The City of Palm Coast has announced the schedule for City Manager finalist interviews and a community meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.
The two finalists for the position are David Fraser and Michael McGlothlin.
Fraser brings more than 30 years of municipal leadership experience across several states and currently serves as Interim County Manager in Adams County, Colorado. McGlothlin brings nearly 40 years of public service experience in municipal management and law enforcement and currently serves as Town Administrator for Redington Shores, Florida.
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, both finalists will take guided tours of the City of Palm Coast, facilitated by city staff, to learn more about the community, its operations, and ongoing projects.
Thursday, Nov. 13, will begin with one-on-one interviews between the City Council and each candidate. Following the morning sessions, the public is invited to attend individual candidate interviews with the City Council in the Council Chambers at 1:30 p.m. for David Fraser and 3:15 p.m. for Michael McGlothlin.
These public interviews are open to all residents and will also be live-streamed on the City of Palm Coast YouTube channel for those who prefer to watch remotely.
Residents are invited to a Community Meet & Greet on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Jon Netts Community Wing of City Hall, located at 160 Lake Avenue. Attendees will have an informal opportunity to meet the finalists, ask questions, and share their impressions. Light refreshments will be served. City Council members, city staff, community stakeholders, and the general public are expected to attend.
The event is designed to provide residents with a meaningful opportunity to participate in the selection of Palm Coast’s next City Manager. Community feedback is a key part of the decision-making process, and residents are encouraged to attend and actively participate.
For more information on each finalist, including video interviews previously submitted to City Council, visit https://www.palmcoast.gov/city-manager-finalists.
