Agenda Item
4.C) A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO REQUEST AN OPINION FROM THE ATTONEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS TO WHETHER MARK MERWITZER HAS BEEN SWORN INTO THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)
I am Orestes Mayo at 8495 SW 174 ST commenting on 4C
I thought I had sent this but it was not read out so I am sending it again. Sorry, new to this. Thank you.
I am concerned about the expenditure of village funds on an item related to Mr. Merwitzer's
swearing-in. This matter has already cost the village over $6,000, and I believe it is a frivolous use of
taxpayer money.
Independent legal counsel, as well as the village attorney, have confirmed that Mr. Merwitzer was
properly sworn in. Therefore, I question the necessity of further investigation or action on this
matter.
I find Mr. Cody's approach, which relies on a hypothetical 'if' statement, to be unproductive and a
waste of resources. His remarks appear to violate the agenda's prohibition against impertinent and
slanderous statements.
I urge the board to vote against this item and cease the further expenditure of taxpayer funds on
this matter.