Lawsuits, whistleblower filing accuse North Miami Beach City Manager of retaliation, abusing authority - Florida Politics
- ALGO Law Firm
- Darvin Williams
- Kerlyn McHenry
- Marline Monestime
- Michael Joseph
- Natasha Ervin
- NMB
- North Miami Beach
- Opa-locka
- whistleblower
- Whistleblower request
Less than half a year after North Miami Beach hired him, City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple accusations that he abused his authority, retaliated against employees and elected officials, and suppressed or manipulated internal government processes.
Three women who worked under or dealt with Williams have filed documentation alleging misconduct by him. They describe a workplace environment where employees and officials who questioned or challenged his decisions faced demotions, investigations, humiliation or reputational attacks.
The alleged incidents span from summer 2024, while Williams was serving as City Manager of Opa-locka, through May 2026, roughly three months after North Miami Beach Commissioners approved his employment agreement.
The complaints, all filed this month, include a whistleblower protection request, a federal lawsuit and a state-level defamation suit.
Opa-locka Commissioners fired Williams in October 2024 following whistleblower complaints against him. His dismissal capped two prior attempts that year to oust him.
North Miami Beach Commissioners selected Williams as City Manager on Jan. 20, despite objections by Mayor Michael Joseph. In February, City Commissioners approved a contract setting Williams’ salary at $260,000, plus a $1,000 monthly car allowance and $150 monthly cellphone...
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