Seven Broward mayors endorse Meek

[Freddie Stubbs]

Congressman Kendrick Meek was facing criticism a few weeks ago that he hadn't spent enough time in Democratic-rich Broward County but he has stepped up his appearances in Broward lately -- and that's translating to some endorsements in his U.S. Senate race.

Today the Meek campaign announced that seven Broward mayors had endorsed Meek: Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, Scott Brook of Coral Springs, Peggy Noland of Deerfield Beach, Barrington Russsell of Lauderdale Lakes, Joseph Varsallone of Margate, Jack Brady of North Lauderdale and Eric Jones of West Park.

Seiler -- an attorney and former state legislator who hopes to run for statewide office himself one day -- is the biggest name here.

"Kendrick Meek has always led by rolling up his sleeves and getting the job done," Seiler said in a Meek press release. "Kendrick stands with and for people who work hard to better their community through hands on action. Kendrick Meek is committed to the economic growth of our cities, and the diverse neighborhoods and communities throughout Broward County will be better off with Kendrick giving voice to our concerns. We need a leader like Kendrick and I know that when elected, he will be a fighter for us."

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