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Attorney accuses Mayor Alfrey of receiving payments tied to Habitat ARPA award; council asks staff to review documents

Melbourne City Council · October 28, 2025
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During public comment attorney Joseph Colombo alleged Mayor Paul Alfrey accepted payments from Habitat for Humanity following a city ARPA award to the nonprofit. Colombo said he has records and told council he would present them to the city clerk and city attorney; city staff said they would review submitted documents and the finance records.

An attorney addressing council during public comment accused Mayor Paul Alfrey of self‑dealing in connection with a city award of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Habitat for Humanity. Joseph Colombo, who identified himself as an attorney and longtime local lawyer, said he had records showing the mayor received payments from Habitat for Humanity after the city awarded $500,000 in ARPA funds…

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