Thread by @kylamb8

If you're wondering about the Alachua County School Board situation: A board member ran for the board in November, putting on her oath she was eligible to run for District 2. She wasn't. Her address is in District 4.

See Gainesville Sun

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Kim Barton, supervisor of elections, has reiterated this position.

"As communicated in a previous statement, the address on the candidate’s Candidate Oath from the 2020 election cycle is located within District 4 of the Alachua County School Board."

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Contrary to some assertions, the district has not been 'gerrymandered.' The district boundaries haven't changed since 2001.

To be eligible for a seat, the board policy manual states you must reside in the district you represent.

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If the member is not eligible, the seat becomes vacant.

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A request for an injunction to block the member from voting until the situation is resolved was denied this past week by circuit judge Donna Keim, citing there was no likelihood of harm if she was later removed. She did add, however, there would be a likely case for removal.

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As mentioned by Keim, the authority to remove someone from office for cause, including failure to meet or keep residence requirements, is codified in the Florida Constitution, state laws, and the Alachua County School Board policy manual.

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In summary, a member not living in the district is not eligible for that seat and it becomes vacant. This is declared by authority of the Governor as prescribed by state law and school board policy. Ergo, she was removed by executive order in accordance with law.

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