If a past action by her husband in his former capacity as a member of the OCTOD Board of Supervisors could be deemed a conflict, she's free to recuse herself.
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If a past action by her husband in his former capacity as a member of the OCTOD Board of Supervisors could be deemed a conflict, she's free to recuse herself.
Newly appointed justices of the Florida Supreme Court undergo a merit retention vote at the next general election that occurs more than one year after their appointment. For Justice Sasso, that would be the general election in 2024. It's a statewide vote. If the majority of the voters disapprove, she's removed and a replacement named. If approved, she serves a 6 year term. But is up for a retention vote before her six year term expires.
peter11435
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If?
lazyboy97o
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The governor will just appoint a new Board member. It doesn’t really change anything unless the governor somehow appoints someone who disagrees with the current direction of the Board.
Why do you think Meredith Sasso's appointment is "in flux"? The Florida Senate doesn't confirm gubernatorial appointees to either the Florida Supreme Court or Appellate Courts.
I've not read any reports that she won't accept the appointment. Have you, @JohnD?
You asking that any judge, who's spouse acting as an agent of a unit of government, participated in an action as part of their official duty as said agent PRIOR to appointment to a specific court, recuse themselves. After the spouse resigned to avoid conflict.
And that won't happen.
No direct flights from MCO either. Closest airport with flights is Tampa to Tallahassee. Not a fun drive either.
Only one direct flight from Tampa to Tallahassee. All other have a stop in Miami, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, etc.
drnilescrane
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CFTOD board members aren't getting paid either, and I'm sure the per diem sucks.
If the fact his wife was appointed to the court was the reason to resign, why not just say that? There has to be more to it, because no one would question that. Plus it can't be the travel issue because they can use zoom and still vote and be part of the meeting.
drnilescrane
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Source: 4-19-23 BOS Package (Page 158)
None of them want that job badly enough to super commute or try to get a waiver.
"Moving" to Tallahassee was an easy out. I'd say Sasso never looked happy at any of these meetings but he looks positively ecstatic when placed next to
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No pay and no power and lots of depositions, court appearances, and discovery?
Its a wonder they all don't quit.
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drnilescrane
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Ron Peri and Bridget Ziegler are the question marks for me. Those two - the ones who notably got the initial half term appointments, not the full 4 years - are the ones who were definitely there to "influence" Disney's content. They've both insinuated that this has become a waste of their time.
Excellent…. The plan is working
lazyboy97o
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I’m just glad we have Garcia there inventing urban planning right before our eyes.
“We find this HiGhLy UnUzHoOoOaL”
I understand prisons are low income housing.
Under Garia, the CFTOD hired a zoning "expert" to look into changes for low income housing. If as you claim this is BS, then he is liable for the wasted money billed to the taxpayers. His legal responsibility is to do what is best for the district and therefore he would not be following the law and his legal responsibilies. Therefore he can be held personally liable along with the other Board members who voted to hire the expert. Plus if they did make changes which can be proven were done to harm property owners solely to punish Disney, they can also be held personally liable. The law protecting them for doing their jobs does not protect them from any action they take while on the Board, only what is reasonable.
lazyboy97o
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The District is responsible for land use regulations. Hiring an urban planner is absolutely something the District should being doing. It is not in itself a smoking gun or harm as you falsely keep claiming. Reedy Creek Improvement District hired urban planners and experience was required for some of the zoning commissioners.
And you’re just wrong about what triggers personal liability. Zoning is at times contrary to the desires of property owners and potentially detrimental to their interests. That’s not new, it should not be illegal and definitely should not trigger personal liability.