St. Pete Beach lawsuit claims city illegally skipped special election
After four city commissioners resigned, efforts to replace them were “inconsistent, biased and tainted,” plaintiffs say.
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After four city commissioners resigned, efforts to replace them were “inconsistent, biased and tainted,” plaintiffs say.
This comes as a new state law is requiring small government leaders to release personal financial information to the public.
The exodus is part of a statewide reaction to expanded financial disclosure requirements for city officials.
Florida politics and Sunburn — perfect together.
and last updated 2021-04-28 18:02:20-04 ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. â For the most part, Carrie Ruckdeschel loves living in St. Pete Beach, on Boca Ciega Drive. She calls it paradise. âThe community is great,â she said. âI love that we have the school here. That was one of the perks for living here.â However, there are two very serious issues for just about everyone who lives here: flooding and speeding. âItâs stressful. Itâs a raceway, for sure,â said Ruckdeschel. Both of her sons go to Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School. They live right down the road...