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Broward School Board Member Adam Cervera Files Lawsuit Over Political Ad Controversy
A Broward School Board member claims a political consultant falsely accused him of misusing taxpayer funds for an ad. The post Broward School Board member files lawsuit related to Democratic ad controversy appeared first on The Florida Trib.
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Key points
- Adam Cervera, a Republican School Board member, has filed a lawsuit regarding a political ad controversy.
- The lawsuit addresses allegations of misuse of public funds and residency issues.
- Cervera denies the claims made against him in the political campaign.
NewsWK — Broward County School Board member Adam Cervera has initiated legal action against a political consultant and a political action committee following a contentious advertisement linked to a Democratic fundraising event. Cervera, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, is responding to allegations stemming from a message labeled “Republican Voter Alert” that accused him of misusing public funds to aid Democratic causes.
The controversy has also highlighted concerns about Cervera’s residency, as he resides outside of his School Board district, along with his recent endorsement from the Broward Teachers Union. Cervera firmly denies the claims made in the campaign materials, particularly the assertion that taxpayer money was utilized for the Democratic advertisement. He has filed the lawsuit in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court against Michael Worley and his committee, Making Democracy Work.
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Based on reporting by Scott Travis | South Florida Sun Sentinel originally published by The Florida Trib. Read the original story.
