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Residents object to multiple appointments tied to Merritt Island incorporation campaign; consent slate approved
Summary
Dozens of public commenters urged the board to reject several consent‑agenda appointments, citing long-serving members, alleged incorporation advocacy and possible conflicts. The consent agenda (including the contested appointments) passed by roll call.
Several residents spoke during public comment at the Jan. 14 Brevard County commission meeting urging commissioners to reject or reconsider recent appointments to citizen advisory boards, principally citing Merritt Island incorporation advocacy and long service by incumbents.
Speakers including Sandra Sullivan, Diana Schomer, Diane Locklear, Stell Bailey and others objected to the reappointment of specific individuals (naming Marcus Herman among others) and to an appointment to the Tourism Development Council (naming Andrew Connors).…
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