We'll Bet You Didn't Know Steve Bateman Applied for SFWMD Budget Director in 2009

"Staff has advised that Mr. Bateman applied for the Director -Budget Office (137BR) that was posted on 9/3/2009." 

From the SFWMD Public Records Office.

 

Would he have been able to serve as Mayor of Homestead if he had secured the position?

 

How does this jive with the Bateman talking points of being a successful businessman? 

 

Thanks to a blog contributor for the tip.