Inspector General finds misconduct by North Lauderdale commissioner in 2020 election

North Lauderdale — Broward County's top government watchdog is asking prosecutors to investigate a North Lauderdale city commissioner after its inv...

October 22, 2022
2:04 AM

North Lauderdale — Broward County's top government watchdog is asking prosecutors to investigate a North Lauderdale city commissioner after its investigation found multiple campaign finance violations stemming from the November 2020 election.The 287-page report was released Thursday by the Broward Office of the Inspector General and concludes that in the 2020 election, North Lauderdale Commissioner Regina Martin and her campaign treasurer, Guylaine Similien:Accepted a cash contribution in excess of $5,000, which is a felony of the third degree, and accepting numerous cash contributions in excess of $50, each a misdemeanor of the first degree;Made cash withdrawals and expenditures of surplus campaign funds;Accepted contributions that were not made through the campaign treasurer and campaign depository;Accepted two or more contributions made through or in the name of someone else, which is a felony;Accepted a contribution received less than five days before the election, a misdemeanor of the first degree;Omitted contributor names and contribution amounts on bank deposit slips;Certified 13 reports known to be incorrect, incomplete, or both, each a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Lisa J. Huriash