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Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics dismisses complaint against Matthew Zeller
Summary
After a probable-cause hearing on Feb. 5, 2026, the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics found no probable cause that respondent Matthew Zeller violated the county code of ethics and ordered the complaint dismissed, a determination signed by Chair Michael Bridal.
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics announced that a complaint against respondent Matthew Zeller was dismissed after a probable-cause hearing.
The commission reviewed an investigative report and the probable-cause recommendation, heard statements from the advocate and the respondent, and concluded there was "no evidence that respondent took any action that violated the Palm Beach County code of ethics." The dismissal was recorded "done and ordered by the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics in public session on 02/05/2026," and the document was signed by Michael Bridal, chair of the commission.
The commission enforces the Palm Beach County code of ethics under the county’s Commission on Ethics ordinance. The public order filed at the meeting notes the hearing followed the procedures set out in the Palm Beach County ordinance and that, after review, the complaint was dismissed for lack of probable cause.
No further action was taken at the meeting regarding that complaint. The commission’s public record indicates the hearing and dismissal occurred in open session on Feb. 5, 2026. The committee continued its scheduled business afterward.
