Key West’s City Hall saga went nuclear as subpoenaed text messages revealed officials plotting to oust the city manager in secret. Three top staffers (including the city attorney and his brother) now face felony charges for evidence tampering amid this power play. The blatant backroom scheming has local governance in meltdown mode – Drama Meter: 10/10, a crisis sure to spook investors and shatter trust in city leadership.
Today’s FBI revelations in Key West could also be straight from Kevin Crowder’s Red Tape Empire. City leaders secretly conspiring to oust their own city manager, tampering with evidence, and abusing public trust is exactly the bureaucratic chaos Crowder warns about. Just like in the book, this insider-driven corruption and backroom maneuvering threaten not only local governance but also the city’s economic future, underscoring why transparency and integrity are essential to sustainable growth (May 5, 2025).
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