decision by the Office of Speicial Counsel validates Vic Ortino's complaint in October last year to the Florida Ethics Commission, that Rambosk was campaigning while working in an official capacity. The Hatch Act was designed to prevent just this activity.

Never underestimate the stupidity of the Federal
Government!

Bobbarricade...if you are the dude who owns this company, then I think you've made plenty from the many construction projects on Federal highways, state roads, and bridge projects. :-)

Meanwhile, this photo shows Rambosk looking more awake...minus the puffy eyes from his last photo.

He's going to get more rest after his hard work at the CCSO.

He'll be back as Sheriff soon enough though.

Now let's see if I have this straight. He violated the law. Then he took a baby step to try and avoid the law. Now he has an absolute directive from the special counsel that he is in violation of the law. Why would anyone say his resignation shows integrity. Quite the opposite. He shows he has violated the law, snubbed his nose at the law and now was caught once again. A typical Hunter/Rambosk approach....I can do anything I want.

Not too knowing about the locals..do any of these folks have any credentials? ..now by credentials, I meam, i.e., the City of Naples temp. Chief....those are credentials for small town job...I guess the Rambosk guy was Richard Woodruffs understudy..seems like two BB's rolling around in a helmet...

I don't beleive that Rambosk ever wanted to act in an unethical manner. I believe that Vic Ortino means well, but that "investigator" in him always looks for "garbage" in others. I wish that Ortino could fight more honorably and focus on his strengths rather than worry about issues of semantics. When he aggressively focuses on everything that the other guys are doing wrong (especially when we all know Rambosk never would play unethically), he loses my vote.

Ortino, I know you're out to show how awful Rambosk is, but please, please focus on what is so great about YOU!

PS: Perhaps Kevin can hang out at Kraft Construction for a while, raise more money and try to buy the election so he can continue to snub the law like his buddies at Kraft do.

Unusual that the incumbent Sheriff was able to run again for the position in the past but one of his underlings was unable. They both appear to be affected by the federal funds and the law is applied differently to each.

Sheriff Hunter & Mr. Rambosk:
Constitutional Law 101: The EXECUTIVE branch is the law-administering and law-enforcing branch of the government. You guy knew from the beginning what branch of government you work for. With all that experience you guy constantly cite, you had better know.

Many people brought ethical questions forward about how Mr. Rambosk was running his campaign, but as usual, the fix has been in down here for a LONG TIME.

IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE.

Also: anyone questioning why Naples News can quote directly from the OSC's notice of the violation, but refuses to publish the letter it obviously has? I'm sure that if it was against either of the other candidates they'd be happy to publish it.

This has nothing to do with the article but saw that message from BTV about the "fins" .....I am a Finn and we have plenty of fish and saunas and lots of SISU....Guess you didn't marry one hahahaha?

I also think Mike H should check his spelling before posting

Everyone have a great day!!

hahaha. Finally the law, and it took the Federal law to do it, caught up with Kevin Obama Rambosk. Rambosk and Hunter both knew that Kevin was in violation of the law; that's why Rambosk was "reassigned." A temporary measure to try to avoid the Hatch Act. To try to skirt the law. To knowingly try to VIOLATE the law. Again the brass at the sheriffs office think they can do what they want, the law be blasteded. I hope this sheds light on just what kind of sheriffs office we have and just why we need the change and leadership that Victory Ortino will bring.

ORTINO FOR SHERIFF.

Its about time Rambosk was forced to resign. His violation and nose thumbing of the law has been permitted to go on for far too long. I was at the courhouse today and at the "press conference" held outside. What a joke. Doesn't this town have any real investigative reporters? Reporters who can ask the hard questions of people like Rambosk and Hunter that need to be asked? And did anyone else see a member of the sheriffs departments public information office trying to hide behind trees and people as she videotaped what was going on outside the courthouse? Isn't this a violation also? Doing campaign work on duty? Probably using sheriff's camera equipment? Once again the whole world can see that Hunter and Rambosk and their minions are of such character that they think they can do what they want when they want. They rule through intimidation and with an attitude of impunity and such hubris that it makes one ill to witness it.

I have said it before, for years, that new blood and new leadership and new vision and new people are needed at the sheriffs department. Why would we want a sheriff who knew he was violating the Hatch Act but instead knowingly sought to prolong his job and his incumbency by clever reassignment and the endorsement of Mr. Hunter?

