By Steve Plunkett
The Lynn University student who played President Obama for a pre-debate rehearsal last fall, then traveled to the inauguration, is now a candidate for City Council.
“I‘ve always loved politics,” senior Eric Gooden (left) told university publicists as he left for Washington in January.
Gooden, a criminal justice major and president of the campus’ College Democrats, filed his declaration of candidacy July 16 for the council seat held by Michael Mullaugh. Mullaugh has not filed yet to run on the March 11 ballot.
Also declaring candidacy in July was Scott Singer (right), an attorney and member of the city’s education advisory board, who wants the council seat being vacated by Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie (below, at right). He will face Craig Ehrnst (below, at left), who chairs the city’s financial advisory board and is treasurer of NCCI Holdings Inc. at its Boca Raton headquarters.
Haynie, who will be term-limited out of her council seat, is running for mayor and so far is unopposed. Mayor Susan Whelchel also will be term-limited out.
Council members are elected at-large to designated seats for three-year terms. Members are not eligible to run for a third consecutive term.
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