TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 3/2/2026
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 7 - E
SUBJECT:
Title
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-21, authorizing the filing of litigation seeking relief for false and defamatory statements made by Jason Voelz. City Attorney’s Office.
Body
LOCATION:
City wide.
COST:
Hourly rates
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Office of the City Attorney.
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to approve Resolution No. 2026-21.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
The City received evidence establishing that Jason Voelz made, published, and caused to communicate false statements of fact regarding the City of Deltona to third parties, resulting in the City issuing Cease and Desist letter to Mr. Voelz. Despite being formally notified, Mr. Voelz has persisted in making and disseminating false statements specifically claiming that the City of Deltona's potable water system is non-compliant, illegal, and unsafe. Further, he has created misleading videos utilizing the likeness of City Officials, and disseminated them to the public. These statements are false, potentially contribute to widespread public panic, and are an incitement to imminent lawless action.
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