Broward Appoints Joseph Kenner to Housing Council With Ethics Waiver
The Broward County Commission is set to appoint Joseph Kenner, CEO of a not-for-profit housing organization, to the Broward Housing Council as an at-large member. A companion motion seeks a conflict-of-interest waiver under Florida Statutes Section 112.313(7)(a) because Kenner's employer receives Broward County funding.
What this means for you
The Section 112.313(7)(a) waiver is the operative legal action here — it expressly permits Kenner to serve despite his organization's financial relationship with the county. Attorneys advising clients who interact with the Broward Housing Council should note this new member's dual role: a sitting CEO of a county-funded nonprofit. The waiver, once approved, is a public record and sets the disclosure baseline for Kenner's participation in Housing Council votes affecting county funds. Bottom Line: Flag Kenner's conflict waiver as a reference point if a client's housing project comes before the Broward Housing Council and his organization is a competing or cooperating entity.
OrdinancesLegal & Liability
Note: The name of Kenner's employing nonprofit organization is not stated in the agenda item, limiting conflict-check analysis.