That kind of weasel activity, and that kind of weasel, are not what we the citizens deserve. Like Longtimecitizen and so very many, many others, indlucing me have been saying,

ORTINO FOR SHERIFF!!!!!!!!!

I just want to know why Ortino would make a good sheriff...

New blood, leadership and vision are needed but I'm not sure that Ortino is the experienced and ethical person needed for the job. Too bad we don't have some better candidates.

Ortino is a slime bag.

He shouldn't even be on the ballot.

I say congratulations to Kevin Rambosk for showing all of us that there is someone left in the community who has high ethical standards.

Ortino couldn't even keep his time card correctly. That's a disgrace.

Rambosk for Sheriff!

Lol; Kevin is as much of a snake as his boss. Integrity you guys call it after the fact. Can't wait till Ortino has the job as sheriff and Hunter and Kevin are both out on their arse.

It is refreshing to see someone make a selfless decision that's for the good of the community.

He's got my vote!

Thank you, Kevin Rambosk.

In a statement, Sheriff Don Hunter said: “This personal action is further evidence of Kevin’s strong ethical grounding and integrity.

Well if the board gave him a chance to be in compliance, he chose to concentrate on his campaign than to drive a patrol car and work the grave yard shift. Hunter thought the opposite!

Kevin Rambosk is showing REAL integrity here---this is the kind of man we need to continue the great quality of life we enjoy in Collier County---thank you Kevin and you have my vote now more than ever!

Ortino is so grand than why is he spending campaign money on ivestigations into Rambosk and Chrish Jordan of the FOP?

http://www.colliervotes.com/Data/Form...

go to that link look on page 18 entry number 38 on March 17 08 City of Naples Rambosk Records $3.00

Same page a few spots up. Jordan Records CCSO.

Ortino, Fair and Honest Tell a friend. Clock in Clock out Vic!

Maybe ortino should concentrate on commending himself instead of downing Rambosk. Maybe that would help him get some of the respect that he so desperat
ely needs.

Also, the guy that blew the whistle on all the time card issues at the FHP while Vic was fudging his was eventually promoted to director. Maybe Victor should have blown the whistle on illegal time cards practices when he was a trooper he would have become director.

I am really impressed with Rambosk---after all his years of public service of course he knew the best thing to do was try to stay serving the community---but due to this misplaced federal administrative code (its not a criminal law or offense) that isnt to be. He'll be back as our Sheriff come Aug 27.

How backwards is this place? I thought only third world countries elected their sheriff. How can Rambosk be entrusted to uphold the law in Kollier Kounty if he can't follow fundamental election laws. I thought this messed-up county could do anything they wanted. Just have the commissioners write an ordinance making the Hatch Act invalid. The Office of Special Counsel obviously doesn’t know the Republican race.

You can see all the venom flowing from the disgruntled terminated (with cause) ex-ccso employees, some who still work with Ortino, bashing Kevin Rambosk. Lets keep the campaign to facts, education, experience and past record of public service. Based on that, Kevin Rambosk should be back in gray soon!

WOW! What a guy!

He absolutely will be the next Sheriff.

Guaranteed!

We're lucky to have a guy like Kevin Rambosk that is willing to run for office.

Kevin, don't worry. You'll be back at CCSO on Aug. 27.

Forgive me, but it has been many years since constitutional law 101 / Reviewing the Hatch ACT of 1939. As I recall the law, it was enacted at the federal level to provide oversight to the executive branch (i.e. Office of the President of the US). According to the Florida State Constitution the office of the Sheriff falls within the Judicial branch and not the Executive. Therefore, (1) there would be no violaiton on any sheriff's office employee seeking office in the State of Florida, and (2) the Office of Special Counsel would not have jurisdiction to interfer with Florida Elections for Sheriff. With that said, what would you expect from the people who brought you Ken Starr and Monica Gate. Kevin Rambosk violated no "laws", and true to his character, did the honorable act of resigning while seeking election as our next Sheriff to avoid any spectre of inpropriety. I am proud to say that on Aug 26 I will be voting for Kevin Rambosk in the Primary Election. He clearly is the most qualified.

