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Council rejects censure; mayor and attorneys call for due process as outside 'interim' report circulates
Summary
A proposed formal censure of Mayor Michael Joseph failed after a lengthy debate over an outside law firm's interim report. The mayor's counsel said the document contained only 'possible' findings and called for full investigations and transcripts to be released before punitive action.
The City Commission considered a resolution (R2026‑48) to censure Mayor Michael Joseph on March 26, 2026, but the motion failed after extended debate about process, evidence and ongoing investigations.
Commissioner Sue introduced the resolution citing an interim report prepared for the city by an outside law firm that summarized employee interviews and alleged possible charter and policy violations by the mayor, including instructions to staff and treatment of employees. Mayor…
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