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Read. Follow. Verify.Appointment of Joseph Kenner to Homeless Continuum of Care Board
Record date · May 6, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Board approved the appointment of Joseph Kenner to the Board as a faith-based representative and granted him a conflict-of-interest waiver due to his existing financial relationships with the county.
This decision places a specific individual with existing county contracts onto a board overseeing homelessness services, requiring a formal legal waiver to bypass standard conflict-of-interest prohibitions.
Who It Affects
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Joseph Kenner
He is appointed to a board position and granted a legal waiver to maintain existing business relationships with the county.
Homeless Continuum of Care Board
The board gains a new member representing faith-based organizations.
Key Facts
- Joseph Kenner was appointed to the Homeless Continuum of Care Board as a faith-based organization representative.
- The Board approved a conflict-of-interest waiver for Joseph Kenner under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes.
- The waiver allows Kenner to serve despite holding employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive Broward County funds.
- Both motions were approved by an 8-0 vote.
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- Commissioner Davis's vote was recorded as inaudible during the proceedings.
- The actions were taken based on Regular Meeting Additional Material 1-A, dated May 6, 2025.
- The motions were submitted at the request of Commissioner McKinzie.
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