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Daytona Beach Shores commission approves Michael Fowler as city manager

Daytona Beach Shores City Commission · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The Daytona Beach Shores City Commission voted 5-0 to approve a contract appointing Michael Fowler as city manager effective Jan. 7, 2026; Finance Director Lori Earl said the agreement reduces the city's compensation cost by about $8,200 compared with the previous manager's package.

The Daytona Beach Shores City Commission voted unanimously to approve a contract naming Michael Fowler as city manager effective Jan. 7, 2026.

Finance Director Lori Earl said the contract negotiated by the vice mayor and the city attorney is "advantageous to both the city and to the interim city manager" and will generate in-house savings of "approximately $8,200" compared with the previous manager's compensation package.

Why it matters: The appointment makes permanent the interim manager who has led public safety and served the city for…

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