Florida Mayor Drops Bombshell Resignation, Accuses Town Council of Rampant Corruption in an Email Sent to Residents
Former Madeira Beach Mayor Jim Rostek (L); Madeira Beach City Manager Robin Gomez (R)
Jim Rostek, the elected Mayor of Madeira Beach, Florida in 2023, abruptly resigned, citing rampant corruption within the town’s government as his reason.
His resignation was accompanied by a scathing email sent to residents on June 14, accusing City Manager Robin Ignacio Gomez of corrupt practices, the Catalyst reported.
Rostek, who took office in April 2023, expressed deep regret and visible emotion about his decision to step down.
“It brings tears to my eyes that I had to step away, but it just is what it is,” Rostek wrote in the email, adding, “My hope is that someone at the state level sees this and asks me for an interview because what is going on here is not right.”
The former mayor’s allegations against the city administration range from discriminatory code enforcement to financial improprieties.
