7 hours ago Share The investigation was not formally closed. A draft preliminary findings summary stated that Danko 'inappropriately attempted to influence staff's administrative duties' — a charge Danko denies. The city of Palm Coast opened an HR inquiry on City Councilman Ed Danko concerning reports that he'd "exploded" at or berated several city staff members. Danko denied the accusations. The case was set aside during the city's administrative transition and has not formally been closed — so there has not yet been a final determination made on the accusations against the councilman. A March 16 draft preliminary findings executive summary report, however, stated the following: