Anthony Niedwiecki elected Mayor of Oakland Park, Florida
Filed by: Father Tony
March 10, 2009 10:00 PM
Just ran out of the victory party to let you all know that Anthony Niedwiecki has become a city commissioner in Oakland Park, Forida, winning his first race for public office. At the time of this report, he is apparently the highest vote getter, making him the Mayor of Oakland Park, a community of 42,000, for the next four years.
It appears that Anthony is the only gay candidate to win in this year's round of elections in this region.
And, everyone at the party was congratulating Bilerico's own Waymon Hudson, Anthony's husband, on becoming First Lady of Oakland Park, Florida.
PS: the victory party is raging at Fort Lauderdale's most fabulous building.
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14 Comments
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Great news. Congratulations to you both. WOW glamorous and impressive digs.
Charles Merrill | March 10, 2009 10:16 PM
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Congrats guys!
null | March 10, 2009 10:48 PM
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I had every expectation that Anthony would win. Congratulations to Anthony and Waymon!!!
Dianne | March 10, 2009 11:48 PM
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Congrats!
So do we get to call Waymon The First Dude of Oakland Park, FL?
Kevin | March 11, 2009 12:02 AM
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Finally I have sent a political contribution to a winning candidate! I want swag for this!
Seriously, your accomplishments are an inspiration!
Robert Ganshorn | March 11, 2009 12:17 AM
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Wow! So, will Obama be inviting you to for a state dinner soon? Can I go? Huh? Can I?
MonicaHelms | March 11, 2009 6:52 AM
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Great News!! This was the first thing I read this morning -- awesome way to start the day.
Kudos guys!!
Taylor Siluwé | March 11, 2009 9:31 AM
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Thanks so much everyone! We are so excited, proud, and beyond happy!
Thanks to the Bilerico Family who really came through and supported us all the way through this long process!
My favorite part is that the newspapers are all covering Anthony's win as "gay activist become top winner in Oakland Park". It brings tears to my eyes that we ran such an out, proud, and successful campaign.
It truly is a new day in Florida.
Waymon Hudson | March 11, 2009 9:42 AM
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Many congratulations! Does this mean you're buying a new puppy, or are you saving that for when you hit the White House?
Dana Rudolph | March 11, 2009 11:24 AM
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Congrats little brother!!!!!!!!!!!! You and Waymon are truly an inspiration to me and our family. I can't stop telling everyone here in Michigan. We are so proud.
Love you, Kevin
Kevin Niedwiecki | March 11, 2009 3:57 PM
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One of my newest cyber friends just moved to Ft. Lauderdale, telling her your story. From 5/1/07 to now! Quite a trip guys!
LOrion | March 11, 2009 5:03 PM
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Congratulations! A change for the better in Florida! May it be the first of many victories to come.
Dr. Jillian T. Weiss | March 11, 2009 9:30 PM
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wonderful!
Kyle Flood | March 11, 2009 10:45 PM
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Congratulations!!! What awesome news.
Brynn Craffey | March 12, 2009 12:08 AM
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