Palm Coast Mayor Norris Sues Palm Coast, Seeking Councilman Gambaro Booted and Special Election Held

Palm Coast Mayor Norris Sues Palm Coast, Seeking Councilman Gambaro Booted and Special Election Held

Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris today filed an emergency suit against Palm Coast government and Council member Charles Gambaro, charging that Gambaro’s appointment last fall violated the charter. The suit seeks to have Gambaro removed through “a judgment of ouster” and a special election declared for the District 4 seat. Norris has been claiming that Gambaro’s appointment was illegal since soon after he was sworn-in late last November. The lawsuit …

Mike Norris Sues Palm Coast Seeking Charles Gambaro’s Removal

Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris has sued the City of Palm Coast over the allegedly illegal appointment of Councilman Charles Gambaro last year, court documents show. Norris is alleging the previous City Council ignored a requirement that they fill the vacant District 4 seat by special election per guidelines in the city charter. The move is the latest in a growing rift between Norris and virtually all major figures both on the City Council and amon…