1 hour ago Share The new mayor will be tasked with a vote on the city's tentative millage rate on his first night at the dais. Palm Coast's City Council once again has five members, ending the era of deadlocked two-to-two votes. Mayor David Alfin was sworn in the evening of Aug. 3 and addressed the full council chambers from the audience section before taking his seat at the council dais for an agenda that includes a vote on the city's tentative millage rate. David Alfin with family shortly after taking the oath of office. Photo by Jonathan Simmons Alfin said that those who know him describe him as a problem-solver, and that he will focus on serving the city's residents.