City of Stuart, WPTV

STUART, Fla. — A controversy is erupting in Stuart ahead of Monday's critical vote that could cost City Manager Mike Mortell his job after more than two decades with the city.

Last week, three commissioners called for Mortell's resignation without explanation. Ted Astolfi, a local resident, is now demanding the removal of those same commissioners, and a state lawmaker is investigating whether they broke state law.

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"Request the governor to remove these people from office," Astolfi said during a delegation meeting on Tuesday.

He urged lawmakers to remove commissioners Sean Reed, Laura

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