DELTONA, Fla. – A Deltona city commissioner has lost her second job following a confrontation caught on camera inside city hall last month.
Dori Howington, who also served as chief financial officer for the Clerk of the Court, is no longer employed with that office.
The clerk’s office released a statement thanking Howington for her service, but said the attention the claims received factored into the decision to end her employment.
“The Volusia County Clerk of the Court announces that Mrs. Dori Howington is no longer employed with the office.
During her tenure with the Clerk’s office, Mrs. Howington fulfilled her job responsibilities and the Office is grateful for her service.
In recent weeks, there have been claims and allegations concerning potential conflicts of interest involving Mrs. Howington’s service as a city commissioner for the City of Deltona and her role as Chief Financial Officer. In light of these concerns, the events that followed, and the impact of the attention they attracted, the Clerk’s office determined that a separation of employment was in the best interest of all parties involved and necessary to ensure public confidence in the Clerk’s services.
The Volusia County Clerk of the Court maintains respect for Mrs. Howington and wishes her well in her future endeavors. The office remains focused on delivering impartial and efficient service to the residents of Volusia County."
Volusia County Clerk of the Court
Video from last month showed a heated exchange between Howington and fellow Commissioner Emma Santiago.
The incident prompted deputies to investigate Howington for possible battery after she touched Santiago on the shoulder.