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Heated Riviera Beach meeting sees public uproar over water, investigations and personnel; council pauses planned action on city manager
Summary
Public testimony and council debate on March 18 turned sharply to accusations of mismanagement, FBI subpoenas, personnel discipline and past litigation. Councilmember Gayton announced a motion to terminate the city manager, but the chair said the item had been removed from the posted agenda and the board agreed to address the manager’s contract at a properly noticed meeting.
A lengthy public-comment period and later exchanges among council members on March 18 focused on long-running controversies in Riviera Beach, including questions about the city’s water system, subpoenas reported in local media, personnel discipline, and the city manager’s stewardship.
Multiple residents used the public-comment period to accuse the city of mismanagement or to defend city staff. Speakers raised concerns about localized flooding after intense rain, the water plant project and high utility bills, federal subpoenas and reports of ethics complaints, and alleged irregularities tied to park and CRA projects. At least one commenter who identified herself as running for Congress addressed the council during public comment.
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