Special magistrate Michael Connolly ruled June 25 to uphold a $250 parking citation against Brandon resident Ameera Evans for double parking in Holmes Beach.
Evans was absent from the hearing.
City attorney Erica Augello, who attended via speakerphone, said Evans had requested a second continuance since she was unable to attend.
The city planned to bring the case before Connolly in May but granted a continuance to the June 25 hearing upon Evans’ request.
Connolly opted to move forward with the case.
Police Chief Bill Tokajer said an officer found Evans’ vehicle double parked across a handicapped spot and a Purple Heart spot, and a citation was issued.
Evans chose to contest the citation, so the matter was brought to the city’s magistrate.
Connolly found Evans was in violation of the municipal code and ruled to uphold the $250 citation, as well as $127.24 in administrative fees.
The city’s next special magistrate hearing will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
The hearing will be open to the public.
