PALM COAST, Fla. – Attempting to establish a protocol on how to ‘rack and stack’ the options for the open seat on the Palm Coast City Council, Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris brought a discussion forward on how to move forward, with Vice Mayor Teresa Pontieri and Council Member Ty Miller referring to the previously agreed on directions.
Vice Mayor Pontieri shared her perspective with the audience as the council prepares to appoint a new council member for the second time in less than a year.
“We really want somebody that impressed upon us facts about our city,” said Pontieri.
Looking for a council member willing to do their due diligence, come prepared, be resident-friendly, and willing to dig into the heart of the issues, the sitting council thanked the resident applicants before the tallied ballots were submitted to the city’s clerk.
In Round 1 – Five candidates drew two votes each – David Ferguson, Cornelia Manfre, Dana Mark Stancel, Candace Stevens, and David Sullivan. One vote each for Michael Flanagan, Gene Perez.
Round 2 was to narrow it down to the final 3 applicants, with the final appointment set for next week. Two applicants received 3 votes – David Ferguson and David Sullivan, with the final 3 applicants going to a third round.
Round 2: David Ferguson 3, David Sullivan 3, Manfre 2, Stevens 2, Stancel 2.
Round 3 narrowed down the final selection with Candace Stevens moving forward for the final round.
Round 3: Candace Stevens – 2, Cornelia Manfre – 1, Dana Mark Stancel – 1
Seat 3 Finalists: David Ferguson, David Sullivan and Candace Stevens.
Both David Ferguson and David Sullivan have previously served in elected positions with Ferguson one-term on the Palm Coast City Council and Sullivan serving two-terms on the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners.
The Palm Coast City Council will appoint the Seat 3 council member on April 15, 2025 at the 9:00 AM Business Meeting.
