Resolution 439-2019 RESOLUTION NO. 439 - 2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE
DECERTIFICATION OF ANY MONROE COUNTY
COURT JUDGESHIPS AND TO ANY REDUCTIONS TO
THE LOCAL JUDICIARY; ENCOURAGING THE
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO OPPOSE ANY SUCH
REDUCTIONS; DIRECTING COUNTY STAFF AND
COUNTY LOBBYISTS TO ADVOCATE AGAINST ANY
SUCH REDUCTIONS; DIRECTING THE CLERK TO
TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND OTHER OFFICIALS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2019, the Supreme Court of Florida issued Opinion
Number SC19-1907, In re: Certification of Need for Additional Judges, in which it "decertified
the need" for one of Monroe County's four (4) County Court Judgeships; and
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court's "Certification of Need" fails to fully comprehend the
unique history and circumstances in the 16th Judicial Circuit and Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is home to the archipelago known as the Florida Keys,
which consists of some of the most unique geography within the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this unique geography, the Florida Legislature has
designated the Florida Keys as an Area of Critical State Concerns since 1979; and
WHEREAS, included within the unique geography of the Florida Keys, are 43 islands
which are linked only by the 42 bridges along U.S. 1, which is also known as the Overseas
Highway; and
WHEREAS, the Overseas Highway stretches over 112 miles from mile marker zero in
- front of the main courthouse in Key West to the Miami-Dade County line; and
WHEREAS, the Overseas Highway is limited to two lanes of travel, one in each direction,
for much of that 112 miles; and
WHEREAS, because the Overseas Highway is limited to one lane of traffic in each
direction, traffic accidents often lead to long delays because law enforcement and emergency
rescue workers must shut down the highway entirely in order to treat and transport the patients,
establish landing zones for air ambulances, and investigate the cause of the accident before clearing
the scene, especially during traffic homicide investigations; and
1 See, e.g. § 6,ch.79-73,Laws of Florida;see also F.S.380.0552.
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WHEREAS, whenever there is a fatal accident or one where at least one victim's fate
hangs in the balance, the Florida Highway Patrol's traffic homicide unit must travel down from
Miami-Dade County to Monroe County in order to investigate the accident scene, leaving the road
closed and traffic backed up for hours; and
WHEREAS, from 2016 through 2018, Monroe County averaged 2,371 traffic crashes2 per
year, which resulted in numerous closures of the Overseas Highway and an average of twenty (20)
traffic related fatalities per year; and
WHEREAS, the drawbridge over Snake Creek is one of those 42 bridges, which is
required by federal law3 to open once an hour, on the hour, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
and to open on signal from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. to allow boat traffic to pass; and
WHEREAS, given that the Overseas Highway is the one and only road linking 43 of the
Florida Keys via 42 bridges, road closures are a fact of life for those residents and visitors to
Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the limitations placed on travel over the Overseas Highway are unique to the
Florida Keys and affect the manner in which the public's business is conducted in Monroe County;
and
WHEREAS, because the population of Monroe County is distributed throughout the
Florida Keys, virtually all local and many state services are provided in separate locations in the
Lower, Middle, and Upper Keys; and
WHEREAS, for over 40 years, Monroe County has operated a branch courthouse in
Marathon, which is located in the Middle Keys, and another branch courthouse on Plantation Key
in the Upper Keys, in addition to the main courthouse at the County seat in Key West; and
WHEREAS, the two branch courthouses are located in population centers which were of
such significant size that the Legislature adopted special acts during the late 1990's which enabled
both the City of Marathon and the Village of Islamorada (which includes Plantation Key) to
incorporate as municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Marathon and Plantation Key branch courthouses enable residents of the
Middle and Upper Keys to conduct all business before the court, including but not limited to
fulfilling jury duty service obligations, without having to drive as much as 224 miles round trip
over the much-traveled Overseas Highway to the main courthouse in Key West; and
2 According to data provided by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
3 See, 33 C.F.R. § 117.331.
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WHEREAS, the Legislature has historically recognized the unique challenges of
providing judicial services to the residents of the Florida Keys and Monroe County by designating
it as a single county circuit, one of only five4 such single county circuits out of the twenty judicial
circuits in Florida; and
WHEREAS, because of the geographical challenges that are unique to Monroe County,
the 16th Judicial Circuit has been divided into three separate and distinct jury districts,5 composed
of the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys jury districts, with each region served by a separate
courthouse; and
WHEREAS, because of this unique geography, the 16th Judicial Circuit can, and should,
really be thought of as a three (3) county circuit; and
WHEREAS, if the Upper Keys jury district were a separate county serviced by the
Plantation Key courthouse, that facility would serve an estimated population in excess of 20,000 6
residents, which is more people than the populations of thirteen (13) other Florida counties; and
WHEREAS, if the Middle Keys jury district were a separate county serviced by the
Marathon courthouse, that facility would serve an estimated population of almost 10,000 residents,
which would still be larger than the entire populations of two (2)8 other Florida counties; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the value of, and need for, providing judicial services to
residents of the geographically dispersed 16th Judicial Circuit, the Legislature has previously
authorized that Monroe County be served by four County Court Judgeships and four Circuit Court
Judgeships; and
WHEREAS, the Plantation and Marathon branch courthouses are each currently served
by a county court judge; in addition, the Plantation Key courthouse is served by a Circuit Judge;
and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that access to the courts must be "adequate,
effective, and meaningful" 9 to be constitutional under the U.S. Constitution; and
a The five single county judicial circuits are the: 11th Circuit/Miami-Dade; 13th Circuit/Hillsborough; 15th
Circuit/Palm Beach; 16th Circuit/Monroe;and 17th Circuit/Broward. F.S.26.021.
