Pembroke Park Mayor Denies Residency Fraud Allegations

Jacobs says he legally lives in the town despite property records listing him in another county

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs is addressing an ongoing controversy over where his primary residence is listed. Critics say he's living in another county and are calling for his ouster, but Jacobs denies any wrongdoing and says the Broward mobile home is his legal primary residence, not the Port St. Lucie home owned by his wife. Jacobs' lawyer says the mayor is the victim of a "baseless and false politically motivated smear campaign" against him.

Why it matters

The residency dispute raises questions about Jacobs' eligibility to serve as mayor and whether he is violating the town charter. The allegations have created a combative political environment in Pembroke Park, with Jacobs accusing his critics of "hate" and vowing to sue the town manager over an alleged assault incident.

The details

Pembroke Park town commissioners say Jacobs shouldn't be mayor because property records list him as a resident in St. Lucie County. However, Jacobs' lawyer says the Port St. Lucie home is the mayor's wife's primary residence, while the Broward mobile home is his. When pressed on the discrepancy, Jacobs avoided directly answering where he lives, saying he purchased the home in Port St. Lucie "for my family's safety." Jacobs denies committing any fraud and says he was unaware of any fraud allegations.

  • On January 1, 2026, Jacobs was accused of threatening the life of the Pembroke Park town manager following a phone conversation.
  • On February 14, 2026, Jacobs spoke with a WSVN reporter about the residency controversy.

The players

Geoffrey Jacobs

The mayor of Pembroke Park, Florida, who is facing allegations that his primary residence is not located within the town's boundaries as required by the town charter.

Michael Pizzi

The lawyer representing Mayor Jacobs, who says his client is the victim of a "baseless and false politically motivated smear campaign."

David Lynch

The Pembroke Park town manager, who accused Jacobs of threatening his life in a January phone conversation.

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What they’re saying

“This is an ongoing continuation of a baseless and false politically motivated smear campaign against him.”

— Michael Pizzi, Lawyer for Mayor Jacobs

“Why would I give him into lies? Would you give in to lies? Because I didn't.”

— Geoffrey Jacobs, Mayor of Pembroke Park (WSVN)

What’s next

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the alleged assault incident between Mayor Jacobs and the town manager. The town's residency dispute with Jacobs is also ongoing.

The takeaway

The residency controversy surrounding Mayor Jacobs has created a divisive political environment in Pembroke Park, with accusations of fraud, threats, and a general lack of trust between the mayor and other town officials. The outcome of the investigations and legal battles will have significant implications for Jacobs' political future and the governance of the town.