Overview
- The council voted 3–2 on Thursday to restrict Langevin from speaking during council reports, introducing agenda items, and serving on city boards, with any agenda additions now requiring majority approval.
- Langevin voted against the measure and said he would sue, calling the penalties a violation of his free-speech rights.
- Attorney Anthony Sabatini said they will seek an injunction, characterizing the restrictions as unlawful retaliation for Langevin’s viewpoints.
- In a separate 4–1 vote, the council moved to explore hiring an outside attorney to investigate potential ethics violations by Langevin.
- The action follows September social-media posts about the Indian community that drew widespread condemnation and a prior council request for Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove him from office.