PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – In a surprising turn of events, outspoken Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs has been reinstated as mayor of Pembroke Park, despite a history marked by legal challenges, internal disputes and allegations of misconduct.
The decision ― which came with the support of a commissioner he once called “stupid” and the town’s now-ex-mayor, who he once called the police on during a meeting ― comes after months of contentious debate and a referendum passed by voters in 2024, calling for the mayoral position to rotate among commissioners to give each a chance to lead.
Despite that mandate, Jacobs’ return was confirmed during a special commission meeting on May 22…