ISLAMORADA COUNCILMAN BUDDY PINDER RESIGNS

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Islamorada Councilman Buddy Pinder resigned on Jan. 10. CONTRIBUTED

A shakeup continues in Islamorada authorities as councilman Joseph “Buddy” Pinder III tendered his resignation on Jan. 10.

Pinder, who was first elected in 2020, submitted a letter addressed to fellow council members and workers through the late morning.

“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I write to tell you of my resignation from the Islamorada, Village of Islands Village Council. I’ve completely loved my time on Council and the years I spent in service as Mayor. I’ve been a life-long resident of the Village of Islamorada and can proceed to name Islamorada my residence.”

Pinder, in a dialog with the Keys Weekly, stated he’s prepared for the subsequent chapter as he strikes on from serving the village. He stated he’s trying ahead to having fun with life whereas performing some touring.

Born and raised in Islamorada, Pinder secured a seat on the village council for the primary time following a November 2020 election win over Jenny Bell-Thomson. He secured subsequent two-year phrases, having crushed Sue Miller within the 2022 election and Van Cadenhead through the 2024 election.

He was picked to be mayor by his fellow council members in 2021, 2022 and 2023. He’s at present a board member for the Florida League of Mayors. 

“Over the previous years, I’ve had the honour to work with our residents, fellow council members and workers to boost the standard of life for everybody within the village,” he wrote. “I’ve proudly represented the village when working with different communities by way of organizations such because the Florida League of Mayors and Florida League of Cities. I intend to proceed to take action, solely from the angle as a non-Council member.”

Pinder thanked the village residents for the privilege to function elected official within the village. He additionally acknowledged fellow council members he served with over time. 

“I want my present Council members the very best of luck in guiding our village ahead,” he wrote. 

Pinder’s resignation comes following a pair of village council conferences on Jan. 7, which noticed then Village Supervisor Rob Cole asserting his resignation, and Jan. 9, which noticed the council selecting Sheila Denoncourt as appearing supervisor. The council, which voted 4-1 on a separation settlement with Cole, will start a search to discover a everlasting supervisor.  

With Pinder now not serving within the seat, the council might want to choose his substitute. The seat might have gone to a particular election if council members serve four-year phrases. Questions of four-year time period limits prior to now have been turned down by voters. With the seats being two years, it’s now as much as the 4 council members to resolve. 

Residents in search of to fill Pinder’s seat can go to the village web site this afternoon to submit a letter of curiosity with their credentials. The portal for members might be open for a interval of two-and-a-half to 3 weeks. A listing of names might be despatched to every council member in non-public; every will choose their prime candidates. The highest vote getters will come earlier than council at a future assembly the place the choice on Pinder’s substitute might be made. 

“It’s honest, it’s clear and it’s a superb factor,” Mahoney informed the Keys Weekly relating to the method to fill the vacant seat.

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