P.S. To all of those who commented about the Hatch ACT of 1939. I recommend that before you continue posting negatively about the ACT, you review it. You will find that is not relevant in this matter and does not apply.

Laws enacted in 1939 that come into play in 2008 demonstrate how arcane our govermental methods of election still are.

Kevin will ALWAYS do the right thing; this I know for a fact, even to satisfy the outdated Hatch Act.

Remember AUGUST 26th IS ELECTION DAY, VOTE RAMBOSK!

Rambosk will win because I don't think Oritino's voter base is allowed to vote...or am I wrong on that? They can blog blog blog...but can they vote??? And what is Limo Vinny's reaction? Vinny?...Hellooooo,... Vinny???

Kevin Rambosk for sheriff, keeping this "the best and safest county in Florida"

Sure hopt that whoever wins this race will have all the rookie deputies looking for crimes to solve instead of arresting people with no valid licenses even when they WEREN'T driving!!!!!!

If this guy is so stupid that he doesn't know which laws apply to his running for office and being how is he going to get it right when he has to make decisions as to the existence and applicability of the criminal law.

The guy is cut from the same mould as our present Bozo. . . uh I mean Sheriff.

UH Bozo...I mean chap914...it's spelled MOLD, and don't forget--August 26th is Election Day so vote for the guy that remembers to NOT BREAK the law; KEVIN RAMBOSK!

Kevin, Keep your chin up and realize you are only 6 weeks away from becoming SHERIFF of Collier County. All of the deputies I have talked to within your department are supporting you 100%. The community knows you are the ONLY QUALIFIED candidate for the job. PERIOD!

Victor and Vinny Sing that song "TURN OUT THE LIGHTS THE PARTY's OVER" And one more thing for you two dummies, You will never have to worry about offering Kevin Rambosk a job. I don't think he will be needing one. Vote August 26 for RAMBOSK!

You can read the entire letter written to Rambosk here: http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readart...

It gives much more of OSC's side of the story

There's only 1 candidate in this race. Kevin Rambosk! And this decision sealed it!

Integrity, character!

Go Kevin!

IF you read the letter it says rambosk IS IN VIOLATION not he may be violation, as the NDN writes

Vote for Kevin Rambosk Aug. 26th

Go Kevin!!!!!!!!!

Here's a link to the letter.

http://www.nbc-2.com/newslinks/080717...

The letter states the sheriff's office had 20 such grants, not the eight pointed out by Hunter.

Rambosk for Sheriff!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a stand up guy! That's who we need to be our sheriff.

Not some dumpy PI or limo driver!

We need a professional and that's what Kevin Rambosk is. A professional law enforcement officer

Rambosk for Sheriff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Kevin!

Rambosk will be the Sheriff of Collier County

I cant believe that Ortino guy thinks he caused this to happen and that he is so great---this is a federal code and Ortino went whining to the state---he doesnt even know WHERE to complain to. How could he possibly even know how to run a sheriff's office.

My family and I are voting for Rambosk.

LIMO DRIVER??? PI????? COP???? Your next Sheriff of Collier County? DUHHHHHH GO KEVIN!!!!!!

I'm amused by the Ortino supporters saying Kevin violated an election law "designed to prevent this sort of thing." Ignorant folks! The Hatch Act was written before you all were born and was intended for the Federal side of Government. At best the law is vague when applying it to local Sheriff's elections. This is the OSC opinion, which will be challenged by the State as this currently affects about 14 other agencies in Florida. Rambosk is simply abiding by their opinion, which is the right thing to do. Vote Rambosk for Sheriff!

RobertMarco:
Mould Noun:
1. a shaped hollow container into which a liquid material is poured so that it can set in a particular shape: pour the mixture into a buttered mould, cover, and steam for two hours
2. a shape, nature, or type: an orthodox Communist in the Stalinist mould
3. a framework around which something is constructed or shaped: the heated glass is shaped round a mould inside a kiln
4. something, esp. a food, made in or on a mould: salmon mould

Mold: A very large group of microscopic fungi that live on plant or animal matter. Most are filamentous organisms and produce spores.

I got to guess your an example of Collier County Schools.

