Retired Hillsborough County tax collector agrees to pay $4,000 fine for violating Florida ethics law
Retired Hillsborough County tax collector agrees to pay $4,000 fine for violating Florida ethics law

The complaint alleges Belden violated two state statutes, including using his position to secure a political favor.

The complaint also accuses Belden of sending the county's Democratic Party committeewoman messages saying he could use his "influence" to help her get hired by a private law firm.