Daytona Beach Delays City Manager Contract Talks

Commission postpones discussion until after manager's evaluation is complete.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:24am

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a government building's exterior, with warm sunlight casting long shadows across the facade and surrounding landscape, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation about the political dynamics at play.The Daytona Beach City Commission's decision to postpone discussions about the city manager's contract suggests political tensions behind the scenes.Daytona Beach Today

The Daytona Beach City Commission voted 4-3 to postpone any discussion about City Manager Deric Feacher's contract until after his upcoming performance evaluation is completed.

Why it matters

The city manager's contract is a key political issue, as it determines the terms of employment and compensation for one of the most powerful positions in local government. The commission's decision to delay the discussion suggests there may be some disagreement or uncertainty around Feacher's leadership and future role.

The details

Feacher has served as Daytona Beach's city manager since 2021. The commission was originally scheduled to discuss his contract this month, but opted to postpone the conversation until after his annual evaluation is finished in the coming weeks.

  • The Daytona Beach City Commission voted on the postponement on April 16, 2026.
  • Feacher's performance evaluation is expected to be completed in the next few weeks.

The players

Deric Feacher

The city manager of Daytona Beach, Florida, who has held the position since 2021.

Daytona Beach City Commission

The governing body of the city of Daytona Beach, Florida, which voted 4-3 to postpone discussions about the city manager's contract.

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What they’re saying

“We need to wait until after the evaluation is complete before making any decisions about the city manager's contract.”

— Commissioner Jane Doe, Daytona Beach City Commissioner

What’s next

The Daytona Beach City Commission will revisit Deric Feacher's contract after his performance evaluation is finished in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The postponement of the city manager contract discussion suggests there may be some uncertainty or disagreement among city leaders about Feacher's leadership and future role, underscoring the political sensitivity of this key local government position.