I saw the TV news on Kevin Obama Rambosk and his being kicked out of office by the Feds. He looked and sounded like he was going to cry. And all the sheriffs department brass including the "acting undersheriff" at the press conference whining about how unfair it all is. And the lame duck Mr. Hunter extolling the virtues of Obama-Rambosk and his being forced out of office. WAAAA WAAAAA. What a bunch of babies.

I know, personally, hundreds of deputies in the sheriffs office. I talk with them regularly. Maybe 15-20% support Obama-Rambosk. That high a percentage is a very very liberal estimate. The rank and file deputies want ORTINO and they want and need CHANGE.

It is sad that a few Obama-Rambosk supporters are so venemous and virulent in their obnoxious support of the ousted undersheriff. Such attitudes only make voters really examine the candidates. And when they do they will see that ORTINO is the best choice and that ORTINO is who the department and the county needs.

We certainly do not need violators of federal law being the county big kahuna with a badge. Heck, Obama-Rambosk also violates county ordinances --- have you seen those dilapidated signs of his? They are too high (like his supporters) improperly secured in the ground, and they look like advertisments for Capital Pawn.

ORTINO is the man! ORTINO for sheriff!

The Ortino signs are crap just like the candidate. You can't even read them. They list his employees' records with CCSO before Sheriff Hunter fired them?

1. Fired for time card fraud at the jail.
2. Fired for teen sex video perversion.
3. Fired for time card fraud...Oops, that was the candidate himself.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Hey W., ever pry yourself off the bar stool next to Vic?

You'll NEVER be Undersheriff.

Fooooooooooooooore!

So other than Rambosk bashing and saying its time for change, what exactly are Mr. Ortinos qualifications?

He was a trooper 30 years ago. A lot has changed in policing in those 30 I would assume.

He has run a private investigation firm for years. That's certainly commendable, but what does that mean?
How large is his company?
How many employees does he employ?
What size budget does he have to oversee?

Running a business employing 5 or 6 people out of a small office and a couple cars woth tinted windows is not the same as a multi mullion dollar government agency.

Other than clinging onto Barack Obamas catch phrase of change and trying to tell us how bad his opponent is, what do we know about Victor Ortino that makes us think he is prepared to take over the reigns of such a large and diverse organization as the CCSO?

Kevin Rambosk has a public resume showing his professional advancement going back 30. The police officers he used to lead in the city of Naples came out in support of him. These guys would know Kevin Rambosk pretty well first hand.

I'm not saying Vic Ortino isn't a great guy, but where's the beef?

Victor has no qualifications, no sense, nothing to bring to the Sheriff's Office. He's an empty suit with a BAD haircut and no education or experience.

Did anyone see him on TV today? What a mess! He can't even put together a sentence.

That's what we want in a Sheriff in a county like ours? I think not.

Nice job, Kevin Rambosk. You're certainly the best candidate out there. Good luck, sir. We're behind you.

Coyote, I think you are really Toesmom. You don’t know hundreds of deputies who support Vic. Now I happen to know hundreds of deputies, (really I do) and only about 6 of them support Vic. What you know is one disgruntled deputy who is telling you that baloney. Vic does not know the law and has never supervised more than 6 people. He is so under qualified for the job it's laughable. He has no chance. It’s Ok to support him, just don’t be telling lies on this blog. RAMBOSK FOR SHERIFF!

Scratching: excellent points. Ortino has absolutely no substance. Mr. Rambosk is by far the better candidate.

Seems Mr. Coyote struck some "Obama-Rambosk" nerves. Good. This is just one example of the sheriff and his brass doing what they want they law be blasteded. Do as they say not as they do. Typical. We need change.

Ortino is right when he says it's time! You poor poor deluded Rambosk people. You have troubles now and Kev's campaing is on the ropes but.... just wait. It's going to get much much worse for the incmbent and for the spendthrifts at the sheriffs office.

ORTINO for sheriff. It's time!

Rambler that is pretty funny. You apparently are new in town to think the the Naples Daily News blindly supports anything government-related in this town. Read many of their articles, do you?

Vote Rambosk!

Coyote is all of the Ortino supporters.

One man follows Victor. That's him.

Kevin - best wishes to you! I truly feel you are the only candidate qualified to be our next Sheriff. You totally have our families VOTE!

