Hollywood, FL - City & Synagogue Deal Maybe in Limbo

Hollywood, FL - Commissioners were poised late last night to reject a settlement with an Orthodox Jewish Hollywood synagogue, after an emotional debate, with several residents opposed to the deal breaking down in tears at the podium. Even Mayor Mara Giulianti stumbled over words as she fought her emotions while trying to express her views on developments in the case. But after hours of emotional debate decided to give mediation one last try.

Officials from the city and the Hollywood Community Synagogue, will sit down face to face today to try to avoid a federal religious discrimination trial. U.S. Justice Department attorneys plan to attend to help negotiate.