Headline Surfer videos by Sera Frederick / The sudden resignation of County Council member Carl Persis because of a conflict with his pension and his quest to become the next Volusia County chair in the 2012 elections leads the topic for this week's online news show, "The Roundtable."
Courtesy photo / Carl Persis is now citizen Persis as he continues campaigning for the office of Volusia County chair.DAYTONA BEACH -- The surprise resignation of Volusia County Council member Carl Persis, whose final meeting was a Friday workshop, leads Headline Surfer's weekly online news and public affairs news show, "The Roundtable."
Three other topics discussed by the panel include the deteriorating situation in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, President Obama's new pitch on immigration reform and a look at how local governments like that of New Smyrna Beach are using reserves to mask spending.
Editor's Note: Carl Persis contacted Headline Surfer on Monday to answer an observation made by one of our panelists in the opening segment regarding the timing of his resignation. Persis explained that his decision was based on a June 8 pension hearing, which gave him little leeway without jeopardizing his candidacy for Volusia County chair.
Here is a link to the initial story on the Persis resignation: http://nsbnews.net/content/409391-carl-persis-resigning-county-council-due-technicality-continue-his-run-volusia-county
Here is a link to episode 1 of The Roundtable, which focused on candidate qualifying across Volusia County: