After being the target of a website bearing his name and a mass-mailed postcard attacking him for business dealings that had resulted in state disciplinary action against his real estate license, Armand Grossman, a retired educator who also worked for a development company in town, is dropping out of the race.
“Before I was even qualified, I was personally attacked by a special interest group with information that was inaccurate and could impact my family and profession,” said a written statement released by his political consultant.
The attack website which used Grossman’s name and the postcards that were sent out had focused on a 2000 investigation into a real estate course he ran. The state Department of Business and Professional Regulation closed the investigation when Grossman paid $1,000 in restitution and $500 in fines. However, the attack website suggested more attacks were coming.
One of the main reasons Grossman was running for office was his desire to keep Boca Raton a beautiful place to live, however he decided that the campaign against him was a stain on this desire and so he decided to drop out.
Although he is not ready to endorse a candidate just yet, Grossman attended the kickoff event for one of the three remaining candidates, Jamie Sauer.