DAMAGE CONTROL: When Nobody’s Responsible… But Everybody Got Something to Say





Let’s call it what it is—damage control.


After last week’s situation, officials came out fast to clear their names. The message?

👉 “It wasn’t us.”


The City Commission says they never voted on a special event zone.

They say the authority belongs to:


  • City administration
  • Law enforcement 
  • The Sheriff



And legally, that part checks out.





⚖️ 

The Law (Not Opinions)



In Florida, under Florida Statutes Chapter 166, cities operate through administrative and executive powers.


That means:


  • City Commissioners = policy makers (budgets, ordinances)
  • Police Chiefs & City Managers = operational control



👉 So creating a special event zone / safety perimeter falls under law enforcement execution, not a public vote.


Also, under Florida Statutes Chapter 870:


  • Police can control crowds, restrict movement, and declare emergency measures when public safety is at risk



👉 Translation:

If things get out of hand, they already have the power to act.





🎯 So Here’s the Real Question



If the power was there.


👉 Why wasn’t it used?


Because now everybody’s talking—but nobody’s owning the moment.





🧠 

Let’s Talk About What Really Happens



Here’s the part people don’t like to say out loud:


👉 A lot of the chaos at these events

does NOT always come from the people who live there or are there for the event.


  • Outsiders travel in
  • Opportunists show up
  • Social media hype brings the wrong energy



And then what happens?


👉 The whole community gets blamed.





📢 

Accountability Ain’t Just One-Sided



Let’s be real across the board:



✔️ Event Promoters



If you’re bringing thousands of people together:


  • Where’s the planning?
  • Where’s the security coordination?
  • Where’s the accountability when it goes left?



👉 You promote it—you own part of what comes with it.





✔️ City Leadership



Enough with the finger-pointing.


👉 The public doesn’t care who technically had the button

They care about:


  • Who was prepared
  • Who acted
  • Who didn’t






✔️ Law Enforcement


Much respect to Chief Mike Chitwood—he’s cleaned up Daytona Beach, no doubt about it.


Now let’s talk about Chief Mike Chitwood (Volusia County Sheriff).


He’s been loud, visible, and yeah—

👉 calling people “scumbags” on camera.


And look—I’m not even gonna lie…

That part? Entertaining.


But here’s the flip side:


👉 You weren’t hired to perform.

👉 You were hired to protect and prevent.


Public statements don’t replace:


  • Strategy
  • Coordination
  • Prevention






⚠️ 

The Bigger Picture



This whole situation exposed something simple:


  • The laws are already there
  • The authority already exists
  • The resources have been funded



👉 So when things still go left…


It’s not about lack of power


It’s about:


  • Execution
  • Planning
  • Accountability






💬 

Final Word



This isn’t about attacking—it’s about truth.


Because when something happens:


  • The Commission says “not us”
  • Law enforcement gets on camera
  • Promoters go quiet



👉 And the public is left with questions.





🔥 

Bottom Line



If everybody has a role…


Then everybody has responsibility.


And if nobody wants to own it?


That’s not leadership.


That’s damage control.


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