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Lynn Haven debate on adding independent city clerk fails after hours of testimony
Summary
Commissioner Ward’s proposal to place a charter amendment creating an independent city clerk on the April 2025 ballot drew extended debate, public comment and competing proposals for third‑party audits; the motion to refer the amendment failed 1–4.
Commissioner Ward asked the commission to place a charter amendment on the April 22, 2025 ballot that would establish a separate, commission‑reporting city clerk position intended to strengthen checks and balances and preserve institutional records.
Ward framed the role as a long‑standing public‑sector office that could provide continuity and transparency. He said a clerk reporting to the commission would “create those checks and balances” and might have identified problems earlier in past incidents, arguing the…
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