2. Addendum to Ethics Complaint and Impeachment Request (05-05-2026)

City Commission · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

This item concerns a sworn complaint filed against Mayor Jackie Espinosa on April 30, 2026. The City Clerk received the complaint, which relates to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, Article II (Code of Ethics). The City Commission is being asked to take action on this complaint. Specifically, the Commission is being asked to accept the complaint and transmit it to the Chief Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The judge would then appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate the complaint and potentially prosecute the case. This matter is currently under review by the City Commission. The work involved is administrative and legal in nature, focusing on the review and potential prosecution of the complaint. This early stage in the process presents an opportunity for legal service providers specializing in governmental ethics and prosecution to engage with the city. Reaching out now, before any formal legal proceedings or decisions are finalized, allows for early involvement.