Tea Partiers file ethics complaint against Dem state Rep. Saunders
by Dara Kam | March 2nd, 2010A South Florida Tea Party activist has filed ethics complaints against state Rep. Ron Saunders accusing the Key West Democrat of double-dipping on travel expenses and violating state campaign finance rules.
James K. Barnes of Coral Springs filed complaints with both the state elections and ethics commissions as well as the House of Representatives.
Barnes alleges that Saunders, a veteran lawmaker who returned to the House, charged the state for travel money for trips to Tallahassee from his home in the Florida Keys while also filing for reimbursement for official and campaign work while in his Keys district.
The complaints also allege that Saunders accepted campaign contributions during the legislative session, a violation of state law and that Saunders “requested reimbursement for travel expenses from more than one source for the same travel and has claimed per diem amounts for which he is not entitled.”
“Corruption is running rampant in both Florida parties, from Ray Sansom’s ethical lapses to party credit card abuse to Saunders’ multiple violations,” Barnes said in a press release. “If the Florida Legislature wants to rebuild trust with voters today, Saunders’ apparent violations must also be fully investigated and, if true, punished.”
Read the Barnes ethics complaint here, the elections complaint here, and the House complaint here.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Ron Saunders doesnt even live in the district he represents. He lives in Tallahassee. He is a part of the problem
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:47 am
Another Lib who needs to go. Go Rubio. That is a man with integrity who never did abused funds. End all government programs now. No more taxes. Makes medicare and social security stronger. More police and stronger schools. Tee party is the future and I kant wait!
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Way to go JB! Go get ‘em- pin this Lib jerk and keep him there! We miss you in the 305 – see you at the Miami rally on March 13th brother.
FREEDOM FIRST!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Yeah, you guys, except RUBIO DID THE EXACT SAME THING. This is why your “political movement” is a flash in the pan. No one outside your buddy groups takes you seriously. Get a brain, morans!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
4:39 How about you first learn to spell, then maybe somebody will take you seriously. Morans – honestly!
And they say we Tea Party folk are stupid. Sheesh.