A Broward County judge has ruled that Tamarac Commissioner Morey Wright is not qualified to appear on the November election ballot, the city’s vice mayor told Local 10 News.
The ruling came up during Wednesday night’s Tamarac City Commission meeting, where Mayor Michelle Gomez addressed the decision and what it could mean for voters. Another official tried to adjourn the meeting, saying the matter was not on the agenda. Gomez pushed back, saying she had the right to speak on the issue under her personal privilege.
Gomez told residents not to panic that their voices would go unheard. She said the ruling could be appealed and that the city charter would help determine whether a special District 2 election is needed. She also said those decisions would be made by experts, not by commissioners on the dais.
It remains unclear whether Wright will appeal the decision or whether the city will need to schedule a special election for District 2.
