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Republican governor could be blocked from seizing control in Democratic Broward [View all]
South Florida Sun-Sentinel via Yahoo News Broward County leaders want to make sure a Republican governor never takes control of the county by appointing the county mayor.
A proposal to let voters decide whether to elect the mayor now includes a provision dictating that if the seat is empty — whether the mayor dies or leaves office — the governor could not appoint a replacement. That power would rest with the vice mayor, and voters would choose a new mayor in the next general election.
The provision is important because the Democratic Party controls most offices in Broward County. Without the restriction, a Republican governor could take over one of the county’s highest offices.
A proposal to let voters decide whether to elect the mayor now includes a provision dictating that if the seat is empty — whether the mayor dies or leaves office — the governor could not appoint a replacement. That power would rest with the vice mayor, and voters would choose a new mayor in the next general election.
The provision is important because the Democratic Party controls most offices in Broward County. Without the restriction, a Republican governor could take over one of the county’s highest offices.
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