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Deltona commission votes to withdraw from SB 180 lawsuit after heated debate
Summary
The Deltona City Commission voted 4-3 to withdraw from litigation challenging Florida Senate Bill 180, a decision that divided commissioners and residents over legal strategy and potential impacts on state funding for city projects.
The Deltona City Commission voted 4-3 to withdraw from litigation challenging Florida Senate Bill 180, approving a motion by Commissioner Emma Santiago on Oct. 20, 2025.
The motion to withdraw was made by Commissioner Emma Santiago and seconded by Commissioner Chris Nobick; the city clerk recorded the vote as Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor Harriet, Commissioner Nobick and Commissioner Santiago in favor, and Commissioners Villa Vasquez, Colwell and Howington opposed. The measure passed on a 4-3 vote.
The dispute over whether Deltona should remain in the statewide lawsuit against SB 180 opened during a staff update from the city attorney’s office and Special Litigation Counsel. City attorneys told commissioners the case had been filed in Leon County under case number 2025CA001876 and that…
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