Tag Archives: Morey Wright

Marlon Bolton Solicited And Delivered Campaign Check To Tamarac Commissioner Morey Wright From Coastal Waste

Leave a reply
Marlon Bolton and Coastal Waste

In light of our latest story regarding large campaign contributions to the Broward Vision PAC and Marlon Bolton’s refusal to abstain from voting in a new garbage contract, REDBROWARD is reprinting this story from April 2023:

Marlon Bolton solicited and delivered campaign checks to fellow Tamarac Commissioner Morey Wright from garbage and towing companies, records show. One day after Wright was elected to the Tamarac Commission, Bolton filed a “Campaign Fundraising For Other Candidates Disclosure Form” with the city clerk. Bolton admitted to raising campaign funds for Morey Wright and Wright’s opponent, Stuart Michelson.

On the form, Bolton wrote, “Delivered a contribution from Coastal Waste to Morey Wright on 10/25. Communicated with Waste Management 10/26, provided Westway Towing # 10/27. Provided contact for Malcom Butters to Michelson campaign on 10/27.”

Bolton listed a $1,000 check from Coastal Waste and a $500 check from Westway Towing.

Marlon Bolton signed the form.

The official campaign treasurer’s report for Morey Wright listed a $1,000 contribution on October 25, 2022 from Coastal Waste. On October 28, 2022 Wright listed a $500 contribution from Westway Towing.

Does Marlon Bolton regularly solicit checks from companies that do business in the City of Tamarac?

Earlier this month Broward County Commissioner Hazelle Rogers (D-Purple Bird) rehired Bolton as her commission aide.

Will Marlon Bolton solicit campaign contributions from companies doing business with Broward County?

Marlon Bolton’s Church Stands To Profit After Tamarac Taxpayers Spend $2 Million Dollars To Buy Dilapidated Clubhouse In Community Where Commissioner Resides

10 Replies
Kicia Daniel, Marlon Bolton and Morey Wright, Jr.

The decision to purchase a dilapidated Tamarac clubhouse for nearly two million dollars could land a hefty payday for a church operated by Commissioner Marlon Bolton. Residents were stunned last week when Bolton and fellow commissioners Kicia Daniel and Morey Wright voted to approve a deal to purchase the obliterated shell of the Shaker Village clubhouse for $1.9 million dollars. Mayor Michelle Gomez and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos voted against the purchase.

As REDBROWARD reported on Monday, Tamarac taxpayers are paying big bucks for the bombed out remains of the community’s clubhouse. Situated along Commercial Boulevard, the Shaker Village clubhouse consists of four cinder block walls, a parking lot and a pool deck. Every window and sliding glass door has been blown out. None of the roof structure remains. There are no interior walls, fixtures, electrical conduits or plumbing. Some warped wooden framing of a closet space is the only thing inside the clubhouse.

BOLTON: SHAKER VILLAGE RESIDENT

Since he was first elected in 2016, Marlon Bolton lived in different properties in Shaker Village. Bolton currently lives in a unit on Ann Lee Lane.

According to Broward County Property Appraiser records, the unit where Bolton lives was purchased in May 2023 by Praise Experience World Outreach, Inc. of North Lauderdale.

According to Florida Corporation records, Marlon Bolton is the director of Praise Experience World Outreach, Inc. This is the same name and address of Bolton’s church.

If the deal to purchase the clubhouse is approved by the Shaker Village Homeowners Association, each property owner would receive a share of the $1.9 million price tag. One Tamarac official estimated each property owner could receive $5,000 from the deal.

In addition to the payments, Shaker Village property values may rise with the removal of an ugly eyesore.

So why did Tamarac City Attorney Hans Ottinot craft a two million dollar deal for this dump and why did Bolton, Daniel and Wright approve it?

Bolton has been a longtime champion of the Shaker Village deal. In 2021, Bolton hosted a carnival-like meeting to discuss the clubhouse deal. A Facebook post by Bolton states free food would be provided to attendees.

What other steps did Marlon Bolton take to make this $1.9 million dollar deal a reality?

Did Marlon Bolton alert anyone that his church may profit from the deal?

Did anyone suggest Bolton recuse himself from voting on this deal?

Tamarac taxpayers deserve answers, no?