5 See, F.S.40.15.
6 This figure represents estimated census population,but not tourists,second homeowners,and others factored into
the functional population of the area.
7 Holmes(19,761),Madison(18,931),Gilchrist(16,859),Dixie(16,073),Gulf(15,707),Union(15,263),Calhoun
(14,7260),Hamilton(14,722),Jefferson(14,214),Glades(13,139),Franklin(11,634),Lafayette(8,809)and Liberty
(8,267)counties based upon census estimates per http://www.us-places.com/Florida/population-by-County.htm
8 While the functional population of the greater Marathon area and the Middle Keys jury district is larger,the estimated
9,500 permanent resident population is larger than the populations of Lafayette(8,809)and Liberty(8,267)counties.
9 Id., at 822.
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WHEREAS, the Courts in Florida have adopted the following mission and vision
statement for the Judicial Branch "to be accessible, the Florida justice system will be convenient.
understandable, timely, and affordable to everyone"10 (emphasis added); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the mission and vision statement of Florida's Judicial Branch,
"access to the courts" means not only convenient physical access but also timely access to the
judicial process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed reduction in Monroe County Court Judgeships is contrary to
the adopted mission and vision statement of the Florida Judicial Branch; and
WHEREAS, a reduction of Monroe County Court Judgeships would most assuredly lead
to unprecedented delays and inconvenience for the citizens of and visitors to Monroe who seek to
participate in the justice system, whether they are citizens serving on jury duty, litigants seeking
to resolve their differences peacefully as is customary in a civilized society, or crime victims
seeking to be heard in the pursuit of justice; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida finds that
the elimination of any of the four Monroe County Court Judgeships will cause an unnecessary
hardship on the residents of and visitors to Monroe County who may be forced to drive extended
distances to conduct business before the Court; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida finds that
the elimination of any of the four Monroe County Court Judgeships will result in a denial of access
to the courts11 for Monroe County residents and visitors and will fundamentally alter in a negative
way, the manner in which judicial services are provided in the 16th Judicial Circuit;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Monroe County Commission urges the Florida Legislature to reject
the recommendations of the Florida Supreme Court in SC19-1907 and
retain a total of four(4)County Judgeships in Monroe County for 2020
and in subsequent years.
10 See, http://www.flcourts.org/florida-courts/mission-and-vision.stnil.
11 Access to the courts is a fundamental constitutional right. See, e.g.,Bounds v. Smith, 430 U.S. 817 (1977).
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Section 2: The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit certified
copies of this Resolution to Governor Ron DeS antis;Attorney General
Ashley Moody; Senate President Bill Galvano; House Speaker Jose
Oliva; Senator Anitere Flores; Representative Holly Raschein;
Senator Jeff Brandes, Chair of the Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Representative Clay
Yarborough, Chair of the House Justice Appropriations
Subcommittee; and to Chief Justice Charles Canady, and Justices
• Jorge Labarga, Ricky Polston,Alan Lawson, and Carlos Muniz of the
Florida Supreme Court.
Section 3: The Commission authorizes the County Administrator, the County
Attorney, County staff, and the County's lobbyists to advocate
vigorously against any reductions in the number of Monroe County
Court Judgeships.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 11th day of December, 2019 in Key Largo,
Florida.
Mayor Heather Carruthers Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
e;4 % s Commissioner David Rice Yes
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December 19, 2019
Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida, The Capitol
400 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-0001
Honorable Governor DeSantis,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
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Attorney General Ashley Moody
Office of the Attorney General
State of Florida
PL-01 The Capitol
Tallahassee FL 32399-1050
Attorney General Moody,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County Court Judgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by:Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
Kevin Madok, CPA
bo.. Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller—Monroe County, Florida
December 19, 2019
Bill Galvano, Senate President District 21
305 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Honorable Senator Galvano,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County Court Judgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Senator Anitere Flores
406 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Honorable Senator Flores,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By• Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Senator Jeff Brandes
416 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
Honorable Senator Brandes,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
die legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing die Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock,D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Representative Holly Raschein
209 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1300
Honorable Representative Raschein,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-oflicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By.. Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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December 19, 2019
Representative Jose R. Oliva, District 110
Speaker of the House, Capitol Office
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1300
Honorable Representative Oliva,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Representative Clay Yarborough, Chair
House Justice Appropriations Committee
221 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1300
Honorable Representative Yarborough,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County Court Judgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Justice Jorge Labarga
Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1925
Honorable Justice Labarga,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in fonnal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Chief Justice Charles T. Canady
Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1925
Honorable Justice Canady,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County Court Judgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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December 19, 2019
Justice Ricky Polston
Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1925
Honorable Justice Polston,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County Court Judgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Justice Alan Lawson
Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1925
Honorable Justice Lawson,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By.. Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway 50 High Point Road
Key West,Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050 Plantation Key,Florida 33070 Plantation Key,Florida 33070
305-294-4641 305-289-6027 305-852-7145 305-852-7145
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Justice Carlos G. Mufiiz
Florida Supreme Court
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee FL 32399-1925
Honorable Justice Muiiiz,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 439-2019 expressing opposition to the decertification
of any Monroe County CourtJudgeships and to any reductions to the local judiciary; encouraging
the legislative delegation to oppose any such reductions; directing County staff and County
lobbyists to advocate against any such reductions; directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials; and providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2019. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
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