Palm Bay, FL — Palm Bay City Councilman Chandler Langevin is now represented by attorney and former state representative and current Lake County Commissioner, Anthony Sabatini in legal matters surrounding the city’s move to censure him and request his suspension from office.
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The City Council is set to vote on Resolution 2025-41, which would formally censure Langevin for a series of inflammatory social media posts targeting Indian immigrants and for sending an unauthorized letter on city letterhead advocating for the pardon of Robert Rundo, a convicted member of a white nationalist group.
The resolution also outlines disciplinary measures restricting Langevin’s ability to place items on the council agenda, provide council reports, or serve on city boards and committees.
The censure resolution against me has been amended to add items a) and b) below which are very clearly meant to act as a de facto suspension.
This is clearly a violation of the law and a slap in the face to the voters who elected me to carry out an agenda to reverse the decline… pic.twitter.com/OJdemiMPxS
Earlier today, Langevin took to social media to claim the amendments to the resolution amounted to “a de facto suspension,” calling them illegal and threatening “immediate lawsuits against the city” if passed.
“This is clearly a violation of the law and a slap in the face to the voters who elected me to carry out an agenda to reverse the decline in Palm Bay,” Langevin wrote.
Attorney Anthony Sabatini, known for his outspoken far-right politics and legal battles over speech issues, has formally notified the city he is representing Langevin. In a letter sent October 13, Sabatini warned the council that passing the censure would amount to “unlawful retaliation” against Langevin’s political speech and threatened to sue for First Amendment violations.
Sabatini’s involvement isn’t coincidental: he endorsed and campaigned with Langevin during his election bid and has long positioned himself as a defender of conservative firebrands. A former Florida House member (2018–2022) and current Lake County Commissioner, Sabatini has built his brand on combative legal and political fights, often framing them as battles against “woke” government overreach.
He has previously represented clients in high-profile constitutional disputes and recently made headlines after being fired as Treasure Island’s city attorney for absenteeism and “poor legal advice.”
Palm Bay’s censure resolution argues Langevin’s remarks and conduct violate multiple sections of the city’s Code of Ethics, including prohibitions against harassment, misuse of city resources, and conduct that damages public confidence.
The resolution also cites state and federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on national origin, noting that Langevin’s statements—such as “There’s not a single Indian that cares about the United States” and “Deport all Indians immediately”—have created a hostile environment that could deter economic activity and violate anti-discrimination standards.
Separately, the City Attorney has formally requested Governor Ron DeSantis to suspend Langevin under § 112.51, Florida Statutes, citing misfeasance and incompetence.
Langevin is simultaneously facing multiple cases from the Florida Elections Commission for violating election laws during his runs for State Representative. Chandler dropped out of the District 33 seat race, vacated by Randy Fine when Representative Monique Miller joined the race. Chandler endorsed her and ran for Palm Bay City Council instead just after moving to Palm Bay.
The City Council will vote on the censure resolution on October 16, 2025. If approved, the action is likely to trigger an immediate legal response led by Sabatini, setting up a potentially high-profile constitutional and political fight.
Governor DeSantis will then have to decide whether to act on the city’s suspension request — a move that would effectively sideline Langevin pending further proceedings.
