Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris has once again made it clear he doesn’t care if it costs the city a million dollars. From frivolous lawsuits to unsupported conspiracy claims, Norris has shown a brazen willingness to spend taxpayer money — not on infrastructure or services, but on self-serving battles and reckless political theater.

📉 “I don’t care if it costs a million dollars”

At a marathon council meeting following the court’s rejection of his meritless lawsuit — one that cost taxpayers approximately $30,000 — Norris defiantly announced:

🗣️ “I don’t care if it costs the city a million dollars.”

He justified it as standing up for residents, but the statement laid bare what matters most to him: winning, not stewardship.

🧨 A pattern of legal assaults and financial recklessness

• Frivolous lawsuit against the city and Councilman Gambaro — dismissed on all counts by Judge Chris France, costing Palm Coast $30,000
• Ignored legal counsel — city attorneys warned the case had no legal merit and misused public funds
• Threats of more litigation — Norris has hinted at suing the city for legal reimbursements, doubling down on his combative approach

🏛️ Council and staff stand firm amid chaos

Despite Norris’s defiance, the rest of City Hall is working hard to keep government functional:

• 🗳️ Councilwoman Pontieri warned: “If this behavior… ends up costing us money… I want it to stop.”
• 🧠 Councilmen Miller and Sullivan emphasized the lack of legal standing and urged Norris to repay the city
• 👩‍💼 City staff have shown grace under fire, prioritizing facts, process, and professionalism

🎭 The Quid Pro Quo Distraction

When faced with a damning ethics report, Norris tossed out a vague claim of being offered a “quid pro quo.”
📢 No names. No evidence. No follow-up.
Just another smoke bomb to distract from the facts and further confuse the public.

🔥 Why this matters: Every dollar spent is a breakdown of trust

💸 Taxpayer betrayal — Norris’s recklessness could cost the city millions, all while roads, staffing, and services go underfunded
⚖️ Government hijacked by ego — facts don’t matter, conspiracies rule the day
🧭 A leadership crossroads — Palm Coast stands divided, not because of differing visions, but because of one man’s obsession with power over process

🚨 Conclusion: The cost is too high

Mayor Norris isn’t just creating drama — he’s draining Palm Coast’s future.

He’s already wasted tens of thousands in legal fees. He’s defied the courts, undermined staff, and turned council chambers into a battleground. And now, with a straight face, he tells residents:

🗣️ “I don’t care if it costs a million dollars.”

Palm Coast deserves better.
It deserves leadership — not a show.
It deserves accountability — not attacks.
It deserves truth — not theatrics.

The only question left is:
💰 How much more will Norris make us pay?