Tamarac Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, a long-time advocate for women’s rights and welfare, says he has been falsely accused of ‘body shaming’ by Broward Teachers Union (BTU) President Anna Fusco. The allegations stem from a City Commission meeting on June 26th, where Bolton was making a hand gesture to a resident who was holding a sign underneath her arm in support of him. The resident sat close to Fusco.
When Bolton saw the sign, which was in retaliation to a negative sign, he signaled to the resident not to put up the sign. When I made the gesture, I immediately heard the Mayor and Fusco shouting at me,” Bolton explained. “I tried to explain what I was doing at the moment, but the Mayor turned off my microphone keeping me from defending myself. It seemed like a setup, and I walked right into it.” He added.
Fusco’s allegations have been met with skepticism, given her history of bullying and aggressive behavior. In the past, news outlets reported on Fusco’s bullying tactics, with some even accusing her and her organization of “breaching security and threatening castration.” In another incident, the Principal at Olsen Middle School told Fusco, “We’re not going to have any further conversation” and “You need to leave campus.”
Fusco attended the Commission meeting with the same attitude screaming at the Commissioners and members of the audience. One resident said her attitude was “obnoxious.”
Bolton, also a Pastor, has denied any wrongdoing and continues celebrating women’s rights and empowerment in Tamarac. “I love everyone, and I carry no malice and grudge,” Bolton said. “That’s the kind of Tamarac I am shaping, one that loves and celebrates people regardless of who they are or their experiences in life.”
Bolton has been a driving force for women’s empowerment in Tamarac, championing the creation of the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Commission on the Status of Women. “I am proud to have advocated for Tamarac’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Commission on the Status of Women; as it is my responsibility as an elected official to make sure that when Tamarac rises, we rise together as a community – with no member left behind due to gender, race, economics or age.”
Commissioner Bolton’s commitment to celebrating women’s achievements is unparalleled in Tamarac. In a remarkable display of inclusivity, he even honored Dr. Kate Johnson, a vocal critic, during National Women’s Month, surprising many with his gracious gesture. This act of recognition exemplifies Bolton’s ability to put aside differences and unite the community to appreciate women’s contributions.
As the election season heats up, many wonder if Fusco’s allegations are a politically motivated attack on Bolton, seeking reelection this November.
Despite the false accusations, Bolton remains committed to his work and continues to be a champion for women’s rights in Tamarac.
 President Anna Fusco. The allegations stem from a City Commission meeting on June 26th, where Bolton was making a hand gesture to a resident who was holding a sign underneath her arm in support of him. The resident sat close to Fusco.){kind=link}