Ken Rhoden: Gone to the Dogs?

Sunday, February 26, was Cocoa Village‘s Paws in the Park celebration which rounded out the weekend of Mardi Gras fun and frivolity!   The Vote Rhoden Crew was out in force at the dog-centric event gathering petitions and meeting the 2 legged and 4 legged visitors.   There was a Parade of Pets, a costume contest, and even a King & Queen of Paws in the Park were crowned.   Ken was greeted enthusiastically by both humans and canines.  This is a must-add for next year if you are an animal lover.  (Oh, and by the way, it is FREE!)

Here’s a photo of the rescued poodle that is Ken’s campaign helper! (He was rescued through Coastal Poodle Rescue.)

Phinneas was rescued through Coastal Poodle Rescue

Ken Volunteering at USS Ponce Homecoming

Tuesday, November 1 Ken Rhoden will be working with the local veteran’s groups AVET Project, Inc. to provide a warm welcome to the crew of the USS Ponce.  Today’s event is private, only for the crew, but you can be part of the happenings between Nov. 2 – 5.   Visit AVET’s website for more information or view the event flyer.

AVET stands for American Veteran’s Empowerment Team.  Their mission is to bring focus upon and heighten awareness to the needs of United States service men and women and other needy Americans in providing programs and services of assistance, entertainment and counseling by enlisting the public’s aid.

Cocoa Village Memorial Day

Ken Rhoden’s first public appearance since announcing his candidacy for the Office of Public Defender in May 2011 was at the Cocoa Memorial Day Celebration at Riverfront Park.  There were several dignitaries in attendance including Senator Mike Haridopolis, Cocoa Mayor Michael C. Blake, BCC’s Associate Provost LeRoy Darby sang the National Anthem, and the guest speaker was Cpl. Robert Smith, USMC, a Cocoa High graduate.


View the Florida Today photo gallery of photos to see more great action from the day’s events.