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Flagler Beach commission restores itself as final arbiter on large annexations, passes ordinance 2025-02 4-1
Summary
After extended public comment and a split among commissioners, the City Commission approved Ordinance 2025‑02 to remove the citywide referendum requirement for certain annexations and to adopt an amended annexation procedure. The measure passed on a 4‑1 roll call.
The Flagler Beach City Commission voted 4‑1 to approve Ordinance 2025‑02, a measure that restores the commission's authority to decide certain voluntary annexations without requiring a referendum of the city's registered voters. The ordinance was approved after more than two hours of public comment and extended debate among commissioners.
Supporters said the change restores the city’s ability to consider annexations in a timely way and to control development in areas that lie in the city's service district. Commissioner Spradley, who described the issue as one of the most consequential he has seen since taking office, said he had weighed competing concerns about representation and local control before backing the measure. "My view has evolved over time to…
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