Ray Joseph claims she will bring “new energy” and “honest leadership” to the Lauderdale Lakes Commission if residents vote for her this November. Joseph says, “Together, let’s build a brighter future for Lauderdale Lakes!” But since 2019, Joseph helped build a network of political committees tied to Tamarac Commissioner Marlon Bolton.

Better known as Malucci Ray Joseph, she has helped operate at least four committees tied to Bolton.

In April 2019, Malucci Joseph served as the treasurer for two political committees—Go Tamarac Go and Residents United PAC. The chairman of both committees was Carl Williams, another close associate of Marlon Bolton.

State records list Carl Williams and the P.O. Box 246164 on the business records for New Convenant Ministeries International-Miami Florida. While the post office box is listed as its mailing address, since 2017, corporate records show the principal address of New Convenant Ministeries International-Miami Florida as 1625 S. State Road 7 in North Lauderdale.

Since 2015, the storefront at 1625 S. State Road 7 in North Lauderdale has been the principal address for Praise Experience Worldwide Outreach Church. This church is owned by Marlon Bolton.

Not only is Carl Williams a Bolton appointee to the City of Tamarac parks & recreation committee, videos show Williams assisting Bolton during church services at his North Lauderdale church.

Malucci Ray Joseph is a singer and active participant at services held at Marlon Bolton’s Praise Experience Worldwide Outreach church in North Lauderdale as well.

Between July 2019 and October 2022, Forecast Holdings made nine contributions to Residents United PAC. Forecast Holdings is a company owned by Marlon Bolton.

CONSERVATIVE GOVERNANCE?

Malucci Ray Joseph is currently the chairman of the Conservative Governance PAC. In August, Conservative Governance PAC received a $2,000 contribution from Trace Robinson, another close Bolton ally.

As REDBROWARD previously reported, Robinson is chairman of the Broward Vision PAC. This political committee raises funds for Bolton’s annual Key To The Region gala.

Federal records show Our Blue Democracy was formed in September 2020 by its treasurer Malucci Ray Joseph. Our Blue Democracy used the same address and telephone number as the Conservative Converance PAC operated by Malucci Ray Joseph.

Federal campaign reports show a September 18, 2020 contribution of $5,000 by Malucci Joseph. Four days later, Our Blue Democracy paid $3,309.34 to Minuteman Press of Coral Springs for mailing services and $900 to Xpress Color of Lauderdale Lakes for printing services. These are the same companies used by Residents United PAC, Conservative Governance PAC and Go Tamarac Go PAC.

REDBROWARD wanted to ask Broward resident Malucci Joseph why she opened so many Tallahassee based political committees.

In July 2022, this reporter called the Tallahassee telephone number listed for both committees: (850) 220-7853.

But Malucci Joseph did not answer the phone.

Marlon Bolton answered the phone.

“Hello?” Marlon Bolton said.

“Marlon?”

“Who’s this?” Bolton said.

This reporter identified himself and the publication and asked Bolton why he was answering a telephone number listed for two Tallahassee based political committees.

“Tom Lauder, I don’t consider you a real reporter?”

We stated that’s his opinion and asked what his role is with the Conservative Governance PAC, the Our Blue Democracy guide and the Our Blue Broward website. 

Bolton said, “Tom Lauder, do you have any other questions, not related to these PACs?”

We asked Bolton if he had recently hired an attorney. 

“Tom Lauder, do you have any other questions?”

We asked if he had been interviewed by any Federal, State or local law enforcement agents. 

“Goodbye, Tom Lauder,” Bolton said.

In March 2022, the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) advised Our Blue Democracy it was being terminated.

OUR BLUE DEMOCRACY RIDES AGAIN?

As REDBROWARD reported earlier, Our Blue Democracy is back. On Saturday, the Sun-Sentinel reported Our Blue Democracy mailed a “phony” voter guide to Sunrise residents. The guide used photos of Kamala Harris to promote Bolton crony Mark Douglas over incumbent Mayor Mike Ryan.

REDBROWARD obtained a similar Our Blue Democracy guide sent to Tamarac residents. This mailer featured Marlon Bolton with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

According to her official campaign treasurer reports, Malucci Ray Joseph received contributions for her Lauderdale Lakes race from Trace Robinson and Mrs. Marlon Bolton.

Will Lauderdale Lakes residents get a “phony” Our Blue Democracy guide promoting Malucci Ray Joseph over incumbent Democrat Karlene Maxwell-Williams?

Will Malucci Ray Joseph give up the political committees if elected to the Lauderdale Lakes Commission?

Why is Marlon Bolton so involved in the races in Sunrise and Lauderdale Lakes?