Florida town completes legal review of Trump’s residency at Mar-a-Lago
The legal review by the town of Palm Beach into the use of Mar-a-Lago as former President Donald Trump’s permanent home concluded that the original agreement among the town, the resort and Trump does not expressly prohibit him from residing there.
In a memo produced by the town’s attorney and posted on the town’s website, lawyer John “Skip” Randolph advised the town to look instead to its zoning ordinance, which permits only bona fide employees to reside in private clubs. Thus, if Trump is a “bona fide employee of the club,” town zoning would allow him to live on the premises, Randolph concluded.
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The town of Palm Beach’s attorney is backing former President Trump’s residency at Mar-a-Lago, arguing in a memorandum submitted to Town Council that there are no local codes preventing him from living permanently in his private club and golf resort.
In the memorandum submitted to Palm Beach Mayor Gail L. Coniglio and Town Council before a meeting scheduled next Tuesday, Feb. 9, town attorney John C. Randolph argued that the town zoning code allows Trump to live at the club if he is a bona fide employee.
Town attorney suggests Trump could be allowed to stay at Mar-a-Lago February 3, 2021 at 4:05 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 4:05 PM
The town attorney for Palm Beach has told council members that the residency issue regarding former President Donald Trump and his Mar-a-Lago Club hinges on whether Trump is considered to be an employee of the private resort.
Town Attorney John C. Randolph recently sent a memorandum to Mayor Gail Coniglio and the Town Council recommending that they hear presentations from Trump, Mar-a-Lago, their representatives and nearby residents before making a decision.
At issue is a 1993 declaration of use agreement between the town, Trump and Mar-a-Lago that
Another small cruise operator folds as COVID shutdown continues
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Add Sail Windjammer to the list of cruise companies that are shutting down for good due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The one-ship firm, which operated a historic, nearly-100-year-old sailing vessel called Mandalay, has posted a notice on its website and social media pages saying it’s out of business.