In December 2023, Kenneth Spalthoff, a member of Winter Springs’ Planning and Zoning Board, filed an ethics complaint against me, Victoria Bruce, with the Florida Commission on Ethics. This complaint was a clear attempt to tarnish my reputation, as it was completely dismissed in April 2024 for failing to meet legal standards. However, this incident is just one part of a troubling pattern of behavior from Ken Spalthoff.

Since I announced my candidacy for Winter Springs City Commission District 2, Ken has relentlessly attacked my character, spreading misinformation and making defamatory comments on social media. The reason behind these baseless attacks is clear—Ken’s close association with my former opponent, Kevin Cannon, who I defeated, ending his political career.

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Ken’s personal vendetta against me stems from his loyalty to Cannon, but his actions have crossed ethical lines and raise serious questions about his suitability to represent our community. As someone who holds a position on the Planning and Zoning Board, Ken is expected to uphold the city’s code of ethics. Instead, he has consistently engaged in behavior that undermines the integrity of our city’s leadership.

Winter Springs deserves leaders who are focused on serving the community, not individuals who misuse their positions to carry out personal vendettas. Ken’s conduct, from filing a frivolous complaint to his ongoing smear campaign, is not only unbecoming but also unfit for someone in a position of public trust.

I have always been committed to transparency, honesty, and working for the betterment of Winter Springs. I believe our city deserves representatives who prioritize the well-being of the community over personal grudges.

It’s time for our city leaders to take a stand against this kind of behavior. I call on the community to demand better from those who represent us. Winter Springs should be a place where integrity and ethical conduct guide our actions—not personal attacks and baseless accusations.