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Commission Deadlock Over Judy Tinder's Seat | Panama City Beach News
Judy Tinder’s resignation sparked chaos as city attorneys declared it effective immediately, forcing a tense, two-minute-per-speaker meeting where the mayor—now able to vote—set the stage for a political standoff. Though Tinder acknowledged her intent to step down and supporters rallied behind her, no one could get enough votes to reappoint her or nominate a replacement. After multiple failed nominations—including Jeff Snyder, Corey Langford, and Joshua Bashear—all ending in deadlocks, the commission fractured under pressure. With over two hours of debate and no consensus, the mayor called it…
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