Flagler Beach Personnel Board Backs City Manager In Controversial Firing Of Fire Chief Stephen Cox

Flagler Beach Personnel Board Backs City Manager In Controversial Firing Of Fire Chief Stephen Cox

The Flagler Beach Personnel Review Board voted 3-1 to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Stephen Cox following a three-day hearing, and the board chair calling the firing the result of a "coup" by other firefighters. City Manager Dale Martin fired Cox after five firefighters resigned and seven submitted a no-confidence letter. The advisory panel agreed the firing was legally justified despite noting poor management from city leadership during the c…