In an order dated January 29, 1992, the State of Florida, Commission on Ethics found probable cause that the Respondent, as a city commissioner of the City of Cottondale, violated Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, by having a contractual relationship with a business entity which was doing business with the city. The issue in this proceeding is whether the violation occurred and, if so, what penalty should be recommended.While city commissioner, respondent subcontracted with contractor for city-did renovation of city hall-violated 112.313(7)(a) fine of $300 recommended.
In an order dated September 18, 1991, the Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that George Walter Anderson, as mayor of the Town of Caryville, violated Section 112.313(6), F.S. by assisting a town councilman in having street lights put in the councilman's private trailer park at public expense. The issue in this proceeding is whether the violation occurred, and if so what penalty should be recommended.No violation of ethics code when mayor followed direction of council and had lights placed on private property. No evidence of "wrongful intent".
In separate cases arising out of the same incidents, the Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause that Respondent Rice violated Section 112.3143(3), F.S. by voting in her official capacity on a measure which inured to her special private gain; that she violated Section 112.313(6), F.S. by having a memorandum of voting conflict falsified; and that Respondent Thomas violated Section 112.313(6), F.S. by falsifying a memorandum of voting conflict. The issue, therefore, is whether those violations did occur, and if so, what penalty is appropriate.No wrongful intent proven when city clerk and former community back-dated voting conflict form. $100 fine for voting on husband's rezoning and late filing.
On July 24, 1991, the State of Florida Commission on Ethics (EC) issued an order finding probable cause that Respondent, James C. Giles, as clerk of court for Collier County violated Section 112.313(6), F.S., by using his position to influence a subordinate to recall an arrest warrant issued by a judge. The issue here is whether that violation occurred, and if so, what discipline or penalty is appropriate.Clerk of court had his staff call and recall a warrent for the clerk's wife's arrest - misuse of public position - no longer in office - $250 fine.
Whether the Respondent, Bernard Hart, violated Section 112.313(4), Florida Statutes, by accepting free cable television service from a company holding a franchise with the City of Tamarac, Florida? Whether the Respondent violated Section 112.313(6), Florida Statutes, by using his official position to obtain such free cable television services? Whether the Respondent violated Section 111.011, Florida Statutes (1987), by failing to disclose such free cable television service?Mayor's acceptance of free cable TV was corrupt use of position and compen- sation to influence him. Commission had no jurisd. over failure to report.
Whether the Respondent, Michael E. Langton, violated Sections 112.313(6) and 112.3141(1)(c), Florida Statutes, and Section 8(e), Article II, Constitution of the State of Florida, by his activities and contacts with staff of the Department of Community Affairs on matters dealing with the Community Development Block Grant Program?Legislator violated ethics code and Florida Constitution by representing his business before Department of Community Affairs.
