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Lake Clarke Shores council pauses charter‑cleanup ordinance after debate over mayoral term limits and manager authority
Summary
Councilors reviewed a proposed charter‑cleanup ordinance and pushed substantive changes for additional work after members raised concerns the draft could weaken council authority, move a mayor‑term provision and create ambiguities about manager compensation and appointment terms.
Councilors spent extensive time reviewing Ordinance 2026‑02, a proposed 'clean up' of the town charter, and agreed to continue the matter after members identified substantive items that need revision and resident input.
Staff described the proposal as a cleanup intended to align the charter with Florida law and remove outdated provisions. Several council members pressed for careful review.…
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