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Calls for independent probe into former city manager fall short as commission declines to authorize investigation

City Commission of the City of Stuart · March 10, 2026
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Summary

A motion to hire an outside firm to investigate allegations by former finance director Michael Baglioli against city officials failed for lack of a second; multiple public commenters pressed the commission for an independent inquiry and described alleged misconduct by former officials.

A motion to direct the city attorney to retain an outside law firm to investigate allegations that former finance officials were asked to perform illegal or unethical acts failed for lack of a second during the City of Stuart commission meeting on March 9.

The motion was introduced by a commissioner who said an article in the Stewart News quoted Michael Baglioli (Boglioli) as saying he had been asked to take actions he considered "illegal, immoral, and unethical." The commissioner asked the attorney to hire an independent investigator to determine whether the comments were true and whether any commissioner…

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