JAY SCHORR FOR MAYOR OF HALLANDALE BEACH

Joy Cooper and Keith London asked to resign immediately from Hallandale city government

‘Their presence is an impediment to effectively running the city,’ says write-in mayoral candidate

HALLANDALE BEACH - Facing possible criminal indictments for illegally spending millions of taxpayer dollars, Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper and Commissioner Keith London have been asked to resign their seats immediately by write-in mayoral candidate, Jay Schorr, and to withdraw from the upcoming mayoral election.

Schorr says that both officials have brought shame to the city, betrayed their constituents, and a cast a pall upon city hall.

“The Broward Inspector General’s Office (BIG) is conducting a major investigation into the entire Hallandale Beach city commission, as well as other city officials past and present, for misusing Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) monies. The investigation could very well result in criminal prosecutions,” he said. “Some of the commissioners are reportedly retaining counsel.”

While London has pledged to fully cooperate with BIG investigators, Schorr says London is as culpable as other commission members who were present and participated in votes to spend CRA monies.

“London thinks that just voting ‘No’ on some of the deals under investigation is a manifestation of his innocence," said Schorr. "But if he thought the deals were shady and illegal to begin with, why didn’t he report it to BIG or the State Attorney’s office? When you witness a crime, it’s not enough to say, ‘That’s wrong.’ You’re under an ethical and moral obligation to report it to the proper authorities.”

Other Hallandale Beach residents agree with Schorr that there’s plenty of blame to go around for the mayor and each of the commissioners.

“Cooper is knee-deep in the corruption,” said one city resident who has lived in the city for 10 years. “There’s always been allegations about her shadowy deeds, but this is the first time an outside investigative agency is actually following up on the allegations.”

“The people deserve better than the morass of lies, cover-ups and excuses that have come to exemplify Hallandale Beach City Hall,” Schorr proffered. “If Cooper and London have one ounce of dignity, they’ll resign immediately for the good of the city.”

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