Larry Scirotto was hired partly to help boost diversity at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, only to be fired amid allegations he promoted minority officers based on skin color.
“It’s like ping pong on steroids,” says one neighbor. A grassroots campaign is underway to block the deal from moving forward. But some say it’s a long shot.
After more than four years as Fort Lauderdale city attorney, Alain Boileau was sent packing just two weeks after three new commissioners are sworn in. Commissioner Steve Glassman defended him, saying the firing was motivated by personal grudges.