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‘Significant flaws:’ Palm Bay Council Pushes to Suspend Councilman over Indian Immigration Critiques
Palm Bay City Council voted 4-1 to request suspension and ethics complaint against Langevin after his social media posts disparaged Indian-Americans, who contribute 5-6% of U.S. income tax.
- Just before 11 p.m. Thursday, the Palm Bay City Council voted 4-1 to ask Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend Councilman Chandler Langevin, triggering a formal removal request.
- Chandler Langevin's posts on X beginning September 26, 2025 onward called to `Deport every Indian immediately` and claimed `There's not a single Indian that cares about the United States,` sparking outrage.
- With dozens speaking and nearly 200 residents, community leaders condemned the posts, with Patel Hosking saying `This is not about political correctness. This is about the core American values of dignity, equality, and respect, values he seems to have forgotten` and Medina denouncing the remarks.
- The council moved beyond a rebuke by voting to censure Chandler Langevin, remove him from city appointments, and direct the City Attorney to prepare a formal ethics complaint under Florida Statute Chapter 112.
- Despite the vote, Langevin said he will not resign and plans to meet local Indian community leaders in the near future, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may decide on suspension under Florida law.
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