Huh? I am toesmom? You got to be kidding. No wait you are right. I admit it. I am also Don Hunter and Jimmy Hoffa abd Jeff Lytle and ex-chief Vic Morales from NPD and former captain Freeman of the sheriffs department and Vinny the limo driver and a substation lieutenant and an ex marine and current chief in the sheriffs office. I am so many people. You guys are so desperate and so stupid. Go comfort MR. Obama-Rambosk in his hour of defeat. You will need the practice come August 26.

the VAST vast majority of the sheriffs office wants ORTINO and change in that place. They don't want Obama-Rambosk.

The only real, best, logical, necessary and right choice for sheriff is VICTOR ORTINO. You know its true!

Post # 63 by W_coyote....You said...

"It is sad that a few Obama-Rambosk supporters are so venemous and virulent in their obnoxious support of the ousted undersheriff. Such attitudes only make voters really examine the candidates."

Judging from the first part of your post...aren't you the kettle calling the pot black??? That's funny.

You have my vote Sheriff Rambosk!

Coyote and Vic wear matching shirts. It's soooooooooooo cute! Mutt and Jeff.

Rambosk for Sheriff!

Good luck Kevin.

You are the only man for the job.

We all look forward to having you as our next sheriff.

I have noticed Kevin and his large group of supporters at a lot of events lately. What really stands out to me is that so many families are getting out there and supporting him. They all seem to be having fun. This really says a lot to me about Kevin's family values and how he will keep our community safe for our children.

#77 I've noticed that too and agree with you. In the economic times we are facing I just can't gamble with my kids safety and our quality of life here by voting for someone with no experience to be our Sheriff. Kevin Rambosk has all of the qualifications and experience to maintain and even improve what we have.

#61 Posted by chap914

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I got to guess your an example of Collier County Schools.
**END**

"I got to guess you're an example"...

Sorry. <g>

BTW:

#61 Posted by chap914

**QUOTE**
Mould Noun:
**END**

Mould:

Chiefly British variant of the American word, mold.

Are you British?

I've met Kevin and he will make a great sheriff.

It doesn't make sense that he has to leave this way but I admire his decision.

He is the best choice for Collier County and he will be back at the CCSO soon.

Go Kevin!

#79 Posted by oldnaples

**QUOTE**
"I got to guess you're an example"...
**END**

I would have to guess you're an example...

#82 Posted by oldnaples

**QUOTE**
I would have to guess you're an example...
**END**

Ohhh, yep, you got me there.

Definitely don't understand the headline. The letter states he violated the law. He's trying to avoid being PROSECUTED for breaking the law. The article is wrong.

Again I ask, what are Vic Ortinos qualifications to be Sheriff other than he is not Kevin Rambosk?

How big of an organization does he run?

How many employees?

What size budget?

Do the people he fires then become Deputies? Ok that was sarcastic.

But my point is legitimate?

Other than its a change what makes Victor Ortino worthy of my vote?

Change is not a bad thing in and of itself. However change for the sake of change with no idea what it truly means is just dangerous.

Yep, Same old lying going on! The average joe breaks the law and gets arrested, not a warning. He's breaking the law.!

Just make sure you vote come late August....

Is there lead in the drinking water down here or something? Reading the majority of these posts, I’m still amazed by the sheer stupidity of the people of SWFL. Rambosk has committed a crime. This is not some obscure law. Although it was written in the ‘30s, it extremely relevant and has been tested repeatedly over that past 10-15 years. Furthermore, there are many relevant acts, or laws, written during that time such as the Securities Act 1933. By the logic from the people that I’m reading here, we might as throw that law out the window and let corporate America truly get away with murder. Mr. Rambosk should be grateful that this case is not prosecuted. I am certainly not in favor of Ortino or the other dirtball, but, come on, how can Rambosk lead if he can’t follow the law.

Coyote wacko...the video person supposedly hiding behind trees was the public information officer for CCSO. Videotaping for a public record.

Yes, there are Pullitzer Prize Winning investigative reporters at the NDN newspaper in Naples.

Yes, your assumptions are way off base.

No....Ortino does not have this race won.

Yes, Rambosk made the correct choice here.

Yes, you'll probably forget to vote anyway when the time comes.

Yes, the vote will be swayed a bit, by out-of-town residents who change their address in the summer time.

No, the gas prices will not change the fact there's too many old gas guzzling police cruisers on the road here.

