‘Binding legal opinion’ by city attorney on Sheriff Williams

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — City lawyer Jason Teal introduced a assertion on Sunday afternoon in response to Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and his residency controversy. 

Read the total statement down below: 

“I am not answering any queries at this time, but I did want you to know that the City Council president has requested a binding authorized feeling from me on this matter. I be expecting to situation the opinion on or prior to June 1st.“

Jacksonville Town Council president Sam Newby responded to the problem as effectively:

“I experienced no concept. I was actually shocked. I personally assume that he ought to are living in Jacksonville.” 

Newby stated he spoke with the Sheriff who believes he is shielded by the law changing. Newby is not guaranteed what the future techniques are but designs to communicate with the metropolis attorney, he claimed. 

First Coastline News arrived at out to the city legal professional for an view.

“I will be giving it specifically to the Council President. Supplied the curiosity in the subject matter, I’m positive he will be submitting it to the Town distribution list shortly thereafter,” he claimed. 

To start with Coast News‘ Kailey Tracy recently experienced a one-on-on interview asking Sheriff Williams about not living in the town he’s billed with policing.

It is a transfer that could be a violation of Jacksonville’s city constitution.