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Tavares approves David M. Langley as code enforcement special master
Summary
Council approved a negotiated contract appointing attorney David Michael Langley to serve as the city's code enforcement special master; Langley introduced his background in county and municipal code enforcement practice.
The Tavares City Council on Feb. 18 approved a professional services agreement naming attorney David Michael Langley to serve as the city’s code enforcement special master.
City staff said the special master will conduct code enforcement hearings and issue orders and findings of fact in a quasi‑judicial capacity under the city charter and relevant state statutes. Langley introduced himself to the council, outlined his experience with municipal and county code enforcement and described prior service as an assistant county attorney and municipal code magistrate.
Council members asked Mr. Langley to say a few words; he summarized his background in local government law and said he opened a private practice about a year ago. The council approved the negotiated contract by voice vote, 5-0.
Why it matters: The special master handles local code enforcement hearings, an administrative role that affects property owners and compliance with the city code. The appointment replaces a prior special master who has been appointed elsewhere.
Next steps: The contract will be executed and Mr. Langley will assume hearing duties as scheduled by the city clerk and community development staff.
