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Commission on Ethics dismisses complaint against former Juno Beach mayor Peggy Wheeler
Summary
The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics found no probable cause in a complaint alleging misuse of office by former Juno Beach mayor Peggy Wheeler and read a final order dismissing the case on Aug. 6, 2026.
The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics read and adopted a final public order dismissing a complaint filed by Didi Halpern that alleged former Juno Beach mayor Peggy Wheeler misused her official position or improperly disclosed information in violation of the Palm Beach County code of ethics. The vice chair read the order in public session on Aug. 6, 2026, saying the commission concluded that "the probable cause did not exist because there was no evidence that respondent took any action that violated the code."
The order cites sections of the Palm Beach County code of ethics and the commission's enforcement authority under its ordinance; it states in full: "Therefore, it is ordered and adjudged that the complaint against respondent Peggy Wheeler is hereby dismissed." The document as read also names Rodney G. Romano as chair of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics and records the dismissal following a probable-cause hearing held on Aug. 6, 2026. No further formal actions on the complaint were recorded during the public session.
