Judge Orders Palladeno and City to Release Ethics Complaints

During the past year, seven (7) complaints were filed with the Florida Commission on Ethics – an arm of the state’s Attorney General Office, dedicated to investigating public corruption.

The Court’s Ruling
On March 13, 2017, Judge Jack Day ruled in favor of the plaintiffs (two residents of Madeira Beach) and against the Mayor and Commissioners of the city.

Here is what the judge wrote:

“I have considered the parties’ post-hearing submissions along with ...

This Letter to the Editor deserves to be memorialized online.

Thanks to the author for permission to re-print it here.

The time for change in the City of Madeira Beach arrived on Tuesday, March 14. The citizens trounced the incumbent Mayor and disappointed two district seat contenders.

Despite the Mayor’s constant declaration of his accomplishments, it rings hollow with a constituency that lost trust. It’s history now, but in Spring 2016, a poorly worded referendum attempted to dupe voters into giving up rights ...

Trial will be in the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Pinellas County

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 3:15 PM 

Non-Jury trial to adjudicate the appointment of Housh Ghovaee to a vacant seat on the Madeira Beach City Commission.

This hearing will be held in the judge’s chambers so there will be no room for spectators. Results will be posted on this site so look for them here!

Friday, March 3, 2017, 9:00 AM

Summary Judgement for the public release of ethics complaints filed against Madeira Beach officials. ...