- April 21, 2025
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Dear Editor:
There really is no delicate way to put it. It’s time for the mayor to stand down. After his shocking “State of the City” speech, which was mostly a litany of irrational grievances, the disparagement of city workers, false statements and the perpetuation of unfounded conspiracy theories, it became clear that the City Council and Palm Coast is faced with an insurmountable challenge with his continued presence.
His ability to lead is irreparably damaged, with his judgment and ability to be guided by reason in question. His speech performance, disingenuously playing the victim card, was the last straw in a string of controversies, puerile name calling, flip-flops, missteps and on-going investigations that have plagued his few months in office. It seems he has single-handedly thrown the council into chaos, division and unwelcome controversy. By now he has surely lost the respect of the council, as well as city staff.
It’s imperative for the council, in order to retain any semblance of its credibility and desire for future effective and productive city governance, to now call him out for his behavior and voice a loss of confidence. With the legacy of this City Council in play, they cannot remain silent without being viewed as condoning his actions.
Robert Gordon
Palm Coast
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