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Edgewater resident urges charter changes on inspections, due process, fines and title changes

Volusia County Charter Review Commission · September 22, 2025
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Summary

Robert Sanchez told commissioners he had experienced repeated constitutional violations tied to county inspections and administrative hearings and proposed a set of charter amendments to require warrants, improve due-process protections, cap fines, and prevent title changes without notice.

Robert Sanchez of Edgewater presented a multi-part set of charter amendments he said would protect constitutional rights and curb county overreach.

Sanchez alleged systemic problems in county inspections, saying, "From January 2014 to January 2024, over 6,000 inspections led to violations, but only 1 used an inspection warrant as required by Florida statute 933.21." He told commissioners…

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