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Daytona Beach extends city manager's contract 3 years over split vote amid audit scrutiny
Summary
After weeks of public debate and a detailed evaluation (aggregate score 3.63/5), the commission voted 4–3 to extend City Manager Derek Feacher’s contract for three years; the decision followed lengthy public comment and an ongoing state/legislative audit into permit and purchasing practices.
The Daytona Beach City Commission voted 4–3 on May 6 to extend City Manager Derek Feacher’s contract for three years after a lengthy evaluation and an extended public comment period about audit findings and management performance.
Commissioners compiled evaluation scores across 10 categories yielding an aggregate rating of 3.63 out of 5. Commissioner remarks and public testimony showed a sharp divide: several commissioners and dozens of residents praised Feacher’s community engagement and local results, while others cited gaps in timely information flow, policy…
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