LIGHTHOUSE POINT – Lighthouse Point City Commissioner and Candidate for Broward County Commission Chip LaMarca expressed disappointment at the Broward County Commission’s decision to challenge the constitutionality of the Ethics Commission recommendations.

“It is unfortunate, but not surprising that the Commissioners, led by Mayor Ken Keechl, would derail these important reforms.” LaMarca said. “The fact that likely thousands of taxpayer dollars – during a recession, nonetheless – will be used to challenge these reforms is a slap in the face to each and every taxpayer in Broward County, and shows the irresponsibility of this commission – and especially their appointed leader, Ken Keechl. At a time when commissioners are mandating budget cuts to our public safety services, they have no problem spending money in order to keep the ‘status quo’ in power. The commission deserves to be held accountable for this blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars.”

“I stand in full support of the Ethics Commission’s recommendations, and I believe it is time to stop the personal enrichment in favor of sweeping reform. This incident is the latest in several instances where Ken Keechl has avoided taking responsibility or showing leadership in enacting reform. The citizens of Broward County deserve better.”