A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APOPKA, FLORIDA, CENSURING MAYOR BRYAN NELSON
WHEREAS, a core tenant of serving in elected office is transparency and truthfulness to ensure public trust; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Bryan Nelson, by Charter, serves as the chief executive officer of the city and shall be responsible to the electorate for the administration of all city affairs placed in his charge; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday June 21, 2023, in a public hearing within the City of Apopka Council Chambers, Mayor Nelson made public comments that demonstrated his prior public comments about the employment status of the now former City Attorney were untrue; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday May 3, 2023, the former City Attorney did voluntarily resign during a public hearing within the City of Apopka Council Chambers, as recorded and approved in minutes; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Nelson, on Wednesday June 7, 2023, did on the record inform City Council the former City Attorney was no longer employed as of that day June 7, 2023, as recorded, and approved in minutes; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday June 21, 2023, when asked by City Council about the employment status of the former City Attorney, Mayor Nelson indicated he was still employed as of that date June 21, 2023, and receiving pay, as recorded, and approved in minutes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APOPKA, FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are incorporated herein, and the City Council of Apopka formally censures Mayor Bryan Nelson for misleading the City Council, and by the same actions, the people of Apopka through untruthful public comments regarding the employment status of the former City Attorney.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective upon adoption by the City Council, with or without the signature of the Mayor.
