Politics
Tamarac weighs next steps after judge disqualifies District 2 commissioner from November ballot
A Broward judge ruled that Commissioner Morey Wright is not qualified to run in November, prompting a tense exchange at Tamarac’s city meeting. Whether Wright will appeal or voters will need a special election remains unresolved.
A Broward County judge has ruled that Tamarac Commissioner Morey Wright is not qualified to appear on the November ballot, raising questions about representation for the city’s District 2 voters.
The decision was discussed at Wednesday night’s Tamarac City Commission meeting. Mayor Michelle Gomez said the ruling came during the meeting, and an exchange followed when another official sought to adjourn, arguing the matter was not on the agenda. Gomez said she was entitled to comment.
Gomez cautioned residents against assuming the ruling means they will lose the chance to choose a District 2 representative. She said the decision could be appealed and that the city charter would help determine whether a special election is required. Those questions, she said, should be settled by experts rather than city officials debating the matter at the dais.
It was not clear whether Wright plans to appeal or whether Tamarac will have to hold a special election. The ruling’s stated legal basis was not provided in the information available about the decision.