Jesse SchecknerMay 31, 2023
7min0
The Democratic Mayor has faced allegations in recent months that he does not live in North Miami Beach, a requirement for elected city officials.
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Jesse SchecknerMay 31, 2023
Associated PressApril 27, 2015
1min222
Acquitted of federal corruption charges, Michael Pizzi will be restored as mayor of Miami Lakes after the town decided to drop its legal fight. Wayne Slaton announced Monday he will step aside as mayor. Slaton was elected after Pizzi was arrested in August 2013, and he and the town refused to relinquish the post after […]
Associated PressApril 24, 2015
4min160
Michael Pizzi should be restored as Miami Lakes mayor after his acquittal on federal corruption charges even though a replacement mayor was elected, a state appeals court ruled Friday. A three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal rejected the argument from attorneys for Miami Lakes that Wayne Slaton‘s 2013 election after Pizzi’s arrest […]
Associated PressMarch 31, 2015
1min194
A judge has ruled that a South Florida mayor acquitted of federal corruption charges should be restored to his old office. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Gisela Cardonne Ely ruled Tuesday that Michael Pizzi should return as Miami Lakes mayor and also receive back pay and other benefits dating to August 2013. Pizzi was suspended as mayor […]
Associated PressDecember 23, 2014
3min172
Gov. Rick Scott has revoked the suspension from office imposed on the mayor of Miami Lakes who was acquitted of federal corruption charges. Scott issued the new executive order Monday evening, following a ruling earlier that day by the Florida Supreme Court. In a 5-2 ruling, the majority said state law requires Scott to revoke […]
Peter SchorschSeptember 1, 2014
1min140
Gov. Rick Scott says he won’t reinstate Michael Pizzi as mayor of Miami Lakes despite his acquittal on federal corruption charges because the office is already occupied. Miami Lakes voters elected Wayne Slaton mayor in an October 2013 special election held after Pizzi was indicted and suspended from office by the governor. Scott told reporters […]
Peter SchorschSeptember 1, 20141min189
Gov. Rick Scott says he won’t reinstate Michael Pizzi as mayor of Miami Lakes despite his acquittal on federal corruption charges because the office is already occupied. Miami Lakes voters elected Wayne Slaton mayor in an October 2013 special election held after Pizzi was indicted and suspended from office by the governor. Scott told reporters […]