McKenzie Fleurimond, a compulsive liar and one of the most vile City Commissioner’s of North Miami Beach, is currently under scrutiny following a recent announcement from the Florida Commission on Ethics. The Commission has found probable cause to believe that Fleurimond may have abused his position for personal gain. This news shocked absolutely nobody as his ethical standards have been called into question on numerous occasions.
Per Page 4 of the September 14, 2023 Press Release by the Florida Commission on Ethics:
Probable cause was found to believe that MCKENZIE FLEURIMOND, North Miami Beach City Commissioner, abused his position to obtain a disproportionate benefit and misused his public position when he charged a $300 gala ticket sponsored by the Florida Democratic Party to his city-issued purchasing card.
The allegations stem from an incident where Fleurimond reportedly charged a $300 gala ticket, sponsored by the Florida Democratic Party, to his city-issued purchasing card. Such an act, if proven true, would indicate a misuse of public funds and a potential breach of trust placed in him by the residents of North Miami Beach. Evidence of this misuse of his city P-Card was uncovered in his statements and the former City Manager, Corrupt Arthur “Duke” Sorey was clearly okay with McKenzie Fleurimond’s unchecked spending as he turned a blind eye.
The Florida Commission on Ethics, in its press release, stated that there is probable cause to believe Fleurimond “abused his position to obtain a disproportionate benefit” and that he “misused his public position” through his actions.
The news will likely send ripples through the North Miami Beach community as they await news as to what will happen once the Ethics Commission takes the matter to trial, with many awaiting further details and the results of the ongoing investigations of other current and former commissioners (Michael Joseph, Daniela Jean and Paule Villard) ,who will likely be hearing the results of their own Probable Cause hearings.
It remains to be seen how this revelation will impact Fleurimond’s standing within the community and his future in public service, and hopefully will result in criminal charges. It does not help that Fleurimond is also likely facing a investigation for Insurance Fraud thanks to a bombshell report froom VotersOpinion – McKenzie Fleurimond’s Great North Miami Ripoff… Best to get the popcorn ready.
The gala, sponsored by the Florida Democratic Party, is a significant event in the state’s political calendar, attracting numerous politicians, activists, and supporters. The alleged misuse of public funds for personal attendance raises questions about the ethical standards upheld by elected officials.
As of now, Commissioner Fleurimond has not released any public statements regarding the allegations. The community and its leaders await further developments and clarity on the matter.
Keith I. Myers
Click here for Order Finding Probable Cause and Report of Investigation: Case No. 23-042
Reprinted from Keith I. Myers Blog
This is just the tip of the iceberg. We all know there is so much more!
There are several more complaints currently being investigated. This is just the first of the bunch. They need to be held accountable!
Imagine what else Fleurimond got away with having Duke Sorey as his personal manager, or is this it?
Hopefully other commissioners will face the law with their obvious misdeeds.
You don’t have to imagine. I have all the receipts, and there are more investigations pending.
Also, McKenzie is not the only one.
It’s good that the complaints were filed with the Florida Commission on Ethics in Tallahassee instead of the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. If it were filed here locally, the written opinion from Director Arrojo would have read.. “the Miami Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust has thoroughly investigated the allegations and has determined that this Commission has no jurisdiction on this matter and therefore no probable cause has been found” (read it as “There is nothing to see here, now go away”)
This is a typical reply from that office and why the Miami-Dade Commission should disband this ineffective waste of taxpayer funds. Funding for this should go to the Miami-Dade Police Department with a newly created Public Corruption unit.
As I scrolled down to say… this is just the tip of the iceberg, I see Irene beat me to it. It’s what he allowed to happen on his watch. He was and is a co-conspirator with other ethics violators.
He should apologize to the residents of NMB following with a resignation letter. Okay I know. Just a fantasy thought
Personally I would rather see a mugshot and a perp-walk… I can dream
Thanks Stephanie, for consistently and persistently pursuing honesty, integrity, ethics – and those who aren’t – in our city!