In a shocking turn of events, Mayor Jim Rostek of Madeira Beach, Florida abruptly resigned and exposed a rampant pattern of "corruptive behavior" within the town's government. In a letter addressed to all residents, Rostek highlighted various allegations of misconduct and called for the community to continue the fight for what is right.

Rostek's explosive letter, reviewed by Fox News Digital, specifically called out City Manager Robin Ignacio Gomez and his alleged "discretionary" and "discriminatory" code enforcement. The former mayor voiced his concerns about Gomez's preferential treatment, lies, and wasteful use of taxpayers' money.

One of Rostek's major grievances revolved around Gomez's failure to address important safety policies. The former mayor claimed that his requests to establish policies regarding life jackets, smoking, and cellphone usage for municipal employees operating city boats and vehicles were consistently ignored. Rostek expressed concern over city employees neglecting safety measures, such as not wearing life jackets while on code enforcement boats, smoking in city vehicles, and engaging in unsafe practices like texting while operating sanitation trucks.

Moreover, Rostek accused his former colleagues of engaging in technically legal but unethical financial practices. He alleged that they circumvented commission approval for projects exceeding $30,000 by negotiating multiple contracts with lesser amounts, rather than following standard procedures.

In an unexpected twist, an email accompanying Rostek's letter revealed a separation agreement between Gomez and the city of Clarkston, Georgia. The document outlined Gomez's voluntary resignation from his previous position as city manager and explicitly stated that he and city officials were not allowed to discuss his career there with other parties.

Rostek, emphasizing his commitment to ethics, safety, and the city's liability, expressed that his encounters with his former colleagues had taken a toll on his health, causing multiple health scares. He stressed the importance of having policies in place to substantiate claims and protect the city from potential lawsuits.

In response to Rostek's allegations, Gomez denied the claims in an email to Fox 13. He stated that while Rostek was entitled to his opinions, the city had provided answers and resolutions to his concerns, although they were not fully supported or agreed upon by Rostek. Gomez deemed the accusations of corruption as baseless and false, asserting that the city continued to adhere to federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances ethically.

Following Rostek's resignation, Anne-Marie Brooks, a former city commissioner, has stepped in to assume the role of Madeira Beach's mayor. Meanwhile, Gomez revealed that city administrators would convene a special meeting to fill the vacant seat on the commission next week.

In surprising news, TBN Weekly reported that commissioners recently voted in favor of extending Gomez's contract until 2028 despite the growing controversy surrounding his leadership.

Rostek, determined to address the alleged corruption within the small town government, expressed his hopes for state-level intervention. As the community grapples with the aftermath of Rostek's resignation, the focus now turns to uncovering the truth behind the mayor's claims and initiating necessary changes to restore transparency and accountability within Madeira Beach's administration.