Margate Commissioner David McLean Suspended
Florida Governor Rick Scott suspended Margate Commissioner David McLean from public office, effective today.
McLean allegedly used his influence in exchange for payment to assist a business owner in applying for an occupational license, among other activities. Cooperating Witnesses in the case included a commercial property owner of a Margate strip shopping center and a general construction contractor.
McLean appeared in court to plead not guilty on Wednesday, and surrendered to the FBI.
The Governor’s Executive Order of Suspension directs that David McLean is prohibited from performing any official act, duty, or function of public office; from receiving any pay or allowance; and from being entitled to any of the emoluments or privileges of public office during the period of suspension, which period shall be from today, until a further Executive Order is issued, or as otherwise provided by law.
Federal bribery charges brought against Mr. McLean are a result of isolated incidents involving one elected official, according to the City’s website. No employees of the City and no other elected officials are involved. No city, state, or federal funds were misappropriated.
McLean is one of five City Commissioners who are elected “at large” by Margate voters. The Commissioners also serve on the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) Board. McLean was first elected in 2004, and then re-elected in 2008 and 2012. He was elected as Vice Mayor of Margate from March 16, 2011 and served in that capacity until November 21, 2012.
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