MELISSA County Commissioner District 6 Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 12th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 355-2206 Facsimile: (561) 355-4366 mmckinlay@pbcgov.org Glades Office Complex 2976 State Road #15 Belle Glade, FL 33430 Telephone: (561) 996-4814 Facsimile: (561) 992-1038 ?An Equal Opportunity Af?rmative Action Employer" Official Electronic Letterhead TO: John Carey, Inspector General FR: Commissioner Melissa McKinlay RE: City Council Funding/ Lobbying Date: July 13, 2016 I would like to bring to your attention a matter that was discussed by the City of Westlake at their July 11, 2016 council meeting, and later reported on by the Palm Beach Post. At the council meeting, Westlake interim City Manager Ken Cassel told council members that Minto (largest landowner in the city) will cover any budget shortfall of the city for the next ?ve years. Mr. Cassel referenced a letter by Minto owner John Carter, which was not included in any backup material provided. I would like to inquire on the legality of a landowner funding the same council that will ultimately decide on the landowner?s permits, land use and quasi-judicial zoning issues. Any insight you can provide on this matter is appreciated. Thank you.