Former Madeira Beach commissioner files ethics complaint against Elaine Poe
A former Madeira Beach commissioner says sitting Commissioner Elaine Poe has overstepped her authority and he’s filed a state ethics complaint against her. “I’m disappointed that she’s not following the rules,” Len Piatta said. “Her behavior … causes things to be more out of control.” Poe said she has not seen a copy of the complaint, but is familiar with the allegations. “It’s a pretty bogus complaint,” Poe said. “I feel like it was filed in collusion between the city…