1. Official Sworn Complaint Against Mayor Jackie Espinosa (03-17-2026)

City Commission · 2026-04-21 · agenda_item

This item concerns a sworn complaint filed against Commissioner Janette Martinez on March 19, 2026. The City Clerk received the complaint, which is related 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. Staff is requesting that the Commission transmit the complaint to the Chief Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. This action is to request the appointment of a special prosecutor. The special prosecutor would then determine if there is probable cause and, if so, prosecute the case before the City Commission. This matter is currently under review by the City Commission. The process involves legal review and potential prosecution, which may require legal services. Local law firms specializing in government ethics and litigation could find opportunities related to this review and potential prosecution.