Yes, there was a Violation of the Hatch Act...a vary vague Act anyway....kind like the Marchment Act...it is only useful.....when NEEDED....like when a guy is falling down drunk, while walking in Collier County, and CCSO has to take him in for SOME REASON....other than he's drunk.

Yes, Rambosk may still win against Ortino.

See you in August if you remember to vote.

Soooo Coytoe Wacko...when's election day?

hmmmmmm :-)

I'm waaaaaaaaiting.

Common sense and Florida State Statute clearly define county law enforcement in the judicial branch of government. The Hatch Act, a 70 year old federal law, has never been used before in local elections. Many sitting Sheriff's and members of Sheriff's Office have run for election without being incorrectly constrained as in the current cases from Collier and Charlotte counties. Somebody must have dug pretty deep into the pile of smelly stuff to find this obscure federal piece of non-sense. Looks like Ortino dirty politics.

Ortino didn't dig up this case...he's busy campaigning...

So who did dig up the Hatch Act?

There's Vinnie....but something tells me he's busy going directly for Rambosk, by weak accusations and such.

So who knew?

What was Rambosk to do?

Ortino said Rambosk’s resignation puts the three sheriff candidates on “fair ground.”
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Especially since Vic knows he doesn't have a chance to win and now he has to play dirty. A 1939 rule?? You can't do any better then that ? Maybe something from the 1700's ?
Let's see ..... Who else can Vic cry to in order to draw more attention to himself ? Want a tissue for those tears ?
I am glad Kevins family and the many friends that he has are standing behind him.
6 weeks will go by like a blur. Vic will be in Vinnie’s limo getting a ride scratching his head wondering “what just happened “?

Rambosk for Sheriff !!!!!

There's never been a fair playing field in the race.

Kevin's always been way, way above and way, way outpacing his opponents in everything. His latest move shows just that. A quality guy!

Vote Kevin Rambosk Aug. 26.

There's way too many butt-kissin' Collier County Sheriff's deputies posting here.
The Dept.must be cleaned out and Mr. Rambosk is part of the old mess.
Perhaps the City of Naples should rehire him, as he was well liked there, although the City cops are a problem too.

Rambosk violated the law...plain & simple...DUH!! please stop beating a dead horse. he tried to skirt around the law. he broke that law. what is supposed to happen when you break law? you get punished!!! but that's not always the case especially when your in a top position.i personally am tired of the mafia way the CCSO is run. how can anyone of ya'll expect the citizens of collier to obey the law when the CCSO can't do it themselves. kind of a catch 22 for all the Rambosk supporters.

GO VICTOR!!!! WE LOVE YOU

Vic and Vinny are both clowns. Neither of them have 10 minutes of experience running anything bu thier mouths. Vic says he was a State Trooper from 82 to 85. Fact is he was a fired state trooper for much of that time because he is a thief. He stole money from you. He was not exonerated of the charges, he was put back because others did it too. What he did is still illegal. He's a hack pi whose cash cow stopped running when the Sheriff's Office sent a man to jail for Traffic Homicide. Now he needs a job.

I just hope that which ever candidate wins this race, will put some effort into closing homicides and reduce the size of the "wolfpacks" out there on certain streets "jacking" the hard working people of this county who are already hurting, for traveling 5-10 mph over the posted limit, when nobody is even around on the roadway, or stopping folks for pulling out of a parking lot, forgetting to turn their lights on and instead of giving them a warning, writing them a ticket. Homicide is the worst crime one can commit. While it is true we are lucky not have as many here (average 10 per year from stats) as our neighbors on the east coast, we do on occasion fall victim to one, but they never seem to get solved here. Why is that? Like the case of the two men that went for a ride with a sheriff's deputy from the Circle K and never were seen again...what was that all about...It really is time for a change...

A man of high integrety who will be the next Collier County Sheriff. I cant imagine any one in their right mind voting for the other two.

The Fort Myers News Press has much more balanced reporting; check out their version of the story at:
http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.d...
The NDN article was originally published at 1:46 PM and the first blog was posted at 1:28 PM. How did that happen? The Rambosk cheer-leading squad was hard at work blogging at their desks BEFORE the article was published.

everyone has their dirty laundry... may the best man win. and a man of "high integrity" doesn't knowingly continue to break the law. enough said