The fate of an embattled Palmetto Bay councilman now rests with Gov. Ron DeSantis , after the council voted 4–1 Monday to remove him following backlash over a social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk 's assassination.

The majority vote came after a heated meeting in which dozens of residents, along with the mayor and other council members, called on Steve Cody to resign. Cody cast the only "no" vote and later told reporters he would not step down.

Residents condemn remarks

It was standing room only inside the Palmetto Bay City Council chambers as residents lined up to denounce Cody's remarks.

"He shouldn't be here at all," one resident said.

Another told the council, "If you want to know how bad the situation is, Google any words in that sign right th

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