RED BROWARD reported on  Plantation mayoral candidate Diane Bendekovic’s ethics case. The Florida Commission on Ethics found no probable cause in a complaint filed by an opponent. We reported Bendekovic has the financial support of a former Florida Commission on Ethics honcho, Norman Ostrau. Ostrau is no stranger to Broward politics or the School Board of Broward County. He is one of the people behind Kids Voting Broward; a group headequartered at the School Board building.

Roy Rogers

This is Roy Rogers. He is the head honcho of the Florida Commission on Ethics.  He has close ties to the School Board of Broward County.  He wanted  Beverly Gallagher to get off easy:

“I have known Beverly for over 25 years. During that time she consistently and passionately advocated for students. Her communication with decision makers locally and in Tallahassee enured to the benefit of the Broward School District.”

(http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2010/05/florida_ethics_commission_chairman_roy_rogers.php)

Uh, ok Roy. It seems that Roy Rogers and Diane Bendekovic know each other. Both were on the OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING. Bendekovic was appointed to committee by the Broward League of Cities, while Rogers was appointed by the School Board of Broward County:

What a list!

Also on the committee, Maureen Dinnen, Beverly Gallagher and Robin Bartleman. Lois Wexler,a former School Board member, sits on the committee as well.

Did Rogers reveal this relationship before the Bendekovic matter was heard? Did it play any role in the Florida Commission on Ethics decision? Shouldn’t someone ask Roy Rogers and Diane Bendekovic?