After dozens of resignations and two lawsuits, a Florida House panel Wednesday supported providing reprieves from a 2023 law that requires local elected officials to disclose detailed information about their personal finances.The House State Affairs Committee approved revamping a bill to push back the effective date of the requirements to 2025 and to exempt mayors and members of local governing boards in communities with 500 people or fewer.
An elected city official recently resigned, citing a new state law regarding financial disclosures. Sanibel City Councilmember Dr. Scott Crater tendered his re
Sanibel City Councilmember Dr. Scott Crater has resigned his Sanibel City Council seat, citiing a new the Florida Financial Disclosure Statement form that he said would negatively impact his business, opartners and family.Crater's resignation was effective as of December 28. He was elected to serve a four-year term on the Sanibel City Council March 2, 2021.