City of Homestead a town on the southern mainland tip of the Florida peninsula between two National Parks. A place where one can raise a family or conversely retire in peace and tranquility. Except of course for the scandal ridden City of Hall, which is in need of new leadership. Finally the State Attorney's office is zeroing in on Mayor Steven Bateman for facilitating a land grab in Historic Downtown Homestead by one of his main campaign contributors. This election season will be a roller coaster ride depending on the different scenarios that may develop. No matter the outcome the the City's reputation is sullied with what has already transpired. If the allegation brought forth by the State Attorney's Office are true, Mayor Bateman will be removed by Governor Rick Scott soon enough. However, deposing the Mayor from his position may not stop him from running in the Mayoral election in November. This story could turn out to be a similar scenario of when Governor Crist removed Miami Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones after her arrest for corruption in November 2009. If Steven Bateman is once again re-elected as Mayor in November, he can still be removed once more if new charges are filed, plea bargain, or a conviction occurs. Stranger things have happened in South Florida so don't think it would be odd if this is one of the unfortunate outcomes. The victims of course in this sad turn of events are the residents of Homestead who will have to endure this mess along with the Mayor and his band of cronies supporting his corrupt endeavors. We can only hope the voting citizenry of Homestead wise up and give the Mayor a pink slip come November, better yet, the Primary could put this issue to rest. The corruption charges will continue for the Mayor. Nevertheless, the citizens may be able to turn the page on another dramatic stain for the history books of Homestead on its 100th anniversary.
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Homestead Mayor Bateman at center of Corruption Trifecta
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