#NEW: CfA files ethics complaint against Florida State Rep. Scott Plakon for failing to disclose real estate empire. Read our press release here: 1/6
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CfA called on the Florida Commission on Ethics to investigate whether State Rep. Scott Plakon violated the Florida Constitution and state ethics laws by failing to properly disclose information about his myriad business interests on his personal financial disclosure forms. 2/6
Rep. Plakon is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, and he has represented his current seat, District 29, since 2014. As a member of the Florida Legislature, Rep. Plakon is required to file an annual Form 6, Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests. 3/6
Over the past five years, Rep. Plakon has disclosed his financial ties to Nationwide Publishing Company, Incorporated, a business he established in 1998. A review of state business filings and property records, however... 4/6
...indicates Rep. Plakon failed to disclose several other companies on his annual forms. The Florida Constitution and the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees require state officials to accurately disclose their finances. 5/6
Rep. Plakon appears to be hiding his business interests from his constituents and violating state law. The Florida Commission of Ethics should immediately investigate Rep. Plakon and hold him accountable for any legal violations. 6/6
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