Dialing For Dollars
February 15, 2023
Campaign Treasurer’s Report 12/1/2022 to 12/31/2022
A total of 47 donations went to Mayor Keith James for re-election.
$1,000.00 is maximum donation allowed.
27 donations were out of state while 20 donations were in WPB area.
12/6/2022 #25, #26 and #27, 3 towing companies each gave $1,000.00 donation to Mayor Keith James campaign for re-election.
12/12/2022 # 35 Sean Reynolds, SVP/Marketing, & #36 Leah Reynolds, Homemaker, both gave $1,000.00 donation, both list same address Mt. Airy, Md.
This does not pass the smell test for me. “An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one’s common sense or sense of propriety.”
Campaign Treasurer’s Report found below.
https://www.wpb.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5659/638090243530770000
12/12/2022 City Commission Meeting held 6 days after receiving donations from 3 towing companies.
Item 8.1 “Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 4999-22 amending Chapter 86 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to establish the City’s Wrecker Operator System.”
“Originating Department: City Attorney’s Office.”
“Ordinance/Resolution: ORDINANCE NO. 4999-22: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AT CHAPTER 86 (TRAFFIC) BY AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL) TO AMEND SECTION 86-1 (DEFINITIONS) TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS AND ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 86-9 TO CREATE A WRECKER OPERATOR SYSTEM; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A CODIFICATION CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”
Background Information: Reads in part:
“The City previously provided for the towing or storage of disabled vehicles or vessels by entering into franchise agreements with towing companies selected through the City’s procurement process. The franchise agreements, among other things, charged the towing companies a franchise fee, payable to the City, for the privilege of operating within the City.”
The first thing I noticed was “Originating Department: City Attorney’s Office.” Why not the Parking Administration Edward Davis Office? Read the agenda below.
Below you will find a story written by Pat Beall, for the Sun Sentinel on 2/14/2023 and reads in part:
“A contest becomes a cakewalk, and voters are the losers”
“Don’t blame Rodney Mayo’s dogs. It was a lawsuit by West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, not Mayo’s seven Lantana-housed pups, that robbed West Palm voters of a choice for mayor.
After Mayo filed to run against James last fall, the mayor sued the downtown businessman to make sure he would have no competition on the ballot on March 14.
Mayo did not live in the city, James argued. He lived in the Lantana house where he was getting his mail and keeping his dogs, and he had only recently changed his driver’s license to reflect a downtown Clematis Street address.
Of course, Rodney Mayo lives on Clematis. He practically created it.”
Read the entire story below.
Had enough? Below you will find the link that will allow you to download, print and sign the petition to recall Mayor Keith James. If you decide to help us be successful the petition must be signed and your signature witnessed. Only Registered WPB voters recall petitions will be accepted by the PBC Supervisor of Election Office.
Example: Mary and John Smith both want to recall Mayor James. They can witness each other signing and witness each other’s signature. Please send signed petitions too.
Committee To Recall Keith James
PO Box 1988
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
http://tocb.org/uploads/1/4/4/6/144601362/final_keith_james_recall_petition_1.29.23.pdf
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